Installation Floater Insurance

Installation floaters provide course of construction coverage for property of the insured and property of others that is being installed or awaiting installation. This is an Inland Marine policy that can help protect subcontractors and service providers from the exposures they face during installation.

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Appetite

An Installation Floater Builders Risk policy is typically purchased by subcontractors, tradesmen and service providers who are responsible for their own labor and materials until the installation is completed and accepted by the owner or general contractor.

  • Residential and commercial installation projects valued at $75 million and under are eligible, including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, commercial landscapers, and other service providers.

Common installation projects include but are not limited to:

  • Asphalt and concrete
  • Cabinets
  • Cellular tower
  • Heating and air conditioning (HVAC)
  • Fencing
  • Parks and playgrounds
  • Pipeline
  • Plumbing
  • Roofing
  • Scoreboards
  • Sewer lines
  • Solar panels
  • Water treatment plant improvements

Geography

  • Nationwide

Ineligible risks

  • Contractors in the business of hoisting, lifting or moving property for others, e.g. rigging contractors.

Coverages offered

Protection for direct physical loss or damage to materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, fixtures and other property of a similar nature for which you are responsible and that is designated to become a permanent part of a covered project.

  • No premium commitment is required.
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  • Installation projects up to $75 million
  • Two or more years of related business experience
  • Residential and commercial subcontractors and service providers are eligible.
  • Policy options to insure one or multiple installation projects in one or more states
  • Protects material or equipment to be installed in the insured’s care, custody or control
  • Extended coverage while in transit and temporary storage
  • Coverage for labor and profit
  • Admitted