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The expertise of the individuals at Ames & Gough has been invaluable to Hoyle Tanner. Over the course of many years, they have consistently provided Hoyle Tanner with knowledgeable advice and excellent service.
- James D. Boothroyd, P.E., President, Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. -
Ames & Gough is proactive and very responsive to our needs. Their in-depth knowledge of law firms is evident and helps them deliver superior service and coverage expertise while keeping our insurance costs low. I think any law firm's time would be well spent talking to Ames & Gough.
- Jeff Geiger, Partner, Sands Anderson -
During our more than five-year relationship with Ames & Gough, we have grown to depend heavily on their experience in the A/E industry. Their skill at identifying risk exposures, skill in reviewing our contracts, and personal approach to insurance brokerage have made Ames & Gough indispensable to our firm. As contract negotiations become more complicated and the risk of litigation greater, there is no price our firm can put on having Ames & Gough and a good lawyer on our team.
- Ms. Polly Brazelton, Senior Associate, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates -
I believe we were Ames & Gough's first client. In those 19 years, they have never failed to provide us with exceptional service, well beyond being only our A/E broker. Their depth of service, their technical expertise, and their responsiveness to our requests set them apart and account for our long-term relationship.
- Jim Fagan, President, Hazen and Sawyer -
Beazley has had a close trading relationship with Ames & Gough since their formation in the 1990s. We consider them to be one of the real pros in their market niches of architects, engineers, and law firms. We appreciate their professional representation of their clients; as well as their integrity and attention to detail.
- Jerry Sullivan, Head of Professionals, Beazley Group -
Ames & Gough has always been very responsive to our queries, large or small, for contract review and situations regarding potential liability. They have provided immediate answers to quick questions, offering clear advice and direction, and have responded promptly on the more comprehensive requests.
- Suzette Bois, Controller, SMRT, Inc. -
Effective risk management is an integral part of our company's productivity goals. Ames & Gough provides the support we need to help us understand and implement good risk management practices. Their professional seminars and outstanding support have helped us to keep our insurance costs down as well as to maintain high standards. We value our relationship with them, are happy that they are part of our team, and thank them for their contributions to our success.
- Mark Teden, Executive Vice President/Treasurer, Bruner/Cott & Associates, Inc. -
We rely on Ames & Gough as our portal to the commercial insurance market for law firms. Their knowledge and service are exemplary, and we thank them for their contributions to our success.
- Phil Sunshine, General Counsel, Finnegan -
Ames & Gough has worked closely, proactively, and successfully with our law firm. They have been very effective at obtaining the best insurance coverage for the best price. Additionally, the personnel have been extremely responsive on all our risk management issues. They are very knowledgeable and we are glad they are an integral part of our team.
- Steve Leonard, Chief Operating Officer, Zuckerman Spaeder, LLP -
I've worked with Ames & Gough for years regarding our firm's professional liability insurance. Ames & Gough has some of the most knowledgeable insurance professionals that I have met. They understand our business and apply their very deep insurance knowledge to help us. They are customer-focused and always put our firm's needs ahead of their own. Ames & Gough is out to save us money while also looking out for our best interests.
- Donald P. Nims, Jr., PE, Quality Assurance & Risk Manager, Bergmann Associates, Inc.
About Ames & Gough
Ames & Gough is an industry-focused specialty insurance brokerage founded in 1992. We serve clients domiciled in 50 states and consult on risk and insurance issues around the world from our offices in Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Most of our professionals are equity partners in the firm. Our exceptional client retention rate is a reflection of our commitment to service. Ames & Gough's CLIENT FIRST philosophy is founded on four principles:
Industry Expertise - Our unmatched focus on industry specialization enables Ames & Gough to better understand and manage our clients’ risks. We serve only four industry segments: design and construction firms, environmental service firms, law firms, and professional associations and consulting firms.
Service by Senior People - Our senior partners spend less than 10 percent of their time managing and more than 90 percent providing service to clients. Large clients have two senior partners involved with their accounts, ensuring that someone is always available.
Strategic Advice - Our clients appreciate Ames & Gough's focus on advising, not selling. We provide insightful risk management advice that enables our clients to improve profits and grow their firms.
Client Advocacy - We take our role as insurance broker seriously. We aggressively negotiate superior deals for our clients and maintain a reputation for fairness and integrity with insurers.
By offering quality people with decades of industry-specific experience who are focused on providing sound advice, Ames & Gough operates as a long-term partner dedicated to helping our clients grow and earn more profit.
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