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Subcontractor Default Insurance vs. Bonds: Understanding the Differences

American Global — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:38:10 +0000

American Global鈥檚 Kyle McKelvey examines the critical differences between subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and traditional bonds. Learn how understanding each option鈥檚 nuances can help contractors make more strategic risk management decisions.聽Click here to read: SDI vs Bonds ENR Sept 25 KMcKelvey

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The Most Negotiated Insurance Clauses in Construction Contracts

American Global — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:35:42 +0000

Construction Dive features American Global鈥檚 Kyle McKelvey in an in-depth look at commonly negotiated insurance clauses in construction contracts. Learn how understanding these key elements can strengthen your risk management strategy. Click here to read: The most negotiated insurance clauses in construction contracts | Construction Dive聽

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Evolving Risk Management Through Progressive Design-Build

American Global — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:33:05 +0000

Read ENR鈥檚 coverage featuring Caryn Maxfield, Senior Vice President at American Global, as she discusses how Progressive Design-Build is reshaping modern project delivery. Click here to read: ENR Sections : Risk Management & Insurance Today ; Page 46聽

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Maximizing Efficiency of Your Risk Management & Insurance Program

American Global — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:53:20 +0000

In ENR鈥檚 recent article, American Global鈥檚 Chief Broking Officer Mike Meisten shares insights on how businesses can strengthen their risk management and insurance programs. Explore strategies to enhance performance and achieve long-term success. Click here to read: ENR Sections : Risk Management & Insurance Today ; Page 51聽

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CANADAS TOP CONTRACTORS ISSUE: Confidence in Construction

American Global — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:53:14 +0000

American Global Canada proudly served as this year鈥檚 sponsor of On-Site Magazine鈥檚 Top Contractors issue. In the opening welcome letter, President Kent Peters reflected on Canada鈥檚 resilience amid economic challenges and its continued commitment to grow, innovate, and invest in the future. To read the full letter click here. American Global congratulates all those recognized in this year鈥檚 Top 40 Contractors list!

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Guaranteed Costs vs. Loss-Sensitive Plans

American Global — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:29:47 +0000

Understanding how the Experience Modifier (Ex Mod) impacts insurance costs is crucial for contractors looking to stay competitive. This article breaks down the difference between guaranteed cost and loss-sensitive insurance programs, highlighting how each structure treats the Ex Mod in relation to premiums. For further details read the full article here.

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AI Flips the Switch by Nancy Rogge & Chris Greene featured in OGCA’s Generals Magazine

American Global — Thu, 15 May 2025 18:34:15 +0000

Expanding on the topic explored in AG’s latest TechConnect Podcast (episode #3), American Global SVP of Learning & Technology and Chris Greene, VP of Innovation & Insights discuss how AI has flipped the switch of how companies and people must learn to accept, understand and evolve with AI as it becomes a critical part of our world in general and construction, in particular. Learn more about how human behavior will need to adopt to machine-learning to work successfully together! See it here, in the newest issue of The Generals magazine.

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Implementing Alternative Delivery Methods from a Public Owner’s Perspective

American Global — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:07:49 +0000

]Read about the unique challenges and special considerations when trying to implement an alternative delivery program for public owners in this informative ENR article. Get an in-depth understanding from American Global’s Infrastructure Solutions VP Matt Cline, Esq. and leverage his 20+ years’ experience with the Georgia Dept of Transportation.

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The Rising Costs Driving Rising Costs of CGL Premiums

American Global — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:46:29 +0000

Take a look at some of the issues contributing to the rising costs of contractors General Liability premiums with American Global SVP of Claims, Mike Wanko in this recent ENR article (pg 40). Also be sure to read the opening editorial piece “The Rise of Risk” which cites additional quotes from Mike as well as AG’s Market Outlook 2025.

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AI Has Turned on the Lights: Now construction must focus, adjust and evolve

American Global — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:02:44 +0000

Nancy Rogge, SVP of Learning & Technology and VP of Innovation & Insights, Chris Greene, share their perspectives in Construction Dive on how AI is changing the industry but more importantly, what we humans need to do to best leverage its enormous potential by changing the way we teach, learn, adapt and evolve alongside it. Click here to read the full article!

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