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Builders Risk

Buildings under construction are extremely vulnerable to risk – from fires to theft to natural disasters. And often, it falls on the business owners and builders to pick up the pieces. At Victor, we provide protection that puts the power back in their hands.

Well-crafted for the world of construction

Our builders risk solutions feature competitive rates, favorable limits and vital coverages that go above and beyond a standard form.

Plus, all policies can be written in the name of the builder or owner!

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Builders Risk QuickCover

In the fast-paced world of construction, every moment counts!

Streamline your submissions with Builders Risk QuickCover. Available exclusively on Victor's online portal, V², it's the fastest way to secure builders risk insurance for new construction of single-family dwellings with a total completed value up to $1.5M.

 

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Builders Risk at a glance

Get a high-level overview of our coverage – all in one place.

Target markets, policy features, a list of our 20 automatic coverages and more. 

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In the fast-paced world of construction, every moment counts. Streamline your submissions with Builders Risk QuickCover!

Now available on our online portal, V², it's the fastest way to secure builders risk insurance for ground-up new single family home projects with a total completed value up to $1.5M.

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Availability: Available nationwide (exc. AK and HI)

Coverage: Admitted with an A++ rated carrier

Billing options: Broker bill or direct bill

Target markets: Residential construction, commercial construction (office buildings, warehouses, municipal buildings, restaurants, shopping center complexes etc.), residential/commercial remodeling, installation floaters.

Minimum premium: $400

Limits:

  • $8M limit for frame and joisted masonry construction 
  • $15M limit for non-combustible, masonry non-combustible and fire resistive construction
Coverages:
  • Collapse
  • Scaffolding, Construction forms and temporary structures
  • Debris removal
  • Discharge from sewer, drain or sump
  • Fire Department service charge
  • Valuable papers and records
  • Pollutant clean up and removal
  • Ordinance of law - direct damage
  • Preservation of property
  • Reward payments
  • Property at a temporary storage location
  • Property in transit
  • Expediting expense
  • Limited coverage for 'fungi', wet rot and dry rot
  • Soft costs
  • Green building recertification
  • Contract penalties
  • Claim preparation expense
  • Blueprint and construction documents
  • Fraud and deceit

Download Builders Risk coverage highlights sheet

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance - Builders Risk policy form specimen

If you have any questions about the policy form, please email buildersrisk.us@victorinsurance.com. 

Insights:

Victor Risk Advisory 

To help you and your clients understand and overcome risks, Victor Risk Advisory offers rock-solid industry insights, risk mitigation resources and much more.

Our vast collection of builders risk webinars focus on industry updates, emerging risks, and provide vital tips and guidance on how to ensure your clients stay protected. 

Access our full library of builders risk webinars

Contact the builders risk team directly:
T: (800) 944-7472
E: buildersrisk.us@victorinsurance.com.

Alternatively, connect with your business development contact.

Policyholder resources

Quotes are only available through our agent-facing portal. To get a quote, please send a request to your insurance agent/broker. Your insurance agent/broker can work with our underwriters to provide you with a quote.

If you need assistance in securing an insurance agent/broker, you can use our find an insurance agent/broker tool.

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The world is changing at an unprecedented pace. And complex new risks are emerging every year.

To help you understand and overcome these challenges, Victor Risk Advisory offers rock-solid industry insights, risk mitigation resources and much more.

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