This type of coverage is essentially split into two categories,
property &
liability. Outlined below is a SAMPLE of the types of coverages typically found on policies of this nature.
Remember, this is a guideline only as each project needs to be looked at individually. It is simply intended to provide an overview of some of the areas to be mindful of in regard to this type of insurance.
BUILDERS RISKS - PROPERTY
| Covers |
Property owned by insured or for which it is legally liable. Property of Others to be used in a part of, or incidental to the construction project.
Property in course of construction, installation, reconstruction or repair
While in Transit anywhere in the world
Debris Removal
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Perils Insured |
"All Risks" of direct physical loss including Flood & Earthquake
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| Limits of Liability |
Typically determined by contract
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| Special Conditions |
- Business Interruption (as required):
a. Delayed Opening
b. Extra Expense
c. Margin of Profit Extension for contractors
- Named Insureds to include Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and Lender (See Liability Special Condition #5)
- Basis of Settlement - Full Replacement Value
- Main Exclusions
a. Contractor's Equipment
b. Property in the course of Ocean Marine shipment
c. Vehicles licensed for Highway use
d. Cost of making good, faulty or defective workmanship, material or design, but this exclusion shall not apply to damage resulting from such faulty or defective workmanship, material or design.
e. Penalties for non-completion or delay in completion of contract or non-compliance with contract conditions.
f. Wear and tear, inherent vice, latent defect, but damage resulting therefrom is insured.
- Deductibles
Flood - $10,000.00
Quake - 2%
Other - $10,000.00 (negotiable)
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COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY
Builders Risk "wrap-up"
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Legal Liability for compensatory damages because of bodily injury or property damages to third parties arising from all operations of insured Including
Premises and Operations
Completed Operations & Products - 12 months
Sub-Contractors Contingent
Personal Injury
Intentional Injury Caused to Protect Persons/Property
Contractual Liability - (Blanket)
Broad Form Property Damage
Employees as Named Insureds
Cross Liability Clause
Voluntary Medical Payments
$ 2,500 per person
$25,000 per occurrence
Incidental Medical Malpractice
Non-Owned Auto Liability
Contingent Employers Liability
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Limit of Liability |
Determined by contract but should note less than: $2,000,000 per occurrence
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| Special Conditions
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- Deductible Clause - $10,000.00 (negotiable)
Property Damage per occurrence
- Pollution Exclusion
- Professional Liability Exclusion
- 30 Days Notice of Cancellation
- Listed of additional Named Insureds
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If you have any questions about your business insurance, please feel free to email us;
John, Dick or Carol.