About Us
SmartRisk is a Pasadena, California based consultancy providing risk and performance management services to design and building professionals on a national and international basis.
Timothy J. Corbett
Timothy J. (Tim) Corbett, Founder and President of SmartRisk, has over 25 years of experience developing and implementing insurance and risk management programs for architects, engineers, environmental consultants, and owner & developers. Tim implemented model risk management programs for numerous firms including international engineering/construction firms Bechtel and EG&G where he obtained a Department of Energy (DOE) Top Secret Security Clearance. Tim held VP positions with insurance carriers DPIC and Zurich with responsibilities for Underwriting, Risk Management and Industry Relations. Mr Corbett is a member of American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Green Building Counsel (USGBC). He sits on a number of national committees and is regularly called upon as a speaker at regional and national forums. Tim has been published and quoted in international and national publications and owns copyrights to risk management practices and strategies.
Mr. Corbett holds a BS in Security & Risk Management, MS in Management, degree in Environmental studies, Architectural Design Technology and is LEED Green Associate certified.
Recent Speaking Engagements:
“Claim and Business Trends for Construction & Design” Willis A/E Risk Management Training, May 2012
"Construction Trends & Implementing a Recovery Strategy" Marquis Insurance Agency Risk Management Session, March 2012
“Risk Management for Asia Pacific Sustainable Projects” Asia Pacific Risk Management Conference, Bali, Indonesia, December 2011
“Characteristics of Higher Performing A/E Firms” Insurance Management Consultants (IMC) Design Professional Risk Management Session. Charlotte, NC, December 2011
"Key Contract Provisions - Good and Bad" Killefer Flammang Architects (KFA), October 2011
"Getting Paid in a Challenging Economic Climate" Marquis Insurance Agency Risk Management Session, September 2011
“CALGreen & Green Project Risk” American Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles Chapter, Los Angeles, CA., May 2011
“Green Design & Construction Risk Management Strategy” at Balestreri Pendleton Potocki, A Law Corporation, San Diego, CA, March 2011
“Protocols for Sustainable Projects.” Marquis Insurance Agency Risk Management Session, March 2011
“Successful Green Project Strategy” American Institute of Architects (AIA) Pasadena & Foothill Chapter, Parsons Corporate Office, Pasadena, CA., February 2011
“Risk Management for Sustainable Design” Energy & Environmental Conference (EUEC), Phoenix, AZ, February 2011
“Higher Performing Design Firms” Willis Risk Management Webinar Training, January 2011
“DOD LEED Risks & Challenges” 2010 NAVFAC Pacific/Hawaii Designer & Builder Symposium, Honolulu, HI, December 2010
“Characteristics of Higher Performing A/E Firms” Cavignac & Associates, Exclusive Design Professional Risk Management Seminars. San Diego, CA., November 2010
“Economics & Risk for A/E Firms” Professional Liability Agents Network (PLAN) Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, September 2010
“Strategy for Successful A/E Firms” MOBIUS LA, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles Design Conference, Los Angeles, CA., October 2010
“Where’s The Risk? Rooting Out Risk to Improve Profitability” American Institute of Architects (AIA) Pasadena & Foothill Chapter, Pasadena, CA., June 2010
“Should I Really Sign That Form” American Congress on Surveying and Mapping and Land Surveyors Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ., April 2010
“Risk and Green Project Claims” Environmental Industry Summit, San Diego, CA., March 2010
“Risk Management for Sustainable Design” Energy & Environmental Conference (EUEC), Phoenix, AZ, February 2010
“Risks With Green Design” MOBIUS LA, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles Design Conference, Los Angeles, CA., October 2009.
“How to Survive & Prosper In a Down Economy” American Institute of Architects (AIA) Pasadena & Foothill Chapter, Pasadena, CA., February 2009
“Claim Trends & Risk Management Considerations in Today’s Economy: What’s Going On and What Should I Do?” Beazley Insurance Company Risk Management Webinar, December 2008
“Implications of the Green Mega Trend” The Building Industry Show (BIS) Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA., November 2008
“The Business End of Starting Your Own Firm” American Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles Chapter, Los Angeles, CA., September 2008
“Are International Projects Right for You?” MOBIUS LA, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles Design Conference, Los Angeles, CA., October 2008
“What is Your Firms Risk Rating?” Liberty International Underwriters Risk Management Conference, San Antonio, TX September 2008
“Green Projects & Risk” MOBIUS LA, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles Design Conference, Los Angeles, CA., October 2007
“Risk Management for Green Design” American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Online Training Session, August 2007
“Best Practices for Condominium Projects” American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Online Training Session, February 2007
“Proactive Approach to Risk Management for Condominium Projects” American Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles Chapter, Los Angeles, CA., January 2007
“Risk Management for Condo Projects” Condo Risk Management Roundtable, Scottsdale, AZ., January 2007
“Best Practices for Condo Projects” American Institute of Architects (AIA) Pasadena & Foothill Chapter, Pasadena, CA., October 2006
Publications:
“The Ins and Outs (and Risk) of Board of Directors” The Zweig Letter, March 2012
“What Firms Should Do to Manage Risk” The Zweig Letter, January 2012
“Can Construction Observation Help Reduce Project Risk?” National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Publication June 2010
“A/E Law Firm Survey Report” SmartRisk Survey Report, 2010
“What A/E Need to Know to Avoid Risk While Doing Green Design” Design Firm Management & Administration Report (IOMA), April 2010
“A/E Insurance Carrier Survey Report” SmartRisk Survey Report, 2010
“Diligence, Cautioned Urged Amid Tough Economy” Engineering, Inc., interviewed on article topic of A/E Professional Liability (PL) January/February 1010
“How the Economy is Altering Architect/Engineering Insurance Buying” Insurance Journal Special Report, November 2009
“Perfect Storm for Litigation: How Does your Liability Carrier Measure Up? Design Firm Management & Administration Report (IOMA), November 2009
“Design Firms Taking on More Liability Risk” Building Design & Construction, SmartRisk survey results used to development article. August 2009
“Could Your Firm Pass a Stress Test?” Engineering News Record (ENR) Publication, May 2009
“Managing Risk In a Multidiscipline World” Engineering, Inc., interviewed on the topic of A/E risk and exposures, September/October 2008
“Designing Security Measures” A/E ProNet guess essay, July 2008
“The Risks, and Rewards of Going Green” Engineering Inc., September/October 2007
“Managing Risk In Green Building Projects” Greener Buildings News, November 2007
“A Picture of Stability” Engineering, Inc., interviewed on the topic of A/E Professional Liability (PL) insurance, July/August 2007
“Professional Liability Premiums Leveling Off” Engineering, Inc., interviewed on the topic of A/E Professional Liability (PL) insurance July/August 2005
“Professional Liability Survey Results” Engineering, Inc., interviewed on the topic of A/E Professional Liability (PL) insurance March/April 2004
“Insights in the Risk for Environmental and Geotechnical Firms” Design Professional Insurance Company (DPIC) publication, 2001
“Guide to Professional Liability Insurance” American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Publication. Participating in revising the publication 2001
“Environmental Firms: Solid Business Practices Key to Controlling Risk” Environmental Science & Engineering, March 2000
