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Posted: January 25, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Guide: Risk Management: About Jeffrey Bernard Insurance Broker:
With over two decades of insurance industry experience, Jeffrey Bernard provides customized risk management solutions for commercial real estate owners, developers and property managers throughout the country.
Bernard’s meticulous approach to crafting policies, helps his real estate clients avoid, reduce and better manage risk. As a broker with the Rampart Insurance Group, he is a leader in the field, specializing in real estate construction.
His unique background working with excess and surplus insurance companies, which underwrite the most complex and high-risk commercial insurance policies, gives his clients a competitive edge. Bernard can easily pinpoint possibilities for changes in coverage, offer innovative solutions, and negotiate favorable terms.
Fueled by an entrepreneurial drive, Bernard is a tireless advocate for his clients, a necessity in the increasingly challenging and shifting marketplace.
Specialties:
- Commercial General Liability
- Property
- Workers Compensation
- Umbrella
- Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions (E&O) + Director’s & Officers (D&Amp;O)
- Cyber Liability
Client industries include:
- Real Estate (Multifamily, Commercial Office, Retail, Industrial)
- Construction (Owner’s Interest / Owner + GC - Project specific policies)
- Healthcare Institutions
- Hospitality
- Law Firms and Professional Practices
- Life Sciences
- Manufacturers & Distributors
If you’re wondering whether you have sufficient property and casualty insurance, he can provide meaningful guidance. Consult with Jeffrey Bernard if you:
- Haven’t reviewed your insurance costs in over a year; or
- Think your current cookie-cutter policies may not meet your needs.
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