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Our Expert® builders’ risk coverage includes

  • Broad form physical damage or loss to the insured property
  • DE4 (defective part) exclusion
  • Protection for innocent insureds when there is a breach of policy conditions
  • Property in transit or while in storage offsite — does not increase the limit of insurance but automatically includes the lesser of 20% of the limit or $500,000
  • Automatic extensions of coverage


Automatic extensions of coverage


The following extensions are automatically included as part of the limit of insurance.

Extension Time period or limit
Removal to protect property from damage 30 days
Debris removal Additional 5% of policy limit to maximum of $100,000
Removal of debris blown onto the property Included
Permission for emergency repairs $100,000 if reported within 30 days
Bylaws Included
Extra expenses $100,000
Expediting expenses $100,000
Automatic fire suppression system recharge expense $50,000
Valuable papers and records — including models $50,000
On-premises pollution $50,000
Professional fees $50,000


In addition to the limit of insurance, these extension limits are automatically provided:

Extension Limit
Escalation of costs 10% of the policy limit
Reward $10,000
Fire department service charges $25,000


Available optional endorsements


Soft costs endorsement

This covers additional fees that are incurred when project completion is delayed as a result of an insured loss, such as additional loan interest, new or revised building permits, and additional property taxes. The following extensions are automatically included as part of the limit of insurance:

Extension Limit
Ingress/egress $100,000


In addition to the limit of insurance, the following extension limits are automatically provided:

Extension Limit
Fines, damages and penalties $25,000
Off-premises heat, power, gas, water, or communication services $25,000
Extended rental costs $25,000


Delayed startup — loss of rents endorsement

This covers rental income which is lost when project completion is delayed as a result of an insured loss. The following extensions are automatically included as part of the limit of insurance:

Extension Limit
Loss of lease $25,000
Civil authority shut down — does not include a general shutdown of businesses such as a pandemic $25,000


Higher limits may be available.

Did you know? We also offer contract and commercial surety bonding solutions. Reach out to your broker to learn more.

Economical specializes in coverage for these mid-market sectors
 

  • Auto dealerships
  • Banks
  • Low/medium/high-rise offices
  • Hospitals
  • Manufacturing 
  • Medical clinics
  • Retail
  • Schools 
  • Shopping centres
  • Sports facilities
  • Warehouse and storage facilities
  • Water treatment distribution and waste water facilities
  • Earth moving
  • Road construction 
  • Site clearing
  • Site grading
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities relocation

We may also provide coverage for:

  • Commercial and industrial additions and renovations (non-frame)
  • Residential new builds, additions, and renovations (non-frame)
  • Blanket Builders’ Risk (non-frame) with supporting business

If you’re a broker looking for more information about the types of risks we may cover, visit our Broker Extranet or talk to your business development representative.

We offer flexible property & casualty coverage for contractors, too

Our Expert® Contractors’ coverage is tailored for

  • Industrial, commercial, and residential builders
  • Specialized contractors
  • Contractors with annual revenues in excess of $3 million


Economical takes an innovative approach to protecting buildings, equipment, and stock by grouping coverage extensions in bundles with generous shared aggregate limits. This industry-leading format lets policyholders choose how to allocate their claim dollars:

  • Business expansion — $1,000,000 aggregate limit
  • Claim recovery — $150,000 aggregate limit
  • Operations — $100,000 aggregate limit
  • Undeclared property — $250,000 aggregate limit
  • Off premises — $100,000 aggregate limit
  • Crime — $50,000 aggregate limit
  • Catch-all — $25,000 aggregate limit

Expert® Contractors’ insurance also includes liability, contractor equipment coverage, business interruption coverage, and more.

Get Economical on your side today!

If you’re a broker looking for more information, visit our Broker Extranet or talk to your business development representative.

If you’re a contractor, reach out to your broker to get the coverage that counts.