Construction Services Since 1991, the TIS Construction Division has been fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve some of the BEST contractors in our region. We work hard to understand the very unique exposures specific to the construction industry. Our mission is to drive down the overall cost of risk for our clients by providing superior service, broad coverage provided by highly rated insurance carrier partners, cutting edge technology, dependable claims advocacy, and the tools and resources to help our clients prevent losses. Superior Service Consultation and recommendations of program structure to fit your company’s needs and budget Dedicated account management team for daily requests such as Certificates of Insurance, contract insurance requirement review, bill review, endorsement requests, etc. Annual review of coverages and pricing 24/7 access to your broker via cell phone Products Builders Risk Contract's Equipment Coverage Employee Dishonesty (Crime) Installation Floater Workers' Compensation General Liability Commercial Auto Liability Umbrella/Excess Liability Professional Liability Employment Practices Liability Rigger's Liability Directors and Officers Data Breach / Cyber Liability Technology Web-based risk management platform allows our clients to track certificates of subcontractors, training of their employees, and incident and/or claim status Online library of trainings, policies and procedures, handbooks, toolbox talks, safety check lists, and many other useful tools Human Resource support through an HR hotline, trainings on HR topics, policies and procedures, etc. Experience Mod software to provide EMR projections, review, and management Claims Advocacy Timely reporting of claims Follow up and communication of the claims process Periodic claim review meetings Advocacy for our clients during the claim process Dedicated construction claims advocate Safety and Loss Control Job site visits Onsite trainings Safety handbook development and consultation Online library of safety trainings, toolbox talks, handbooks, etc. Contact Our Brokers Stuart Oakes, CIC CRIS President, Construction Division Email John Fritts, CRIS Client Executive Email Chad Martin Vice President of Surety Email James F. ‘Jim’ Oakes Surety Bond Client Executive Email View Raymond “Bunny” L. Oakes, III President Emeritus, Construction Division Email × Raymond “Bunny” L. Oakes, III President Emeritus, Construction Division Our Construction Division President Emeritus is Raymond L. (“Bunny”) Oakes, III. Following his graduation from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Business in 1976, Bunny went to work for First American National Bank as a loan officer. He left First American in 1980 to begin his insurance career with Corroon & Black, and in 1983, Bunny was hired by Sedgwick James to begin working exclusively within the construction industry. Bunny joined TIS in 1991 and established our Construction Division at that time. He is very active in various construction trade associations, has served as the President of the Insurors of Tennessee, and has held leadership positions with many community organizations including the Boys & Girls Club and the Civitan Club. Forms