Spotlight on Construction and Property Insurance

Vacant home insurance is a crucial and commonly quoted form of coverage, but the answers to questions like who and what it covers aren’t always clear. Read to learn more.

Builders risk is a common term in construction insurance, but basic questions like what it covers and who can secure it are often glossed over. Read to learn more about builders risk.

When structures normally protected by the watchful eyes of neighbors are left alone, the unexpected can occur. Learn tips to prevent crime and damage to clients’ vacant homes.

Most homeowners aren’t familiar with the benefits builders risk offers for renovation projects, as homeowners insurance and builders risk are designed for different exposures. Read to learn what actions agents should take to ensure clients' interests are protected.

While traditional marketing practices can be effective, agents today have another powerful tool at their fingertips through social media. Learn how this dynamic medium can help your insurance business.

Looking to grow your builders risk business? As an insurance agent, you already have potential builders risk insurance clients within arms’ reach: your existing client base. Learn strategies to reach out to that group for increase business.

Builders risk insurance offers a number of benefits to your clients, especially when a loss occurs. Learn strategies to expand your builders risk book of business and generate more revenue for your organization.

Guest Blogger and Zurich Risk Engineering Consultant Curt Westrick shares his thoughts on the need to educate clients on the purpose of hot work permits.

Insurance agents know the importance of risk mitigation better than anyone. Learn how a thorough understanding of builders risk can help to protect your business from the true impact of errors and omissions claims.

When you do your homework into builders risk providers and policies, you’ll be in the best position to serve your clients’ needs. Read to learn key things to look for when selecting a provider for builders risk insurance.

Flood waters can wreak havoc on construction projects, and the impact can be financially crippling. Read to learn what measures your clients can take to limit potential physical and financial damage from flood waters.

Deadly, devastating fires can start spontaneously, but there are still steps to mitigate them. Learn how to help your clients reduce the risk of this hazard with these risk mitigation tips.

Your contractor and builder clients likely depend on their heavy equipment to earn a living. Help protect your clients from equipment theft this construction season with contractors equipment coverage.

Clients working on commercial and residential projects alike may incur hefty expenses because of a covered loss. Learn how these clients can get coverage to help mitigate their out-of-pocket expenses.

Contractors or property owners buy insurance to protect their investment during construction, then purchase property insurance when they move in. Learn what financial risks those clients face in the in-between time and how to provide needed coverage.

Guest Blogger and Zurich Senior Risk Engineering Consultant Curt Westrick shares suggestions for contractor clients to consider when preparing to work in freezing temperatures.

One of the most important responsibilities of an agent's job is explaining coverage options to clients so they can make informed decisions. Learn what questions to ask clients to engage them in discussion and win an opportunity to learn more about their project.

Builders risk coverage varies from carrier to carrier, and differences in cost only scratches the surface. Learn what crucial factors agents should consider when choosing a carrier and policy for their clients.