Builders Risk

From the Front Lines: Surety

Independent agent Frances Blanks started her agency when the chief judge of the county probate court asked her for help. “I put everything together—the companies, space and everything necessary to run a business,” she says.

From the Front Lines: Builders Risk

Independent agent Shelli Lucus-Kennedy comes from a family of developers. “I speak builder,” she says—and that has helped her carve out a significant niche in the construction industry over the course of her 40-year insurance career.

Agency E&O Risks in Surety: 7 Common Blunders

Although agents work hard to avoid facing errors & omissions claims, many are not aware of potential issues that can arise when handling bonds. Here are some common surety-related missteps that can create E&O exposures—and how to avoid them.

From the Front Lines: Surety

After working in the auto dealership business for 12 years, Shawn Gustafson needed a change. He never guessed the surety business would be the perfect fit.

Builders Risk: 5 Common Coverage Exclusions and Clauses

Your builders risk clients trust you to help them secure effective coverage for their myriad exposures. Make sure tricky policy language doesn’t have a negative impact on their ability to recover from a loss.

What Will Sway Your Builders Risk Book in 2017?

Several construction trends are reshaping the way contractors approach their projects—trends that will have a significant impact on the builders risk insurance market this year. Here’s what you need to know.

From the Front Lines: Builders Risk

As a construction specialist with more than 25 years of experience in the commercial insurance industry, independent agent Mike Gale believes coverage for any project should include the financial interests of everyone involved.

Schinnerer Expands Builders Risk Program

To protect residential and commercial construction sites against unique hazards, Schinnerer expands its builders risk program to include commercial, remodel, renovations and installation floaters in addition to residential coverage.