Mass Timber and Insurance – The Road from Challenges to Solutions

Session Type
Presentation
Date
August 21st
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
Denver Art Museum
Room/Stage
Congdon Room
Session info
Session Category
Unlocking Financial Success in Mass Timber Projects for You and Your Clients
Continuing Education Credits
Yes
No
Continuing Education Type
None
Learn how to apply these lessons at the Mass Timber Group Summit in Denver, Colorado
What You'll Learn

1. Gain an understanding of the particular concerns around insuring mass timber – line by line.

2. Leave with actionable steps for preparation and planning when engaging with mass timber insurers.

3. Understand pathways for collaboration in the mass timber insurance space.

Mass Timber Builders and Insurers may seem to be at odds, but we actually want the same thing: effective risk management for mass timber construction. In this session, we will focus on all sides of Mass Timber's insurance challenges, and how insurers, builders, owners/developers, and others are working together to improve. If you have ever wondered what insurers are doing to understand and cover mass timber, this session will be eye-opening. If you want to know what you can do to help with the progress, you are sure to come away with a few strategies you can implement, and a better understanding of why they are needed.

Speakers
Cheri Hanes
Head of Construction Innovation and Sustainability

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