
New building project or renovations on existing property requires a Builder’s Risk Insurance. Builder’s risk is taken by the owner of the property who will assign contractors to work on the project. The contractors of the project is termed as General Contractors. They have liability insurance policy to cover their construction related works.
However, as owner of a piece of land or an existing property if you need to remove the existing structure and rebuild it, or you want to put additional outbuildings on your property you are liable for these things following things.
construction materials on-site, and liability caused by insured peril like fire, theft, vandalism etc. The structure of the building is also covered under Builder’s risk policy.
Conditions
There are important details in your builder’s risk policy that you need to be aware of. The building project has to be fenced and managed properly by City bylaws and building guidelines. These conditions will be written down on your policy wordings, you need to make sure to mitigate the risk it is properly maintained.
Please fill out this form if you require a quote for Builder’s risk insurance.