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Colorado's climate is changing, and so is the way insurers look at the buildings we design. From hail and wildfire to high winds and severe freeze events, the state presents a unique set of risks that directly shape insurability and premiums. Join us for an engaging lunch presentation featuring Shea Butler, Vice President, Property and Casualty, and Henry Bledsoe, Producer, Property and Casualty, from Gallagher, as they share an insider's view of how insurance companies assess risk in Colorado and what the claims data is telling them.

Shea and Henry will walk through the most common claims insurers are seeing today, the design decisions that can meaningfully lower insurance risk, and some surprising myths vs. facts, including whether new buildings really are cheaper to insure. They'll wrap up with their top five design changes they would make right now, followed by an open Q&A. Whether you're an architect, engineer, owner, or builder, you'll leave with practical insights to design more resilient, insurable buildings for Colorado's future.

Bio:

Shea Butler, CRIS 

Vice President, Property and Casualty

Shea Butler, CRIS, is a seasoned risk management consultant with more than seven years of experience advising general contractors, architects, engineers, and specialty contractors on complex property and casualty insurance and risk management strategies. As a Certified Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS), Shea partners closely with business owners, CFOs, risk managers, and executive leadership teams to identify opportunities for loss reduction, strengthen contractual risk transfer practices, enhance operational resilience, and design strategic insurance programs that support long-term business objectives.

Drawing on extensive experience within the construction and design sectors, Shea helps organizations navigate evolving risk exposures, optimize insurance spend, and implement proactive solutions that protect both balance sheets and project outcomes. Her consultative approach focuses on aligning risk management strategies with each client's growth, operational, and financial goals.

Beyond her client work, Shea is deeply committed to serving the construction community. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Colorado, is an active member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), and serves on the Executive Board of Colorado Scouting. Through these leadership roles, Shea remains actively engaged in industry advocacy, workforce development, and legislative issues impacting construction, architecture and engineering firms, surety, and insurance markets.

Passionate about building stronger businesses and stronger communities, Shea invests significant time in staying at the forefront of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risk challenges to help clients make informed decisions in an increasingly complex environment.

Henry Bledsoe

Producer, Property and Casualty

Henry Bledsoe is a trusted risk management advisor and commercial insurance professional specializing in the construction and design industries. As a key producer within Gallagher's Construction Practice, he partners with general contractors, specialty contractors, architects, engineers, and real estate developers to design sophisticated risk management and insurance strategies that protect balance sheets, improve operational performance, and support long-term growth.

Originally from Bend, Oregon, Henry relocated to Denver to attend the University of Denver's Business School and has built his career advising middle-market and large construction organizations on complex risk and insurance challenges. He works closely with executive leadership teams, CFOs, owners, and risk managers to align risk financing strategies with broader business objectives.

Leveraging Gallagher's national resources and deep industry expertise, Henry helps clients navigate evolving market conditions while implementing customized solutions across property, casualty, workers' compensation, builders risk, professional liability, and executive risk programs. His experience includes designing and evaluating large deductible programs, captive insurance structures, self-insured retentions, and other alternative risk financing vehicles that drive measurable reductions in total cost of risk.

Known for his consultative approach and strong market relationships, Henry serves as a strategic advocate for his clients, helping them strengthen risk transfer programs, improve contract risk management, enhance claims outcomes, and identify opportunities for meaningful cost savings and program optimization. His focus extends beyond insurance procurement to delivering actionable risk management strategies that contribute to profitability, resilience, and enterprise value.

Henry is passionate about helping construction and design firms build stronger businesses through disciplined risk management and innovative insurance solutions.

Outside of work, Henry enjoys skiing, golfing, and taking advantage of Colorado's active lifestyle through various recreational and competitive sports.

COST: $34.00 for Denver CSI members, CSI member of other chapters, and Emerging Professionals / $39.00 for non-CSI guests / $0 for virtual attendance. 

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CHECK IN TIMES:

• 11:00am Check-in for tabletops

• 11:30am Attendees networking

• 12:00pm Lunch and presentation