Builders Insurance News

‘Insufficient Support’ Blamed for Collapse of Georgia Courthouse Under Renovation

Construction crews had placed “insufficient support” beneath part of an upper floor that collapsed during renovations on the 124-year-old federal courthouse in Savannah, according to the government agency overseeing the project. Three construction workers were injured April 11 when a …

Coventry Risk Specialty Launches Pay-As-You Build Construction Program

Coventry Risk Specialty, an MGA focused on the construction industry, has launched a new Builders Reporting Policy (BRP) product for the construction industry. Coventry is the countrywide exclusive underwriter and will distribute the product through preferred surplus lines brokers. The …

Builders Insurance Adds Krause as Underwriting Vice President

Builders Insurance Group, based in Atlanta, has named Greg R. Krause as vice president of underwriting. Krause brings 31 years of experience in the property/casualty insurance sector to his responsibilities of strategic management and leadership of the underwriting division. Prior …