Construction and Property Insurance Blog for Agents

Help! Home Construction Started & I Don’t Have Builders Risk Insurance

Construction

Sometimes clients call about builders risk when construction’s already started. Read this brief blog for three scenarios to help you understand when and how to insure it.

3 Steps to Sell Builders Risk to House Flippers

Construction

House flipping is at near-record highs. Read this blog to learn how you can secure builders risk insurance for these remodeling property owners.

A Package Deal: 3 Scenarios When You Should Pitch Premises Liability with Builders Risk

Construction

Premises liability and builders risk complement each other, but how can you package them? Read this brief blog to learn about three selling opportunities.

What Does Rental Home Insurance for Landlords Cost?

Property

When it comes to landlord insurance, agents often ask how premium is determined. Read this brief blog to learn the 3 factors of property that have the most impact on cost.

A Commercial Agent’s Perspective: 4 Tips to Connect with Clients

Construction

Insurance is a relationship business. We spoke to an experienced commercial agent to find out what it takes to connect. Read US Assure’s blog to learn more.

4 Tips to Shape Clients’ Expectations During Policy Issuance

Construction

Guiding client expectations during policy issuance can make for a smoother process and happier clients. Read this brief blog to learn 4 steps to take.

Why Consider a 12-month Builders Risk Policy?

Construction

Ever wonder why US Assure doesn’t offer 6-month terms for new construction builders risk? Read US Assure’s blog to learn more about policy terms.

4 Things Gingerbread Houses Taught Us About Insurance

Construction

Builders risk insurance basics can be seen in many contexts. Read US Assure’s blog to learn what builders risk lessons apply to gingerbread houses.

Vacant Property Insurance Eligibility: Why Fire Station Staffing Matters

Property

Proximity to a manned fire station is a crucial part of eligibility for vacant property insurance. Read this blog to learn why station staffing matters.

Naming Names: Choosing Named Insureds for Home Building and Remodeling

Construction

Choosing whose name goes on a residential builders risk policy can be challenging. Read US Assure’s blog for insight to make the right choice for your clients.

What’s the Right Equation? Simplifying Property Valuations

Property

Property valuations can be complex. Read US Assure’s blog to learn about four types of calculations that might be used to evaluated vacant and landlord property values.

7 Tips to Avoid Common Residential Builders Risk Claim Problems

Construction

Minor agent mistakes can have a major effect on whether personal lines builders risk claims are paid. Learn 7 common claim problems and how to avoid them.

Aging in Place: What it Means for Your Clients

Construction

In this article, US Assure discusses clients who remodel homes to better suit physical needs later in life and how builders risk insurance can protect them.

3 Misconceptions about Property Insurance

Property

In this article, US Assure shares three misconceptions agents hear from clients about property insurance for vacant structures and rental homes.

How to Choose the Right Builders Risk Policy for Your Contractor

Construction

Navigating builders risk policies requires thorough product knowledge. Read US Assure’s blog for insight about securing the right coverage for clients’ projects.

How Soft Costs Coverage Cuts Surprise Expenses

Construction

When unexpected losses occur, expenses can multiply if the right coverage wasn’t secured. Learn how soft costs coverage protects finances when under construction.

How to Insure an Unoccupied House

Property

When a home is unoccupied, the need for property insurance may actually be greater. Learn insights from US Assure about policies for vacant homes and how it can protect your clients.

10 Unique Commercial Structures Our Agents Insured

Construction

Commercial construction projects covered by builders risk insurance vary widely. Learn about some of the unusual projects US Assure has covered.

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