Condo Construction Insurance

Condo construction companies are part of the larger general contractor industry. This industry comprises establishments that are primarily responsible for the entire construction of new single-family housing, including certain types of condominiums. 

Condo construction companies take on a great deal of risk for their own businesses while they construct new condominium homes for their customers. You have a lot to contend with: 

Unfortunately these are common occurrences. Problems like these happen on construction sites every day. The best thing you can do to protect your business and your customers is to have the right business insurance in place to make sure you can recover your losses, regroup, and complete a condominium build even after a disaster. An independent insurance agent can help. 

Why Do You Need Condo Construction Insurance? 

Condo construction contractors take on huge risks at jobsites, working with other contractors and subcontractors, and using and storing valuable tools, equipment, and building materials onsite and moving them from place to place. 

On any given day, a condo construction business might experience: 

Aside from these immediate risks, condo construction contractors can be held legally responsible for problems that happen long after a condominium unit or complex is complete. Leaky plumbing, mold problems, structural defects, and faulty drywall or stucco are all common problems that may only become apparent months or even years after a house is completed. 

What’s worse, if one condo has a problem, it’s likely that others built with the same materials or by the same contractors have the same problem. Your condo construction insurance gives you a place to turn when repairs have to be made, and in the worst case, when lawsuits are filed. 

And keep in mind that in order to obtain a contractors license and even begin work as a condo builder, you will be required to prove that you have appropriate and adequate insurance coverage. So while insurance is necessary to protect your livelihood, it is also simply a requirement of doing business. 

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What Does Liability Insurance Cover? 

Liability insurance is your first line of defense for lawsuits and claims that you have caused property damage or bodily injury.

Contractors general liability insurance:  This protects you if your business is responsible for bodily injury or property damage to others. Be mindful that most condo construction firms need general liability insurance in order to obtain a contractors license.

General liability insurance provides coverage for a variety of liability claims, such as: 

Commercial auto insurance: If you own trucks or other vehicles, this covers your owned vehicles and drivers in the event of an accident or other vehicle damage that occurs. Commercial auto insurance provides coverage for property damage and bodily injury liability claims, vehicle damage, and medical bills, as well as any costs related to lawsuits due to auto accidents involving your vehicles. 

You may need some other liability insurance coverage, as well:

• Professional liability insurance: Also known as contractors errors and omissions insurance, this covers you if a client experiences a loss based upon any professional services you have provided, such as design work or advice. 
• Commercial umbrella insurance: This provides an extra layer of liability protection to any of several other liability policies you might have. Commercial umbrella insurance kicks in when the limits of your other applicable insurance policies have been exhausted, protecting you in the event that a claim exceeds the amount of coverage available from any other applicable policy. 

What Does Property Insurance Cover? 

Property insurance helps you protect losses to your physical assets, such as tools, equipment, construction materials, office space and furnishings, computers, etc., whether they are in an office or a warehouse, a showroom, on a jobsite, or in transit from one site to another. 

With a variety of policies and endorsements, you can cover your “stuff” no matter where it is. 

• Commercial property insurance: This covers your office space, warehouse, or other buildings and their contents for losses due to fire, theft, vandalism, weather events, and more. 
• Business interruption insurance: Property insurance also typically includes loss of income coverage, or business interruption insurance. It reimburses you for lost income and helps pay for certain ongoing expenses if you are temporarily unable to operate due to a covered loss (fire, storm, etc.). 

Your commercial property policy only covers your tools, equipment, and supplies while they are on your premises (at your office, a warehouse, showroom, or other covered location). You need additional coverage to protect all of your property while it is in transit and while it is at a jobsite. 

• Inland marine insurance: This is another form of property insurance that protects your equipment, tools, portable computer equipment, building supplies, and any other tools or equipment from theft, loss, or damage while they are in transit to and from worksites. 

The Importance of Builders Risk Insurance 

As a condo construction contractor, you face very unique risks. You might have numerous condos or condo complexes under construction at one time, in varying states of completion. Some may be only a foundation or a frame, while others may be ready for the final interior finishing touches.

At each job site you have tools, equipment, building materials, and the structure itself to worry about. What happens if there’s a fire or storm that destroys the structure? What if thieves break into your construction trailer and steal valuable tools, equipment, or materials? How would you pay for the losses and complete the house? 

Builders risk insurance is the answer. Here are the basics:

You can structure your policy to cover your unique projects and the related exposures. It is important to note that your builders risk insurance policy will not cover property on the jobsite that belongs to others, and subcontractors are usually required to have their own insurance. 

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Why Do You Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance? 

Any kind of construction environment can be dangerous for employees. No matter how many safety protocols you have in place, accidents happen. 

Construction workers may use heat and welding tools, saws, hammers, heavy machinery, and sharp instruments. Their fingers, toes, eyes, and limbs can be damaged, cut, or crushed. Workers can fall from unfinished second stories, off of roofs, or while framing a condo. 

Even employees who work with simple hand tools can be vulnerable to repetitive motion injuries and other problems. What’s more, insulation, lacquers, paints, and other chemicals can cause eye and lung irritation, or worse. 

Keeping your employees safe from work-related injuries is important for their health and satisfaction, as well as your long-term financial survival. Workers’ compensation insurance provides insurance coverage for employees when accidents happen at the workplace, regardless of who is at fault. The injured worker receives medical care and income protection after a work-related injury.

Each state has different workers’ compensation laws. Your independent insurance agent can help you navigate the rules for your state, and can help you find appropriate workers’ compensation insurance. 

How Much Does Condo Construction Insurance Cost? 

Insurance costs for condo construction contractors will vary significantly from builder to builder. Your costs may increase and decrease over time as the number of condos under construction fluctuates.

Insurance company underwriters will consider things like the location and types of condominiums you are building, the number of condominiums under construction, and all of the different optional coverage types and policies that you might need. Your costs are based on these and a variety of other factors unique to your business. 

Your best bet is to work with an agent who specializes in condo construction insurance. An experienced independent agent will have access to insurance companies who have developed policies specifically for your type of business and the risks you face. And an experienced agent will be able to anticipate your exposures and find the right insurance products to protect your livelihood for the long-term. 

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An independent agent can work with you one-on-one to determine the types and amounts of coverage you need. Your agent can get quotes from multiple insurance companies so you can evaluate the cost and coverage options and make the best choice. 

Benefits of an Independent Agent

Our agents simplify the search process for finding the right condo construction insurance. They’ll walk you through the handpicked policy options and explain the details.

Most importantly, they’ll be there for you when claim time comes. They know the ins and outs of the process and will make sure your claim is handled appropriately. 

The Lowdown on Online Quotes

Online quotes can be tempting. They are fast and easy to get — but are they accurate? And are you getting quotes for the right coverage? For business owners, choosing speed over accuracy can cost you.  

Online quotes can’t and don’t see the whole picture. They can omit important coverage that will leave you devastated if something unexpected happens. And they can leave out cost-saving opportunities that an agent can help you take advantage of. 

Instead of getting an online quote, find an independent insurance agent now, and get one-on-one consultation and affordable options for the best coverage for your unique needs.