Ensure, Assure, Insure

[H Arnold]

Kirk wrote:
>
>I am having a debate with a client over usage. I've looked in all the
>reference sources, but I'd appreciate the options of experienced writers.
>In the following sentences, which use of ensure/assure is correct?
>
>1. The information presented also ensures that the project will be 
>delivered
>on time and within budget with a quality level that meets the requirements
>for the most efficient use and management of the project

** according to Garner's, this is the correct usage -- for two reasons -- 
the object is nonpersonal, and the result is to make certain that things 
take place --
** a publisher I worked for objected to Garner's restriction of "insure" 
from similar contexts -- Garner restricts "insure" to financial contexts -- 
I've seen it interpreted more broadly
** assure takes a person/personal object -- to "assure" guests that their 
rooms will be comfortable
>
>Is there a way to avoid the use of assure/ensure/insure?

rewording a bit

The presented information signals the project will be delivered on time and 
with a quality level that meets requirements for most efficient use and 
management.

-- or maybe "signals that"

HTH

-heidi