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Can Both the Contractor and Property Owner Be Named Insureds on a Builder’s Risk Policy?

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It protects against fire, lightning, hail, wind, theft, and vandalism, among other perils. Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Policy Our Builder’s Risk policy covers building costs, foundations, onsite materials, off-site materials in transit, fixtures, equipment, and temporary structures like scaffolding.

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The Role of Appraisals in Fine Art Insurance

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A client’s fine art collection may represent their treasured possessions or important investments and requires specialized insurance to protect against losses caused by water, fire, vandalism, theft, transit, and natural disasters. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Collectibles? 

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Theft, damage during transport, or accidental breakage can devastate a collection that has taken years to assemble. It also provides more comprehensive protection against a wide range of common risks, including accidental damage, theft, loss, and damage during transit.

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Rare Toy Insurance: A Guide for Collectors and Brokers 

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The top risks to toys, much like other collectibles, are theft, disappearance in transit, and accidental damage. Theft : Provides financial protection should a toy get stolen on the road or from a covered location. For all of these reasons, a specialized collectibles policy is the smarter choice for more serious collectors. 

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Builder’s Risk Insurance in Tennessee: A Broker’s Guide 

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Job sites that are under construction are prone to things like fire, theft, and vandalism. Theft : Covers the cost of replacing covered items that were stolen from the job site. Equipment : Covers damages to or theft of equipment used on the job site. An increase in construction also means an increase in financial risk.

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Builder’s Risk Insurance in Michigan: Online Quotes, Coverages, and Costs 

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Under-construction buildings can be prone to fire, vandalism, and theft, which can end up costing their backers and owners millions. Whether it’s the work going into revitalizing downtown Detroit or the soaring costs of home prices across the Wolverine State, a lot of time, money, and thought is going into construction work across the state.

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Builder’s Risk Insurance Declinations: An Interview With Susan DeCarlo

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We can consider weather related claims, but claims of theft, vandalism, and fire, for example, would be an automatic decline. If we are comfortable with our exposure, we may consider increasing the AOP deductible and the theft deductible , depending on the underwriting analysis. And in those cases, it would be a declination.

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