Do you know what your insurance contract actually covers? Often, construction insurance policy terms and conditions are misunderstood or overlooked—and this causes a false sense of security. As you expand your scope of work, it’s critical to work with a team that diligently crafts construction insurance coverages to protect your balance sheet.
General Liability & Umbrella: Understanding the difference between an insurance policy and a contract is critical for our Construction clients. What starts as an insurance policy becomes a contract when a claim arises—making it imperative to ensure these policies/contracts are written properly.
In addition, the Umbrella/Excess insurance marketplace is evolving rapidly, with significant changes in capacity and pricing. Our Construction specialists are here to review your contracts and negotiate Umbrella/Excess coverage to protect your balance sheet.
Alternative Risk Solutions & Captives: The insurance landscape is transforming, and staying ahead with innovative, tailored solutions is essential. Our team has deep expertise in Alternative Risk Solutions, including:
We help clients leverage these advanced tools to manage risk and optimize financial outcomes.
Sub-contractor Default Insurance (SDI): Sub-contractor Default Insurance is gaining traction among General Contractors with substantial sub-contractor exposures. This innovative product provides protection but requires a strong foundation: a best-in-class prequalification process for sub-contractors.
We assist clients in developing robust processes for underwriting and selecting sub-contractors to ensure successful project execution and risk mitigation.
Contractors Professional & Pollution Liability: From Construction Managers to full Design-Build projects, we specialize in Contractors Professional and Pollution Liability coverage. Whether you need project-specific placements or annual practice policies, we provide tailored solutions.
Given the variability in coverage forms across carriers, we ensure you understand what’s in your policy and how it protects your operations.
Delivering a bond, at a fair rate, and at fair terms and conditions is the bare minimum. The Fedeli Group Surety team takes it to another level of consulting by striving to be a value-added partner. Ultimately, our goal is to strengthen your business. We do this by taking a hands-on approach to your surety needs.
We share our perspectives and technical expertise to bring benefits to contractors that go far beyond bond placement. We are connected to underwriters who trust our experience and collaborate with your accountant, bankers, attorneys and advisers to maximize the bonding capacity.
We strive to understand the “little things” that contractors do. Contractors know our team gets the job done accurately, on time and with a mind toward their business needs. We are committed to the construction industry and engaged at the regional and national levels—attending conferences, hosting client events and connecting clients with each other. (That’s why we’re often referred to as a matchmaker for projects.) We want to introduce your business to opportunity—and protect your risk as a trusted partner.
Approved to offer SBA guaranteed bonds through the SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program.
Our team has provided clients with industry expertise, focus and high performing results. We are committed to delivering the best solution to fit your needs.
Senior Vice President, Construction & Surety Practice
Prior to a joining the Fedeli Group in 2016 as Senior Vice President of the Construction and Surety Division, Kevin was a co-founder and partner of The DLK Group, a leading Ohio surety agency. He brings deep experience in surety management and has served on the Ohio Contractors Association Executive Committee as the chapter chairman, along with sitting on the board of directors for the Subcontractors Association of Northeast Ohio. He is a two-time President of the Surety Association of Northern Ohio.
Senior Vice President, Construction & Surety Practice
Prior to joining The Fedeli Group, Liptak and his business partner, Kevin Keller, established a bond-only agency and grew it from scratch to become one of the leading surety providers in Ohio. Previously responsible for managing the nationwide surety operation of NAS Surety (a member of the Swiss Re Group), Liptak has expertise in all aspects of surety bonding and is a tenacious advocate in supporting the business needs of clients.
Vice President, Construction & Surety Practice
Nick joined The Fedeli Group as Vice President of Construction & Surety in 2024. With over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, he has specialized in commercial lines and construction risks on the carrier side. Prior to this role, Nick served as Vice President & Branch Executive at Liberty Mutual, overseeing commercial lines distribution and field operations in the Middle Market and Large Accounts division for Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Nick holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a Minor in Economics from Boston College, where he was also a scholarship athlete and offensive lineman on the football team. He later earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Akron and the esteemed Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.
Nick resides in Medina with his wife, Linsey, and their two children, Isla and Luca.
Senior Vice President, Construction & Surety Practice
Tony has more than 39 years of risk management and insurance experience and serves as The Fedeli Group’s Senior Vice President of Construction Services for the Property & Casualty division. As an insurance and bonding professional who focuses solely on the construction industry, he aligns with insurance underwriters to secure accurate coverage, and he partners with bond managers to extend additional surety credit. Tony works with bankers to restructure clients’ debt and leverages relationships and expertise to help clients succeed in their businesses.
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