Craig F. Stanovich, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AU

Craig Stanovich writes on liability insurance policy issues for IRMI.com.

Mr. Stanovich is cofounder and principal of Austin & Stanovich Risk Managers, LLC, a risk management and insurance advisory consulting firm specializing in all aspects of commercial insurance and risk management, providing risk management and insurance solutions, not insurance sales. Services include fee-based "rent-a-risk manager" outsourcing, expert witness, litigation support, and technical/educational support to insurance companies, agents, and brokers.

With over 47 years of experience in the risk and insurance industry, including 5 years as an underwriter for a national insurer and 15 years as an executive for a regional insurance broker, he specializes in most aspects of commercial insurance. He has practical, in-depth experience in several areas, including real estate, construction, and transportation risk management and insurance.

Mr. Stanovich is a regular contributor to various international, national, and local publications. He has served as an expert commentator on general liability insurance for IRMI since 2002. He continues to provide litigation support to the legal community as an expert witness or consultant in cases involving insurance custom and practice, as well as complex insurance coverage issues.

He has served as president of the Central Massachusetts Chapter of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and as a past chairman of the Board of Governors of the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors in Austin, Texas. He is also a national faculty member of the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors and speaks throughout the country on various commercial insurance topics.

Mr. Stanovich graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor of science degree in education and holds the Associate in Underwriting (AU), CPCU, Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and Certified Risk Manager (CRM) professional designations. He is a Licensed Insurance Advisor in Massachusetts and also holds a producer's license in a number of states. He is involved in his community and has served 7 years on the Town of Holden Finance Committee and 6 years on the Town of Holden Planning Board. He is involved with St. Francis Church in Holden, Massachusetts, where he is currently serving as a warden.