Building Today for a Stronger Tomorrow
I work with a global network of women professionals focused on a holistic approach to growing, elevating and enhancing businesses, with specialization in the M/WBE/DBE and the construction related industries.
Your Partner When It Comes to Risk
Marchesi Risk Partners is a full-service risk management consulting firm for the construction and commercial real estate development industries with an emphasis on alternative risk solutions and enhancing existing programs. I have always been an outspoken advocate on diversity and inclusion for women and minorities, especially in the construction industry. The gift of having a public platform also allows me to support, encourage and provide leadership to minorities and women who want to be their own boss, change careers, start a new business, and who want to make a difference in our world. We work with clients and partners globally.
Lisa-Ann was part of the leadership team in the program development of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) for the JFK Terminal 1 Project in New York scheduled to begin in 2022.
Specialties Success is right in the palm of your hand!
Collaboratively, we will provide a mentorship, business strategy, legal and accounting, financial solutions, compliance, insurance and risk management advisory services.
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About Lisa-Ann Marchesi
As Founding Partner and CEO of Marchesi Risk Partners, Lisa-Ann brings over 30 years of insurance and risk management experience to the construction and real estate development industries and is an influential leader and advocate on diversity and inclusion.
Lisa-Ann’s career began with AIG as a negotiator and managed construction litigation in New York and spanned for over 15 years for Zurich and Travelers Insurance. Lisa-Ann crossed over to the brokerage side and spent nearly 15 years working as a Director and Vice President where she was responsible for all aspects of corporate marketing, business development, as well as national and global sales strategies. She expertly assisted customers with their growth and opened new markets, bringing significant carrier side experience and insights to organizations.
Lisa-Ann Marchesi served on the Board of Directors of the Women Builders Council of New York City (WBC) for 2 terms and continues as an insurance advisor on its public policy committee since 2017. In 2018, she was honored at the WBC Annual Champion Awards dinner as one of the Outstanding Women of 2018. She was a senior judge voting on nominations for the 2019 New York City Construction Awards. Insurance Business America recognized her on their Elite Women in Business 2020 list. Named and honored in 2021 Who’s Who in America. Her philanthropy includes active support of the American Cancer Society, Michael J. Fox's Foundation for Parkinson's disease and Share Cancer Support, where she currently serves as a committee member.
Lisa-Ann attended C.W. Post in Brookville, New York, holds a certification for legal principles from Gibbs Business School, a Licensed broker in Property and Casualty and is the founder and CEO of an extra virgin olive oil import company, Bella D’ Oliva by L.A. Marchesi.
"I do not wait for things to happen... I make them happen."
– L.A. Marchesi (Marchica)