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BUILDER'S RISK

Protecting Construction Projects from the Ground Up 

Central’s Builder’s Risk coverage offers robust supplemental coverages, generous sublimits, and a pro-rated premium return for early completion. Backed by a dedicated underwriting team with decades of construction experience, we’re proud to be a partner contractors can rely on to protect their projects from start to finish. 

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Attractive Markets

New Construction

Builder’s Risk written at the start of new construction

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In-Appetite Classes

Remodels and Renovations

Work performed by licensed contractors

Existing building age is 75 years or less

Structure is unoccupied during remodel or renovation

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The Right Fit for Central

Meet our ideal Builder's Risk client.

Our Ideal Account Characteristics

Three or more years in business

No coastal exposure 

Good protection class (excluding classes 9 and 10) 

Prefer superior construction but have capacity for frame or joisted masonry up to $10M 

Classes We Avoid

HOW TO QUOTE

Speed is key in construction, and insurance shouldn’t slow contractors down. We’ve simplified our Builder’s Risk quoting process to be quick and easy. Check out the video below to see how it works. 

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Pro-rated Premium Return

Builder's Risk provides a pro-rated premium return for the unused coverage period when completing a project ahead of schedule.   

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Additional Insured 

Automatically includes contractors, subcontractors, and owners as insureds when required by written contract. 

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Builder's Risk

Coverage Highlights

Builder’s Risk offers coverages and sublimits designed to protect contractors at each project phase.

Coverages

Extensions & Supplemental Coverages 

Coverages

The foundation of our standard Builder’s Risk policy.

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Fire Protection Equipment—$25,000 

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Green Coverage—$50,000 

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Project Trailers—$100,000 

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Office Trailer Contents—$10,000 

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Re-erection of Scaffold or Tower Crane—$10,000

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Sewer and Drain Backup—$25,000  

Construction

Protects vehicles, tools, and crews in transit to and from the jobsite.

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Manufacturing

Covers vehicles used for deliveries, service calls, and transporting goods.

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Small Business

Safeguards company cars and employees while on the clock.

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Transportation

Provides essential coverage for fleets, drivers, and cargo in transit.

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“Central is a leading market for Builder’s Risk. Our underwriters are highly trained, deeply knowledgeable about the ins and outs of contractor needs, and ready to support you every step of the way.”

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Rachel Pinsonneault

Commercial Lines Staff Underwriter

$12.7M

Central currently writes $12.7 million in Builder’s Risk premium. 

+250%

Builder’s Risk premium has grown 250% over the past five years. 

7%

Builder’s Risk makes up 7% of our total construction written premium.   

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Central was founded on a commitment to three core values: relationships, integrity, and excellence. Nearly 150 years later, this promise continues to drive us to build strong agent relationships, deliver exceptional customer service, and provide products aligned with the needs of those who place their trust in us each day.

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