Articles by James Pfeiffer, TSIB

James Pfeiffer, Director of TSIB’s Wrap-Up Practice
James Pfeiffer is the Director of TSIB’s Wrap-Up Practice. He focuses on making sure each client has the proper Wrap-up Program. From the feasibility study to the program design, to ultimately placing the insurance coverage, James walks with his clients through the entire process. He has overseen the placement of $1B in insurance premium and managed the largest rolling Wrap-Up in the U.S. James works closely with TSIB’s Wrap Administration department to provide administration services to his clients, should they need it. James graduated from Southern Connecticut and lives in Nevada with his wife.

How Wrap-Up Insurance Cost Savings are Realized

This post is part of a series sponsored by TSIB. Understanding how insurance cost savings work on a Controlled Insurance Program (CIP), also known as a Wrap-Up, and who retains the risk/reward is important. There are several varieties of CIPs …

Developing with a Wrap-Up

This post is part of a series sponsored by TSIB. Construction projects present unique risks and complexities that are a distinct departure from your overall insurance needs as a real estate developer. Whether the project is office, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, …

Differences Between Named Insured and Additional Insured: Part 2

This post is part of a series sponsored by TSIB. When working on a construction project, the company you are working for may ask to be an Additional Named Insured or an Additional Insured. It’s easy to believe that they …

Differences Between Named Insured and Additional Insured: Part 1

This post is part of a series sponsored by TSIB (updated 5/22/24). Often, the terms named insured and additional insured get lumped together to be interchangeable. However, that is not the case. Keep reading to learn about each one! 1. …

The Importance of a Feasibility Study

This post is part of a series sponsored by TSIB. A key factor when considering a CIP or Wrap-Up is having the broker conduct a feasibility study for the Wrap-Up Sponsor. A feasibility study is a tool that is used …

Real Estate Developers’ Wrap-Up Challenges & Benefits

This post is part of a series sponsored by TSIB. Real Estate development is a business process that focuses on the overall development and renovation of a property, whether that is an existing property or a brand-new one. When it …