What Insurance Covers Property Under Construction?
Builders risk may cover eligible project property during construction, subject to the project description, locations, and covered causes.
Existing buildings, occupied areas, temporary storage, and closeout dates can affect builders-risk coverage. The policy should describe the project property and the construction period it insures.
Check property descriptions, project locations, construction stages, covered causes, and completion date. Confirm the insured parties and any extensions for existing structures.
Coverage Guides Related to Builders Risk Insurance
Sources for Builders Risk Insurance Answers
- Glossary of Insurance Terms. National Association of Insurance Commissioners; Builders’ Risk Policies; Commercial General Liability; Directors & Officers Liability; Auto Liability; Business Interruption; Equipment Breakdown & Machinery. Accessed 2026-09-25.
- Builders Risk Coverage Form. Insurance Services Office, Inc.; hosted by Touchpoint Markets; A.1.a–b and A.2.a,d p.1; B.3.c p.11; C p.12. Accessed 2026-09-25.
- Commercial Insurance Guide. California Department of Insurance; Commercial General Liability; Commercial Property; Inland Marine; Boiler and Machinery. Accessed 2026-09-25.