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Builder’s Risk Insurance

Mastering Builder’s Risk Insurance in New Jersey: A Roadmap for Insurance Brokers

Remodeling and construction projects are no small feat. They involve intricate planning, skilled labor, and significant financial investments. But what happens when unexpected events, like fire, theft, or vandalism, threaten to jeopardize all the hard work and resources invested in a construction project? This is where Builder’s Risk insurance steps in. In this comprehensive guide,…

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Broker Tutorial | How to Submit Builder’s Risk Video

TRANSCRIPT: Introduction & Broker Tab (0:00) Today we’re going to be entering a submission in the portal. Log in, and you’ll get to your dashboard. Click New Quote, Builders Risk/Remodelers Risk. It’s going to take you to the Broker page, which will be all your information. Insured Tab (0:30) The next page is the Insured…

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Coastal Builder’s Risk: Cost, Coverages, and What You Need to Know

As extreme weather events increase and contractors continue to build along the coast, Coastal Builder’s Risk insurance is critical to protect the investment. In this article, we explore the importance of Coastal Builder’s Risk insurance and how it can help. Sun, sea, and surf: America’s coastlines are chock-full of beautiful vistas and idyllic places to…

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Binding Online for Vacant Buildings and Builders Risk 

You can easily quote and bind your Vacant Building and Builders Risk business through the Broker Portal. To learn how to quote and bind online, follow the steps below. If you have Vacant Building or Builders Risk business, you can self-service bind if:∙ The submission is in quoted status∙ Effective date is the current or…

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Builder’s Risk Insurance: A Broker’s Blueprint to Protecting Construction Projects

Improve your knowledge of Builder’s Risk insurance with industry experts from Distinguished by watching our webinar recording. Discover how to calculate coverage, gain underwriter recommendations, distinguish Builder’s Risk from other policies, and explore coastal coverage options. Learn sales tactics, find leads, and specialize in providing your clients with complete construction protection through Distinguished Programs. Don’t…

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Builder’s Risk Insurance: Are Your Insured’s Betterments-Only Project Correctly Valued?

Owners and tenants often make improvements to their homes for various reasons, including remodeling kitchens, upgrading bathrooms, replacing old fixtures, and carpets. While construction is underway to make such improvements, proper coverage must be in place. Builder’s Risk Insurance Options Distinguished offers three different types of Builder’s Risk policies: new ground-up construction, remodeler’s, and betterments-only…

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Impact of Modern Building Codes, Hurricane Preparedness on Coastal Builder’s Risk Properties

Hurricane Ian, which swept through parts of Florida, is another reminder of the devastation severe weather events cause in human loss and property damage. While areas in the Sunshine State were decimated, others were spared or had minimal property damage due to environmentally sustainable construction, upgraded building codes, and overall hurricane preparedness. For example, in…

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How to Close a Construction Site During the Holidays

The holiday season is around the corner and that means many construction sites will be shutting down for a while. While many workers and contractors will be welcoming a much-deserved break — there a few things to consider before you close a construction site to keep the property and everyone else safe.

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When Should a Builder’s Risk Policy Be Purchased?

This is an excerpt from our free “Broker’s Guide to Builder’s Risk Insurance” eBook. Click here to download your copy. A Builder’s Risk policy should be purchased prior to or on the date of construction when the contract is finalized – before the project is underway. Builder’s Risk is temporary insurance with coverage ending once the…

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How Much Does Builder’s Risk Insurance Cost and Who Pays for It?

The bottom line for most insurance packages is cost: how much will it cost your customer in dollars, and how much will it cost you in patience to explain the size of their premiums? We joke, of course. But seriously, clients don’t want to pay for something they won’t need, and a Builder’s Risk insurance…

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