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Inside This Article: Subcontractor defaults are rising as labor shortages, material costs and economic pressures strain smaller firms. Many contractors wrongly assume that Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance covers all risks tied to subcontractor performance. Professional Liability Insurance, such as Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage, addresses gaps left by CGL, in design-build projects. Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) can help…

The construction industry continues to thrive in 2025, despite elevated interest rates, evolving tariff policies, and broader market uncertainties. From custom homebuilders to multifamily developers and specialized contractors, demand is strong—and so is the need for tailored insurance solutions. During this webinar, our experts explored key E&S strategies and coverage considerations, focusing on: Owner’s Interest Policies Swimming Pool Contractors Artisan…

Inside This Article: Moderna is suing a construction firm for $10 million because of alleged defective work resulting in extensive water leaks, mold and structural damage. The lawsuit claims construction firm The Gutierrez Co. failed in the “design and construction” of the building’s core and shell, causing multiple issues. Non-weather-related water damage is a common issue for commercial properties,…

Key Takeaways: Rates are beginning to stabilize or even decline in some non-CAT areas. Market capacity remains healthy, particularly in non-admitted spaces, although often through layered placements, which are becoming more common. Carriers are increasing reliance on exclusions and higher deductibles to manage risk. Wildfire and convective storm risks are driving significant change in both Personal and Commercial Insurance.…

Inside This Article: Two “spyder” cranes came crashing down onto a scaffolding outside a 12-story building that was under construction. No injuries were reported related to the incident, which occurred just a day after a partial stop-work order at the site was rescinded. This type of incident could lead to reputational damage as well as costly lawsuits, which can…

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…

OVERVIEW California Wildfires While this report highlights the growth in E&S policies and other trends in the Property & Casualty (P&C) sector as we enter 2025, we must first address the devastating wildfires in southern California, which have significantly impacted the industry and local communities. Current estimates suggest these wildfires have caused $25…

Last quarter, we indicated the Property & Casualty (P&C) market had reached a relative level of equilibrium not seen in several years. We defined this as an environment where rates and capacity were relatively stable, and carriers could be profitable. The gradual and consistent shift in business from the admitted to the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market is a transformation…

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,…

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 jumped 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…

Following several years of double-digit rate increases and restrictive adjustments to Terms and Conditions (T&C), the Property Insurance sector has reached a point of relative stability. Rates are largely modest as insurers secure the required premium, now applying rates against a proper exposure basis—Insurance to Value (ITV). With few exceptions of traditional CAT-prone perils in specific geographies, most carriers are…

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.…