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Construction Insurance

Those risk managers who buy construction insurance, and the brokers and agents who help arrange construction insurance coverage, know that the construction insurance world presents many special challenges. Construction companies have been weakened by the recession, the economy is still in recovery and profits are harder to come by, making it more important than ever for risk managers to get the best builders' risk coverage available. This special section dedicated to construction insurance will keep you informed about key trends with featured reports, interviews with experts, white papers, recommended resources and the latest news.

Head of the Line

Public, Private Sectors Could Unite to Fix U.S. Infrastructure

One old-time financing method could give budget-squeezed governmental agencies needed capital flexibility to immediately pay for infrastructure repairs—but the surety industry, contractors and lenders would have to modify their business models first.
Project Losses a Major Consideration in Contractor Coverage

Many small and midsize contractors don't consult their surety-bond underwriters soon enough after running into trouble that could trigger a bond—an event that threatens a contractor's ability to remain in business.

Featured Report

Surety Capacity Remains Ample and Inexpensive, Despite Construction Downturn

Fiscally fit bond principals with solid management plans–and without losses–are discovering sufficient and inexpensive capacity for surety insurance, say brokers and underwriters.