BUILDERS RISK INSURANCE
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


  • Perils
    Insured
    "All Risks" of direct physical loss including Flood & Earthquake

    Limits of Liability Typically determined by contract

    Special Conditions
    1. Business Interruption (as required):

      a. Delayed Opening

      b. Extra Expense

      c. Margin of Profit Extension for contractors


    2. Named Insureds to include Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and Lender (See Liability Special Condition #5)

    3. Basis of Settlement - Full Replacement Value

    4. 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.


    5. Deductibles
      Flood - $10,000.00
      Quake - 2%
      Other - $10,000.00 (negotiable)




    COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY
    Builders Risk "wrap-up"
    Covers 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

  • Limit of
    Liability
    Determined by contract but should note less than:
    $2,000,000 per occurrence


    Special Conditions
    1. Deductible Clause - $10,000.00 (negotiable)
      Property Damage per occurrence
    2. Pollution Exclusion
    3. Professional Liability Exclusion
    4. 30 Days Notice of Cancellation
    5. Listed of additional Named Insureds


    If you have any questions about your business insurance, please feel free to email us;
    John, Dick or Carol.





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