OCIP & CCIP: A Guide to Controlled Insurance Programs

Owner Controlled Insurance Program & Contractor Controlled Insurance Program

Join Hylant for an engaging discussion focused on project specific insurance, CIPs and Builder’s Risks. Learn more about the steps your company can take to have stronger risk management, understand the advantages and disadvantages of a CIP, how insurance functions within projects, trends in construction related insurance coverage and more.

SPEAKERS:

Michael Baumgartner

VP, Client Executive - Hylant

Michael assists his clients in the mitigation of risk across all segments of their operations, while utilizing the most effective traditional and alternative risk transfer mechanisms to efficiently minimize their total cost of risk. Michael primarily works with construction firms, middle market organizations and large multi-national clients with complex risks who require innovate solutions to meet their intricate needs. His clients benefit from a disciplined approach to risk assessment and management that allows Michael to understand the unique challenges facing his clients at different stages of risk complexity. 

Nick Hylant, CLCS

Market President - Hylant

Nick is responsible for the leadership, business development, strategic partnerships, and overall growth and performance of the Northeast Ohio region and the Cleveland office. He transitioned into this role at the beginning of 2025, following a successful production career. As a fourth-generation family member, Nick understands many of the challenges that multigenerational clients face at various points in their lifecycle

Ryan Sowers, CRIS, QCLS

Client Executive

Ryan began his career working for a large Cleveland hospital, specializing in corporate fundraising and forging deep relationships with corporate partners from across the region. Ryan brings years of experience and a deep understanding of creating trusting relationships and working with corporate partners to his role as client executive for Hylant’s property and casualty team. With a strong commitment to the construction, real estate, and manufacturing sectors, Ryan will be responsible for cultivating transformational, powerful partnerships between clients and Hylant and staying current on industry trends to provide innovative solutions to each of his client’s unique challenges