I Am AIA:

Matthew Copus, CIC, CRM

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Matthew Copus is a Senior vice president for AssuredPartners. Matthew is a certified insurance counselor as well as a certified risk manager. These professional designations are marks of distinction that represent robust commitment to professional excellence and leadership within the insurance industry.

Matthew is well regarded for his consummate work ethic, skillful approach and commitment to doing a good job for his valued clients. For these reasons Matthew is a fierce advocate and trusted advisor for his clients and team members.

WHY DID YOU JOIN AIA SEATTLE?

[AssuredPartners] joined AIA Seattle so that we could support the industry that makes our existence possible!

WHAT IS THE VALUE OF AIA TO YOU?

It helps us to understand how to better help our clients when we spend time with your members.

WHAT RELATIONSHIPS HAVE YOU CREATED?

Taylor Gregory Broadway Architects is one that comes to mind.

WHAT PROJECT ARE YOU WORKING ON NOW?

Our clients sure are working on some great projects, and we are helping insure them!

HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN WHAT YOU DO FOR A LIVING?

I help architects and engineers protect and improve their bottom line by coming alongside them as their trusted insurance advisor.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TODAY?

Running on a local trail today in this beautiful summer weather!

HAS YOUR CAREER TAKEN YOU ANYWHERE YOU DIDN’T EXPECT?

If you would have told me I would be where I am now 24 years ago, I would not have believed you. We have grown from 6 to 100 team members, and I am proud to be part of our team.

WHERE IS THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OR CONSTRUCTION HEADED?

I believe the tide will ebb and flow as far as projects and project pipelines. I wish I had a crystal ball. A focus on environmental stewardship will likely continue to be in the forefront.

CAN DESIGN SAVE THE WORLD?

Not alone. We have a lot of work to do, and design can, of course, be an integral part of helping make the world a better place.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO CONTRIBUTE FROM YOUR WORK?

I would like to help my team members and clients be successful. That’s enough for me…

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEATTLE-AREA STRUCTURE?

The Seattle Public Library

IF YOU COULD SUM UP YOUR OUTLOOK ON LIFE IN A BUMPER STICKER, WHAT WOULD IT SAY?

Get outside and play