Commercial Lines

The new product is designed to simplify and accelerate the quoting and binding process for small business clients.

The rapid growth in data centers has brought new challenges and a growing need for sophisticated insurance solutions to manage such risks.

A commercial lines prospect has a limit on business income and business personal property (BPP), but not on the building.

“For years, community associations were stuck in one of the hardest insurance markets we’ve ever seen,” says independent agent Trey Griffy. “Premiums climbed, carriers pulled out and deductibles got pushed higher across the board.”

While replacement valuation gaps are a prominent concern for builders risk clients, several other gaps and misconceptions can leave clients vulnerable to significant financial burdens.

In a market with such high selectivity, it falls on the prospective insured to show why it would be a good risk. Independent insurance agencies can help insureds implement approaches that demonstrate insurability and manage costs.  

While the builders risk insurance sector continues to remain profitable, economic and environmental uncertainties within the construction industry are forcing builders and insurers to rethink their strategies.

The program targets businesses with annual receipts of up to $5 million across 80 different class codes in the construction segment, including residential home builders and commercial builders.

By instructing clients on four proactive safety procedures, insurance agents have the unique opportunity to help their clients prevent a liability claim from ever occurring and to defend against claims that are made.