2020 News

• Nov 07

  How to Navigate the 2021 Construction Insurance Market

  General News  | November 7, 2021

  US Assure President Alan Ferguson recaps the 2021 construction market and offers tips for 2022 in his National Underwriter Property Casualty 360 article.
• Dec 29

  New Year's Eve Holiday Business Hours

  General News  | December 29, 2020

  On Thursday, December 31, US Assure's office and virtual working operations will close at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time and remain closed Friday, January 1, in observance of New Year's Day. We will resume business at 7:30 a.m. Eastern time on Monday, November 30.
• Dec 12

  Credit Cards Now Accepted for Builders Risk Policy Payments

  General News  | December 12, 2020

  Credit card payments for builders risk and contractors equipment insurance policies are now accepted, and there's no additional fee. That’s not all. Our billing and commission payment portals were updated to eliminate even more pain points.
• Nov 18

  Thanksgiving Holiday Business Hours

  General News  | November 18, 2020

  On Wednesday, November 25, US Assure's office and virtual working operations will close at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time and remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. We will resume business at 7:30 a.m. Eastern time on Monday, November 30.
• Jul 28

  What Happens When a Hurricane Meets a Pandemic

  General News  | July 28, 2020

  An active 2020 hurricane season combined with coronavirus lockdowns is likely to present unprecedented challenges for some coastal communities. Find out what Zurich recommends property owners do to prepare for this dual catastrophe.
• Jul 06

  How Construction Has Remained Essential During COVID

  General News  | July 6, 2020

  Deemed essential operations in many states, the construction business has managed to remain on the job during the worst of the economic shutdown. Read about the state of the market, coverage landscape and advice for insurance professionals from several carrier representatives interviewed by Rough Notes.
• Jun 15

  Building a Post-Pandemic Construction Market

  General News  | June 15, 2020

  What industries will remain stable throughout the pandemic? The construction industry is one segment that may rise from the pandemic stronger. Insurance Journal recently interviewed industry experts for their take on its comeback, insurance impact and overall outlook.
• Jun 14

  3, 2, 1 … The Fastest Residential Builders Risk Policy Just Launched

  General News  | June 14, 2020

  How would you like to issue a policy at Mach speed? Now you can with XPressBIND. We created a game-changing application that eliminated most of the underwriting questions required for new home construction projects valued up to $500,000.