Imperium Consulting Group

Builder’s risk claims require a disciplined approach to cost tracking, policy interpretation and stakeholder coordination from the moment a loss occurs. In this episode, Colin Daigle, Joe Stella and Frank Russo, Imperium Consulting Group, share their expertise on navigating complex builder’s risk claims and construction-related losses. Together, they break down proven methodologies for documenting project status, aligning owners and contractors and maximizing recovery through strategic communication, loss quantification and insurance claims management.

Join Jon-Alec Parker and Joseph Critelli, Imperium Consulting Group, as they examine how organizations can proactively prepare for a cyber insurance claim before an incident occurs. Together they break down common cyber attack drivers, the distinction between first-party and third-party cyber coverage and how cyber policies differ from traditional property insurance. They also outline practical steps for building a claims-ready response team to support efficient claim submission and resolution.

Join Colin Daigle and Frank Russo, Imperium Consulting Group, as they break down the insurance appraisal process and its role as a pragmatic dispute-resolution pathway within property and first-party claims. Their discussion outlines how appraisals help policyholders and insurers move past valuation impasses, streamline complex quantification issues and avoid the cost and delays of full litigation. Together they also emphasize the importance of selecting experienced, impartial appraisers and umpires to ensure fair outcomes and support effective claim resolution.

Join Gary Moorhead and Jordan Rosenfeld, Imperium Consulting Group, as they break down the fundamentals of termination for convenience claims, from how these provisions function across federal, state and private contracts to FAR Parts 31 and 49 that guide cost and pricing requirements. Their discussion highlights the nuances of allowable costs, profit determination and settlement proposal limits, offering contractors practical insight into navigating these complex procedures.

Join Frank Russo, Imperium Consulting Group, as he speaks with industry specialists Jim Wills, Gilbane, and Joe Mascali, Frame Group, LLC, on how public entities can strengthen disaster preparedness and response. Their discussion highlights the importance of proactive planning, strong vendor relationships and a clear understanding of FEMA’s evolving Public Assistance Program to drive faster recovery and better outcomes when catastrophe strikes.

Join Andrew McCarthy and David Gardiner, Imperium Consulting Group, as they introduce the fundamentals of fidelity claims, focusing on employee theft and the key steps in reviewing coverage, identifying facts and investigating losses. They also outline how organizations can prepare claims that are well-documented, quantifiable and positioned to withstand carrier scrutiny.

Colin Daigle and Joe Stella, Imperium, break down subcontractor default insurance (SDI) claims. They cover shifting default drivers, lessons from recent case law and the role of contemporaneous cost tracking in building a defensible claim. The conversation highlights practical strategies to mitigate exposure and ensure claims hold up under carrier review and legal scrutiny in today’s construction environment.