Builders Risk

4 Builders Risk Coverage Trends Affecting Contractors

Thanks to the ongoing U.S. construction boom, the builders risk insurance market is currently a viable source of revenue for your agency. But in order to play, you first need to understand what you’re getting into.

Builders Risk: Get It While It’s Hot

Pricing in builders risk tends to coincide with two sectors of the U.S. economy: construction and transportation. Wondering what construction trends are affecting builders risk underwriting and pricing? Here’s what’s happening in this fickle market.

From the Front Lines: Builders Risk

If one thing has changed for builders risk insurance over the last decade or two, it’s more competition, according to independent agent Maureen Scholz—and superior coverage forms as a result.

New Lumber Program Covers Post-Sawmill Industries

ICBM, a managing general agency created by wholesale broker Swett & Crawford, offers a comprehensive package program for lumber, building materials and secondary forest product industries.

Maritime Expands Builders Risk Program

Maritime Program Group, the product underwriter for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, has expanded its builders risk program limit from $15 million to $100 million. Now, the company can provide capacity for larger projects inclusive of natural catastrophes ac

Energy Sector to Fuel Growth for Builders Risk

2014 saw myriad large builders risk losses when multi-story wood frame projects suffered serious fire damage around the country. But the line of coverage involves more than just frame construction. Here’s what to keep in mind about the market heading into

How to Sell It: Surety

In the wake of the construction recession in 2009, surety clients are in dire need of sound advice and guidance from their insurance agents.

Erie Pursues Builders Risk

Regional multilines carrier Erie singles out various builders risk extensions of coverage that are designed to attract new business from agents and brokers. Erie Vice President Christine Lucas cites three all-risk coverage components that come at no addit