Construction
Our Construction team is made up of dedicated and experienced underwriters, claims professionals, and risk control specialists who work closely together to meet the complex coverage needs of contractors across the country.
Oryx Construction Team
Insuring construction operations demands more than standard market knowledge, it requires a deep understanding of contractual risk transfer, evolving regulatory requirements, and the full spectrum of exposures contractors face on and off the jobsite. The Oryx Insurance construction team brings together highly experienced underwriting, claims, and risk control professionals committed to supporting our insured contractors at every stage.
Our risk control staff work directly with insureds both on jobsites and at their offices. We focus on training, exposure management, and regulatory compliance. Our claims team assists in reviewing contractual risk transfer and, when a loss occurs, moves quickly to resolve and minimize its impact. Our underwriters collaborate with agents and brokers to build insurance programs that are both comprehensive and tailored to each contractor's unique operations.
Benefits
Risk management approach for every client
Dedicated, experienced staff
Responsive service you can count on
Access to exclusive markets
Ability to meet all DOT and contractual requirements
Nationwide industry relationships
Our Products
Oryx Insurance's construction program delivers the coverages and endorsements contractors need to meet bid specifications and contractual obligations. All products are admitted.
General Liability
- Blanket Additional Insured
- Primary Non-Contributory
- Per Project Aggregate GL enhancement specific to contractors
- Ability to meet DOT requirements
- OCP available
Automobile
- Auto enhancement specific to contractors
- Ability to meet DOT requirements
Umbrella
- $10M in-house capacity
Property / Contractors Equipment
- Contractors Equipment
- Builders Risk & Installation Floater
Workers Compensation
- Workers Compensation
Eligibility
Water & Sewer Construction
Street & Road Construction
Paving
Excavation & Land Clearing
Site Preparation
Commercial Building Contractors
Electrical Contractors
Flat Concrete
Mechanical Contractors
Construction Informational Handout
Our Experts
Thomas Pasquale
President
Desiree Cole
VP, Chief Underwriting Officer
Rob Logue
Director of Claims
Chris Schild
Director of Loss Control
Erin Welch
Director of Operations
Reach Out For Questions
Sydney Gabel
Senior WC Underwriter
Rachelle Listovitch
WC Underwriter
Jaime Benninger
WC Underwriter
Charles Matthews
Senior Production Underwriter Western NY
Tim Obrien
Senior Production Underwriter Eastern NY
Tom Lynch
Senior Production Underwriter Central NY
Taylor Little
Production Underwriter CRIS Mid-Atlantic/Southeast US
John Bryne
VP, Underwriter National Accounts
Patrick Miller
Production Underwriter Northeast
Kristen Zirpoli
SVP Underwriter Northeast and Long Island NY
Paul Nicolsen
SVP Underwriting Northeast and Long Island NY
Cricket Thomas
SVP Underwriting West Coast
Lisa Ebos
SVP Underwriting West Coast
Shlomo Einhorn
Vice President / Regional Sales & Markting – Healthcare | Construction