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Builder’s Risk Construction Insurance

 

Construction Insurance is the general name for insurance policies that protect property owners and contractors from financial loss during construction. Depending on the construction specifications, you may require different types of coverage.

Builder’s Risk insurance, also called Course of Construction, is coverage for buildings and structures in the process of construction or renovation. In this blog series on Construction Insurance, we will discuss:

  1. How much does Builder’s Risk Insurance costs.
  2. What Builder’s Risk covers.
  3. Factors that affect the policy price.
  • How Much Does Builder’s Risk Insurance Cost?

Policy premiums for this Construction Insurance usually range between 1% and 5% of the total construction costs. With BuildersRisk.net the standard rate is about $200 to $500 per $100,000 of construction costs. But this is assuming your project site is not within 50 miles of the coast.

You can offset your insurance premiums through deductibles. A deductible is a specific amount you pay out of pocket toward an insured loss. Therefore, the higher your deductible, the lower your premium costs. Since every construction project is different, no two policies are alike. This is why it’s so important to talk to our insurance agents about the specifics of your project.  We can  give you accurate rates for the best coverage.

As a policyholder, you are responsible for the monthly premiums and deductibles.

  • What Builder’s Risk Covers

Builder’s Risk is a Construction Insurance that covers the total construction costs. That is, all labor and materials costs, excluding land value. Coverage can also include the project’s soft costs, which typically make up about 30% of the overall construction costs. Soft costs include legal fees, architectural fees, real estate taxes, permit fees, financing, and lease expenses. Having soft costs included in your coverage increases the cost of your Construction Insurance.

Policyholders, usually the property owner and general contractor, should ensure that the soft costs endorsement includes costs that both parties incur. If a property owner obtains the policy, some endorsements may only focus on the owner’s soft costs and vice versa. Therefore, all the insured parties should discuss in detail the scope of the soft costs coverage beforehand.

  • Factors That Affect The Policy Price

Other than your coverage limit, which is the total value of your completed project, underwriters consider other factors when pricing policies. These include:

  • Type of project: Coverage for renovations/remodels can be costly as existing structures may have damage.
  • Type of building: Commercial projects tend to be more expensive.
  • Material quality: If the materials used are rare, difficult to replace, and of top-quality, insuring them will cost more. The insurance cost will also be higher for materials that are prone to incidents such as wood is to fire.
  • Location: Insurance is bound to be pricey if your project is located in an area considered high-risk for a natural disaster, has high crime levels, or frequently has severe weather.
  • Policy extensions: Adding coverage for other causes of loss or types of property also adds to your premiums.
Get your Construction Insurance Coverage Today

Although Builder’s Risk insurance is not required by law, it is required in most contractual agreements. For more on your Construction Insurance coverage, and to get an instant quote, call BuildersRisk.net at (855) 480-2252. Our agents will walk you through different policy options until you find one that’s suitable for your business.

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