Schaefer Enterprises, a leading broker for interior design businesses, brings insurance expertise to Fuigo members
Fuigo, the first-of-its kind technology platform and shared workspace that serves independent interior designers by providing them with business management tools and resources, announced that it will provide its clients with access to insurance for interior designers through Schaefer Enterprises (SEI) of New York.
“Many designers work as private contractors and the cost of a suit can be catastrophic if no insurance is available to mitigate the costs of the loss,” said Greg Schaefer, CIC, CPIA, ACI, the founder of SEI New York. “We have more 15 years of experience working with interior design studios and understand the unique nature of their profession; whether they’re working in people’s homes and handling clients’ personal property, or working with businesses within highly secured buildings. We know the common gaps in insurance coverage that interiors designers have and how to make sure they are protected.”
SEI New York specializes in all aspects of business, personal and program insurance. For programs specific to interior designers, insurance coverages include property, commercial general liability, employment practices liability, workers’ compensation, New York State short term disability, and professional errors and omissions liability policies offered at special rates through multiple carriers.
“A key aspect of our exclusive membership with professional designers is ensuring that they have the support systems in place in order to succeed,” said Maury Riad, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Fuigo. “That includes being properly insured and protected with insurance for interior designers. By partnering with Schaefer, we know that Fuigo members will have access to expert guidance, consultation and insurance products at affordable rates.”
According to Fuigo Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder Bradley Stephens, whose interior design firm Stephens Design Group operates out of Fuigo’s 18,000 square foot Studio on Park Avenue, the relationship with SEI recognizes the insurance agency’s unique exposure to the kinds of losses that are inherent in the interior design industry. “One of the central tenants of Fuigo is that the platform gives interior designers back our time, so we can focus on what matters most; growing our business. Being fully insured gives designers like me yet another tool we need to perform at our best.”
About Fuigo
Fuigo is the first 360° business management platform exclusively for interior designers. Combining our intuitive project management technology with a highly qualified business team, Fuigo alleviates all the stresses of back-of-house management so professional designers can focus on their design process and clients. From purchasing to payments with both digital and human support, we provide the tools designers need to run an inspired design firm.
About Schaefer Enterprises
Schaefer Enterprises is a Manhattan-based insurance agency specializing in all aspects of business, personal and program insurance. In addition to offering insurance products for business, construction insurance, employee benefits, health insurance and medical malpractice insurance, Schaefer offers a wide selection of unique programs, including insurance for interior designers to suit the needs of a variety of specialized businesses.
