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Builders Risk Insurance

Insurance designed to cover damage to property under construction, materials used in the course of construction and delay in completion

Why choose Zurich for your Builders Risk Insurance?

Choosing an insurance provider for your construction project is a critical decision. With Zurich, you gain access to a global network of risk professionals who are dedicated to helping you succeed. Our team has industry knowledge and technical experience to support even the most complex construction projects, from skyscrapers to infrastructure.

We differentiate ourselves through our collaborative approach to risk management. Our risk engineers can work with you to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate them before they become problems. This proactive approach can help reduce the likelihood of claims and keep your project moving forward.

Our financial strength and stability mean you can have confidence in our ability to be there when you need us most. We have a long history of paying claims and helping our customers recover from unexpected events. When you work with Zurich, you are not just buying a policy; you are gaining a collaborator who is invested in your success.

For large, complex projects, we offer sophisticated solutions that can be tailored to your specific needs. Our underwriters are empowered to make decisions and can work with you to create a program that provides the protection you need.

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Builders Risk solutions for every project

Zurich supports a wide range of construction clients—general building, infrastructure, energy, healthcare and government. Our solutions include:

  • Commercial & residential Builders Risk Insurance
  • Coverage for new construction, renovations or installations
  • Master Builders Risk programs for project portfolios (reporting or project-specific placement)
  • Project Builders Risk programs for single projects of $50 million or larger
  • Delay in completion coverage including loss of gross earnings, loss of rental income and soft costs
  • Natural catastrophe coverage within high hazard zones
  • Flexible deductibles and customized sublimits
  • Coverage for both owners and contractors
  • Margin clauses to help protect against value changes from change orders
  • Protection for hard costs, materials, labor, management fees, contractor profit, overhead and temporary structures

Insurance solutions for Builders Risk

Large-scale construction projects are significant investments that demand robust risk management. Zurich’s Builders Risk Insurance is specifically designed to help protect your financial interests—covering materials, fixtures and equipment—throughout the construction, renovation or installation of buildings and structures. Whether you’re overseeing a complex high-rise, major renovation, or a multi-year infrastructure build, Zurich offers tailored solutions for midsized and large construction companies, owners and contractors.

Fronted Builders Risk options for mega projects & multinational programs

Zurich’s Fronted Master Builders Risk (MBR) or Fronted Project Builders Risk (PBR) solution is purpose-built for today’s largest, most complex and multi-year construction projects—including those driven by e-commerce, AI and advanced manufacturing.

Mass Timber Builders Risk form and coverage

Zurich Insurance offers Builders Risk coverage for construction projects utilizing mass timber. Zurich North America is a market leader in mass timber insurance and differentiates mass timber from light-frame wood in its underwriting, recognizing mass timber's strength, versatility and durability.

Residential Builders Risk Insurance

For residential projects, Zurich—through program administrator US Assure—offers flexible policies for new construction, remodeling and installation. Insure one or more projects simultaneously, with continuous coverage and the ability to customize limits and coverages. Start today at usassure.com.
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FAQs

Builders Risk Insurance helps provide financial protection for a construction project against physical damage or loss from covered perils during construction. Its purpose is to safeguard the investment in the building, materials and equipment, helping ensure project continuity despite unforeseen events.

Builders Risk Insurance is typically secured by property owners, general contractors or developers, as determined by the construction contract. Lenders often require it as a loan condition.

It covers the building under construction, materials, fixtures, equipment, temporary structures, and soft costs. Common perils include fire, lightning, windstorm, hail, explosion, collapse, vandalism, and theft. Policies can be endorsed to cover additional risks.

Standard exclusions include faulty workmanship, design errors, mechanical breakdown, wear and tear, war, government action, worker injuries, third-party liability and often earthquake or flood unless endorsed

Cost varies by project value, type, location, duration, coverage limits, deductibles and included perils. Larger, longer, or riskier projects generally carry higher premiums.

Yes, “COC” (Course of Construction) is another term Builders Risk Insurance—both help protect property under construction.
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