Steven A. Coombs, CPCU, ARM

Steven Coombs writes on builders risk insurance for IRMI.com. He also coauthored, along with Donald S. Malecki, The Builders Risk Book.

Mr. Coombs has 47 years of industry experience, with the last 40 years in a consulting environment. He joined Risk Resources as president in 1992, which is a risk management and commercial insurance consulting firm based in LaGrange, Illinois. Risk Resources does not sell insurance and provides consulting services on a fee-for-service basis. Common projects include risk management and insurance projects, litigation support, and testimony.

Prior to becoming a consultant, Mr. Coombs developed his skills as a national accounts underwriter for a large international insurance group. He has extensive knowledge and experience regarding various aspects of construction insurance and is an author and speaker. He is also a former president of the Society of Risk Management Consultants.

Mr. Coombs is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a bachelor of business administration. He also holds a master of arts from DePaul University with a concentration in risk management and insurance. He has earned the Associate in Risk Management, Associate in Claims, and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) professional designations.