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Emphasis on Infrastructure Creates New Opportunities, New Risks for Construction Professionals
With great opportunity for construction projects comes great responsibility for mitigating risk. Here's how to avoid increasing business costs and liabilities.
By Colleen M. Kennedy
February 20, 2024
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by Colleen M. Kennedy
Colleen M. Kennedy is vice president at Berkley Construction Professional, a Berkley company. She has been a professional liability underwriter for the past 15 years, representing both small specialty and large global carriers. She can be reached at ckennedy@berkleycp.com.
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