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What underwriters will focus on

Builder with scope unspecified; likely core requirements are EL, PL, contractors’ all risks and plant. Underwriters will focus on work types, height and depth exposure, subcontractor use, contract values and claims history.

Where to start

  1. Victor InsuranceSector-specialist MGA listing EL, PL, CAR and plant, matching the likely core building contractor requirements.
  2. Original UnderwritingSector-specialist MGA with CAR, plant and both liability covers listed.
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Victor InsuranceMGAStrong fit★ Specialist appetite
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AXA Insurance UK; MSIG Europe; AXIS (Lloyd's Syndicate 1686); HSB Engineering Insurance (varies by product) Source

How to trade

Quote online (own portal) · Victor for Brokers Source

Appetite
Sector-specialist MGA listing EL, PL, CAR and plant, matching the likely core building contractor requirements.
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Check permitted trades, height and depth limits, and subcontractor conditions.

ELPLCARPlantProperty

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Original UnderwritingMGAStrong fit★ Specialist appetite
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QBE (UK entity not specified) Source

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Submit to underwriter Source

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Sector-specialist MGA with CAR, plant and both liability covers listed.
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Check maximum contract values, existing structures cover and hired-in plant terms.

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UK markets that write builder risks

We found 120 UK markets that write builder risks: 32 insurers, 85 MGAs and 3 Lloyd's markets. Commonly listed: Victor Insurance, Original Underwriting.

Top 10 markets for builder risks

  1. Victor Insurance (MGA)
  2. Original Underwriting (MGA)
  3. Imperial Underwriting (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

A turnover split by activity is the starting point, along with maximum working height and depth, heat work and any structural or loft conversion work. Labour-only subcontractors and headcount shape employers' liability.

Also known as

building contractor, general builder, small works builder, building tradesperson