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    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
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    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.
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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.
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    Everyone at Ames & Gough has tremendous depths of knowledge about both design professionals and managing risk in the construction process. We refer firms to Ames & Gough because their professionalism is obvious from the first conversation. Their client focus, nationwide reach, and high level of services makes Ames & Gough an outstanding broker for any design professional. We've given Ames & Gough our 'A/E Choice' designation signifying that they are truly dedicated experts.

     

     - Kate E. Frownfelter, Senior Vice President and Construction Industry Group Manager, Victor O. Schinnerer & Company
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    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
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    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.
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    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.
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    Weston & Sampson has been working with Ames & Gough for approximately 12 years now. Ames & Gough has been extremely helpful in obtaining the best insurance coverage for the best price. Additionally, the personnel have been extremely responsive on issues, questions, client contract reviews, etc. They are very knowledgeable about our industry and the variety of risk management-related issues that come up from time to time. It has been a real pleasure to work with the A&G folks over the years!

     

     - Deirdra A. Taylor, CPA, Director & CFO, Weston & Sampson
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    For years, Hogan Lovells has relied upon Ames & Gough’s deep understanding of the professional liability issues faced by law firms. Our firm’s needs are consistently met by responsive, friendly senior-level professionals with an unyielding focus on client service and putting our needs at the fore.

     

     - Warren Gorrell, Co-Chair, Hogan Lovells
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    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
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Loss Prevention and Claims Consulting

Ames & Gough offers a menu of risk management and loss prevention consulting services to meet the varied needs of our A/E firm clientele. The services we offer include:

  • Contract Review - We act as an extension of your staff and work in cooperation with outside counsel. We will meet with your clients when requested to assist with difficult or complex contract negotiations.

  • Seminars - Ames & Gough will conduct in house seminars on any of a variety of topics designed to inform and educate our clients' key staff and reduce losses. Our more popular seminar topics include Project Front End Alignment, Construction Phase Service Issues, and Risk Intensive Contract Provisions.

  • Risk Management Assessments - A comprehensive review of an organization's risk management efforts.

  • Focused Studies - Target one or more high-risk areas (i.e., client selection, project manager training, quality control, alternative project delivery systems) for intensified examination.

  • Benchmark Surveys - Examine a broad scope of activities impacting risk related issues and benchmark the firm's performance against industry standards.

  • Research Services and Consulting - Provides customized up-to-date information to clients on a vast array of issues. Our consulting services can be specifically tailored to fit our client's objectives.

  • Publications - Ames & Gough publishes periodic white papers on topics of interest to our clients. Our goal is to educate and inform, while keeping our clients on the cutting edge of risk management and insurance issues. 

Claim Consulting

We offer comprehensive programs tailored to architect/engineer issues that address pre-loss issues, coordination of all parties to the loss, and post-loss strategy. We encourage our clients to take advantage of pre-claims assistance whenever possible in the hopes of minimizing the potential size of a loss.