Aaron Haimowitz, Esq., CRIS®

Experience

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  Bruno, Gerbino & Macchia

  Nov 1997 - Mar 1999

  Litigation Associate
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  Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

  Apr 1999 - Feb 2017

  Extensive litigation experience focused on handling complex, high-exposure construction, transportation, contracts, insurance fraud, environmental toxic torts, and general tort liability matters involving personal injury and property damage claims in state and federal courts in New York.Coordinated initial fact investigation to assist in early case analysis, evaluations, and resolution strategies. Provided detailed initial case evaluations with verdict and settlement values to enable accurate claim reserving. Emphasized client communication, adherence to client client guidelines, development of realistic case budgeting, designed proper case staffing, obtained litigation leverage points for meaningful settlement negotiations, utilized risk transfer opportunities, and explored early ADR avenues. Communicated case status with regular suit evaluations and pretrial reports.Defended complex construction lawsuits brought under the New York State Labor Law. Advised clients to establish and/or revise guidelines, best practices, procedures, and safety programs to assist with compliance of the regulations under the New York State Labor Law, as well as New York State Industrial Codes, Federal OSHA Standards, and various other administrative codes. Supervised various transportation matters, and managed a national transportation account with an aggressive, cost effective, and result oriented case handling approach.Held the following leadership positions at the firm: Co-Regional Coordinator of the firm’s National Complex Tort and General Liability (“CTGL”) Practice Team; Chair of the CTGL Practice Team’s Annual Report and Budget Committee; Co-Chair of the firm’s Automobile Liability Practice Team and the firm’s Emergency & Rapid Response Practice Team; Member of the firm’s National Transportation, Cargo & Logistics Practice Team, the firm’s National Construction Practice Team, and the firm’s Paralegal Task Force. Show less

  • Partner

    Jan 2006 - Feb 2017

  • Senior Litigation Associate

    Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

  • Litigation Associate

    Apr 1999 - Dec 2001
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  Turner Construction Company

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2020

  Director of Risk Management for the New York Region

  Aaron transitioned his legal career to risk management when he joined Turner Construction Company to lead its New York Risk Management Department. He is responsible for managing Turner’s Risk Management, Insurance Procurement, Claim Management, and Loss Control programs in the New York State Region.

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  Hach & Rose, LLP

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2022

  Senior Trial Attorney

  Handled all aspects of litigation from case inception to resolution concerning complex, high-exposure construction, transportation, and premises liability actions in both state and federal courts. Responsibilities included: initial case screening for evaluation; preparing pleadings; handling discovery; conducting/defending depositions; all activities concerning motions and appeals; appearing at court conferences, settlement conferences, and mediations; daily client contact; and mentoring and collaborating with junior attorneys at the firm. Show less

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  NFP, an Aon company

  Nov 2022 - now

  Senior Vice President of Construction & Infrastructure Claims for North America

  In his role as Senior Vice President and North American Construction & Infrastructure Claims Leader, Aaron is instrumental in revenue generation by assisting with client generation, strategy meetings, RFP preparation, and participating in client prospect presentations. Aaron leverages his legal, claims management, risk management, and loss control experience to assist clients increase workplace safety, operational efficiencies, and jobsite productivity while reducing costs and claim exposures. His litigation and claims management strategies enhance client satisfaction and retention by shortening claim life cycles in a cost effective and results oriented manner while decreasing litigation costs and increasing program profitability.Aaron's contributions extend to supervising a team of construction claims experts, developing strategies for effective collaboration among claims stakeholders, and enhancing claims management protocols. As a key contributor to NFP's C&I Leadership Team, Aaron enriches thought leadership by providing insightful articles for the C&I Editorial Board and playing an active role in the Technology Task Force. He is deeply engaged in the team's initiatives, attending industry conferences, assisting in the preparation of quarterly reports, presenting on monthly team calls, and delivering educational webinars and presentations. Show less