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Basement and underpinning contractor: who writes it?

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What underwriters will focus on

Basement and underpinning contractor with collapse, ground movement and damage to neighbouring buildings as key exposures. Underwriters will focus on excavation depths, temporary works design, sequencing and protection of existing structures.

Where to start

  1. Original UnderwritingSpecialist MGA offering CAR, plant, EL and PL; a strong starting point for a coordinated construction placement.
  2. Imperial UnderwritingConstruction-focused specialist MGA with CAR, EL, PL and plant options matching the core cover requirements.
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Original UnderwritingMGAStrong fit★ Specialist appetite
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Specialist MGA offering CAR, plant, EL and PL; a strong starting point for a coordinated construction placement.
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Check basement and underpinning acceptance, depth restrictions, and vibration, weakening or removal of support exclusions.

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Imperial UnderwritingMGAStrong fit★ Specialist appetite
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Construction-focused specialist MGA with CAR, EL, PL and plant options matching the core cover requirements.
Check
Check underpinning methods accepted, neighbouring property exposure and temporary works design requirements.

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UK markets that write basement and underpinning contractor risks

We found 120 UK markets that write basement and underpinning contractor risks: 32 insurers, 85 MGAs and 3 Lloyd's markets. Commonly listed: Original Underwriting, Imperial Underwriting.

Top 10 markets for basement and underpinning contractor risks

  1. Original Underwriting (MGA)
  2. Imperial Underwriting (MGA)
  3. Victor Insurance (MGA)
  4. Artes Specialty (MGA)
  5. RSA (Insurer)
  6. QBE (Insurer)
  7. Travelers (Insurer)
  8. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (Insurer)
  9. HDI Global (Insurer)
  10. Pen Underwriting (MGA)

Placing notes

Party wall disputes, subsidence and damage to neighbouring properties drive the exposure. Underwriters ask about excavation depths, temporary works design, engineer involvement, monitoring of adjoining buildings and whether JCT 6.5.1 non-negligent cover is needed.

Also known as

basement excavation contractor, underpinning specialist, basement conversion, subterranean construction

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