"Switching insurance brokers can be hard, but Ames & Gough made it easy for us at B.C. Engineering. They plugged some holes in our insurance program, increased our limits, and even lowered our costs. Their in-depth knowledge of design firms helps them deliver superior service. We think any design firm would be better off making the switch."
Brian Cole
President
B.C. Engineering, Inc.
"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. In these days of many people seeking only to make a buck, Ames & Gough is out to save us money while also looking out for our long-term interests."
John Wenderlich, PE
Director of Operations
Bergmann Associates, 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.
"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
"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.
“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
"Ames & Gough has provided our firm with continued support throughout the past 18 years, and the risk management services they provide have proven invaluable to Nitsch Engineering. We consider Ames & Gough as being an essential part of our team."
Judy Nitsch, PE, LEED AP
President
Nitsch Engineering, Inc.
"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.
"Ames and Gough is more than an insurance broker; the firm is an integral part of our risk management plan. In addition to their valuable consultation on proposals for professional liability insurance, we take advantage of their contract review services, training for senior staff, and research on unique contractual concerns for specific building types. We appreciate Ames & Gough as a valued business partner that helps us do what we do best: engineering for architecture."
Debra Lupton AIA
Chief Executive Officer
TLC Engineering for Architecture
"When I became the CEO of TRC Companies, I needed an insurance broker experienced in risk management and insurance for large, diversified environmental service firms who could work closely, effectively, and proactively with me and my management team. I found that partner in Ames & Gough. They understand our business intimately, they work with over 40 TRC offices, and they deliver a high level of service and expertise. We are pleased to have Ames & Gough as an integral member of our team."
Chris Vincze
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
TRC Companies
"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
"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."
Andrew Beazley
Founder and Deputy Chairman
Beazley Group
"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."
Lorna Parsons
Managing Director/Construction Industry Group Manager
Victor O. Schinnerer & Company