Wednesday, July 15, 2009

ORYX employee earns CRIS Designation Binghamton, New York, -- Oryx Insurance Brokerage Inc. of Binghamton, N.Y is pleased to announce that Jeffrey S. Excell, CWCP, CHRS, WCLS, FCLS has been certified as a Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS). “By adding to an already extensive background of construction and risk management education, the CRIS designation will further strengthen Jeff’s ability to help our construction clients in the area of claims management“, said Tom Pasquale, Oryx Insurance Sr. Vice President. “The specialized knowledge Jeff gained will help Oryx maintain our focus on superior risk and claims management”.

This insurance designation recognizes specialized expertise in construction insurance, and establishes one’s commitment to the construction industry through an on-going continuing education component focusing on construction risk and insurance. The Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS®) core curriculum is comprised of five core courses. All of the courses are directly focused on the unique risk management and insurance needs of construction projects and contractors. They are designed for construction industry financial executives, Risk Managers, insurance buyers, adjusters, and the insurance agents, brokers, and underwriters who serve the construction industry. CRIS is sponsored by CFMA and RIMS.

Excell, who has been with Oryx for over 5 years, is currently the Director of Claims for Oryx Insurance. He is a licensed New York State Claims Professional with 12 years experience in working with Insurance Carriers, Third Party Administrators and Self Insured Employers.

Oryx Insurance Brokerage, Inc. is a Program Administrator located in Binghamton, NY. The company is a leader in underwriting, claims administration and loss control for the construction industry. Oryx works with appointed independent insurance agents located within the Mid-Atlantic States.

For Further information on Oryx call 888-462-6799.