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INSIDE THIS ARTICLE: A $125,000 Bobcat skid steer was stolen from a plumbing and general construction business in Detroit leaving a “heartbreaking” loss for the small business. Construction thefts are on the rise and may be more likely to occur when equipment is left unattended at jobsites overnight. Insurance policies that can help construction companies recover from theft include…

Unexpected gaps in insurance coverage can leave business owners vulnerable to significant financial risks—especially in the construction industry. Watch as Amber Carver, Vice President, Associate Managing Director, Underwriter, Burns & Wilcox, Salt Lake City, UT, breaks down a common exposure scenario and shares how brokers and agents can guide clients in safeguarding their businesses and livelihoods. https://vimeo.com/1040103742/11d1dd0666?ts=0&share=copy  

Construction companies face numerous risks in their daily operations: defects due to a subcontractor cutting corners, accidents at the work site, and even cyber threats and pollution incidents. To learn about how Construction Insurance policies can help them mitigate these threats, we spoke with Anthony​​​​ Kobets, Senior Broker, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Kansas City, Kansas. What are some of…

A three-generation family in Brooklyn, New York, was recently evacuated from their home after city officials determined the building next door was unstable and would need to be demolished. The homeowner, Yvonne Belardo, was notified by firefighters on Sept. 5 that her three-story Bushwick home was at risk because of a construction error at a building site two doors down,…

The Construction industry has functioned in a tight market for the last several years, although rates have recently stabilized. Flat to modest rate increases are common outside of a consistent group of challenging sectors that offer tight capacity and double-digit rate increases. Despite this relatively tight environment, demand for Construction Insurance remains high. Money is being pumped into Midwestern U.S.…

During this webinar, our own Nicholas Enriquez provided insights on challenges in the Construction Insurance Market. Watch a highlight from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/989142283/1353a90638?share=copy

During this webinar, our own John Dewart provided insights on trends in the Construction Insurance Market. Watch a highlight from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/989142110/c7d120cf6e?share=copy

During this webinar, our own Steve Bartell provided insights on the Construction Insurance Market Outlook. Watch a highlight from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/989141968/bf7451cfcc?share=copy

During this webinar, our expert panel reviewed the current state of the construction market along with strategies for success. Watch now below. https://vimeo.com/986654786/b4a5aa663a?share=copy

Work-related fatalities at New York City building construction sites reached their lowest point in almost 10 years in 2023, according to new data from the city, but work-related injuries increased 25%, Safety+Health magazine reported on May 23. The Department of Buildings\' annual Construction Safety Report indicated that there were 841 building construction-related incidents, 692 injuries and…

Many of the primary factors that influenced the status of the Property & Casualty (P&C) market in 2023 are likely to remain in 2024. We continue to operate in a comparatively hard environment marked by rising but moderating rates on some lines of business, where it is often necessary to layer available capacity that includes carefully worded terms and conditions…

Home building costs are continuing to rise in the U.S. and Canada. In San Jose, California, construction costs have reached record highs as builders deal with increased costs and high interest rates, Newsweek recently reported. Many would-be homeowners are priced out of the market, while some home builders have turned to designing smaller houses so more buyers can afford them.…