Background
Jeff Slivka contributes articles on design
liability and environmental
issues to IRMI.com.
Mr. Slivka leads the underwriting/broking operations for the National
Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (formerly New
Day Underwriting Managers LLC). In addition, he assists in establishing the
strategic direction and vision for the practice. His expertise includes
construction-related professional liability insurance (including contractor
protective, owner protective, and project professional liability programs),
environmental insurance, and risk management services associated with each.
Having worked with major brokerage firms, managing agencies, and insurers,
Mr. Slivka has spent over 20 years developing his skills at Aon, Arthur J.
Gallagher, and ECS, Inc./XL Environmental. As a senior consultant/construction
specialist in Aon's Environmental Group, Mr. Slivka served as the
environmental and professional liability resource for all construction-related
business and assisted in the sales and brokering of environmental and
professional liability insurance programs for construction firms on an
international basis. Jeff has assisted over half of the Engineering News Record
(ENR) Top 400 Construction firms with managing environmental and/or
professional liability. He has also been at the forefront of helping businesses
address emerging concerns such as building information modeling and sustainable
design and construction. He has conducted seminars on a variety of topics
including integrated project delivery, environmental risk management, indoor
air quality and professional liability, and environmental liability insurance
products.
Mr. Slivka received the IRMI prestigious Words of Wisdom Award. Based on
attendee evaluations, the award recognizes speakers who have stood out as being
the very best in educating attendees. Mr. Slivka also serves as an active
member on industry-related committees and organizations, including the
Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America's National Risk Management
and Environmental Committees and the Construction Financial Management
Association (CFMA). Mr. Slivka has given numerous professional presentations
for AGC, CFMA, IRMI, Mechanical Contractors Association, Contractors
Association of Eastern PA, a/e ProNet, and other industry events.
Mr. Slivka received his bachelor of science degree in geology from
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. He has completed the professional
designations of Associate in Risk Management and Construction Risk and
Insurance Specialist.