
Habitational Risk Management and Property Insurance
RISE provides specialized risk management and insurance solutions through trusted agents and brokers, empowering today’s upscale real estate owners and property managers to effectively minimize and mitigate risk.
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About RISE
Property managers face a broad and evolving range of risks. The inherently liability-prone nature of property management demands deep expertise in both general and professional liability. RISE was built from Tradesman Program Managers’ experience in construction property insurance, evolving alongside clients as their needs shifted from builder’s risk to ongoing maintenance and general liability coverage.
At RISE, we take a holistic approach to risk management – combining loss control, end-to-end claims management, and specialized underwriting. Our team is uniquely equipped to navigate complex commission structures and policy changes, delivering efficient, responsive service to your clients.
We prioritize prevention through integrated safety strategies and leverage advanced underwriting tools, including predictive modeling, data mining, and customized rate development, to deliver smarter, more proactive solutions.
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What We Write
Habitational General & Excess Liability
Availability:
NY & NJ – Admitted/E&S; All other States E&S (AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, NC, NM, PA, SC, TX & VA)
Features:
ISO General Liability
- $1MM per occurrence / $2MM general aggregate (minimum)
- $2MM per occurrence / $4MM general aggregate (maximum)
- Excess Liability Limits: $3MM
- Minimum Premium: $200,000 in the 5 Boroughs for $1/$2/$2 Limits; $250,000 in the 5 Boroughs for $2/$4/$4 Limits; $150,000 Outside of 5 Boroughs
Eligibility Map
Who We Insure:
- Real Estate Property Owners, Landlords & Managers
- Real Estate Developers (excluding construction operations)
- Apartments (including low income, subsidized, section 8, section 42)
- Condos, Co-Ops, Townhome Associations
- Senior & Retirement facilities (no assisted living providing medical)
- Commercial Lessors Risk locations
- Shopping Centers & Strip Malls
- Light Industrial facilities
- Office Buildings & Condominiums
- Warehouses
- Parking Garages (in conjunction with living facilities)
- Student Housing
Program Highlights:
- A.M. Best A- (Excellent) VIII financial stability
- Conservative Underwriting Approach
- NY Labor Law Coverage is Provided
- Full-service platform capabilities
- Consistent schedules
- Credible, Complete Loss Data and Historical Exposures
- Crime Score Underwriting
- Mandatory Deductible or SIR – (Skin in Game)
- Emphasis on Mandatory Loss Control Metrics, including but not limited to:
- Inspection of property and adequate insured loss control budget for cameras, lighting improvements (ideally pre-binding)
- Incident Reporting, real time, thru smart phone app
- Mandatory Standardized Third-Party contracts with vetting process (for construction subs, snow removal, security, etc.)
- Limited, trustworthy trading partners
- Insureds who will allocate resources to mandatory risk management practices
Submission and Carrier Information
Submission Requirements
To obtain a quote with the best possible terms, we need:- Minimum of 7 years, ground up and currently valued loss data with corresponding historical unit count.
- 5 years of audited historical premium(s)
- Completed ACORD application
- Copy of current GL Policy with pricing, rating basis, terms and conditions.
- If requesting 2/4/4 limits, please provide a copy of the current $1M x $1M or Umbrella Policy including pricing, terms and conditions.
- Completed ‘RISE’ Supplemental Application
- Completed ‘RISE’ Statement of Values with COPE information
- Signed authorization of Loss Control Inspection (pre or post binding)
- Copy of standard tenant lease
- Copy of 3rd party contracts/hold harmless agreements that are utilized with all contractors/vendors.
Carrier Partner
Why Work with RISE?

Real Estate and Property niche market focus

Full-service, specialty MGU platform

Experienced Management Team

Impressive U/W Performance

Roosevelt Road Re Capacity

Diverse panel of 30+ Authorized Reinsurers
Our Team
The RISE management team is comprised of seasoned experts with extensive experience across the MGA and reinsurance industry, and the proven ability to navigate today’s market.

Dan Hickey Jr.

Rick Ecklord

Thomas Kelly

Anthony Dietz

Sean McDonnell

Greg Jablonsky

Nick Markgjonaj

Samuel Hickey

Carrie Ginchereau

Mark McDonnell

Roger Flores

Joe Mercurio Jr.

Anthony Baird

Al Gutierrez

Kristin Thorne

Jennifer Pymm

Jocelyn Kelly

Jim Kilduff

Lily Hickey

Kymbra Lier

Marc Michalewsky
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Anthony Dietz is a seasoned insurance executive with over 25 years of experience in underwriting, brokerage, and executive leadership. He currently serves as the Chief Underwriting Officer at Roosevelt Road Specialty, where he oversees all Managing General Underwriter (MGU) units nationwide. In this role, he focuses on developing specialized coverages for construction projects and wrap-up programs.
Prior to joining Roosevelt Road Specialty in August 2024, Anthony was the Head of Insurance Brokerage at Procore Risk Advisors. There, he led initiatives to modernize the insurance buying process for construction clients, advocating for data-driven risk management and more nuanced underwriting approaches.
Anthony's earlier career included senior leadership positions such as Senior Vice President at NFP (an Aon company), Vice President at Arch Insurance Group Inc., and Regional Manager at AIG. His expertise encompasses brokerage, underwriting, and team leadership across various sectors of the insurance industry.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Business Law from Hofstra University and an MBA in Management from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business.
Anthony continues to influence the insurance industry through his leadership and innovative approaches to risk management
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Joe Mercurio Jr. is Senior Vice President of Loss Control at Tradesman Program Managers and has been instrumental in promoting safety across some of the most complex and high-profile construction projects in the New York metropolitan area. His project portfolio includes serving as Site Safety Manager for Structure Tone at 10 Columbus Circle and for Roger & Sons/Turner Construction at 66 Hudson Boulevard. He also served as Construction Site Fire Safety Manager for AECOM Tishman at Hudson Yards Tower E. Additional roles include Safety Manager for W&W Steel Erectors at Hudson Yards Retail and Tower A, and Safety Representative for Yonkers Contracting at the Montreign Resort Casino, Belway Electric at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Lendlease at Winthrop University Hospital.
Joe holds numerous industry certifications and is committed to upholding the highest standards in construction safety. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), and Licensed NYC Site Safety Manager (SSM). His qualifications also include Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Construction Site Fire Safety Manager (CSFSM), and OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer. He holds a 62-Hour Supervisor SST Card, and is certified as a National Safety Council Defensive Driving Instructor, ATSSA Flagging Instructor, and Traffic Control Supervisor. He is also qualified as a 32-Hour Signal Person/Rigging Supervisor Trainer and a 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor.
Joe’s depth of knowledge, extensive field experience, and dedication to safety make him a trusted leader in construction risk management and site safety operations.