P&C Report: 2026 Q3 Outlook
Key Takeaways Rate trends are diverging across the Property & Casualty (P&C) marketplace, with rapidly decelerating Property pricing and continued moderation in most Liability lines. Property market conditions continue to
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Tailored Solutions for Canada’s Booming Construction Industry
Canada’s Construction industry is estimated to reach $300 billion in 2023. Unexpected costs arising from damages or accidents at a construction site can be severe. Whether a commercial project or residential, Burns & Wilcox has the capacity to offer large limits or small to meet the proper insurance needs for clients.
We also provide protection against damage to personal property during the course of construction. A tailored solution can put in place coverage while a property is under construction, along with property moved to off-site locations and in transit.
We also provide protection against damage to personal property during the course of construction. A tailored solution can put in place coverage while a property is under construction, along with property moved to off-site locations and in transit.
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$53,400
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL NEW BUILD
$44,800
BUILDER'S RISK - NEW BUILD
$43,800
BUILDER'S RISK - Large Cottage Renovation
$40,000
RETIREMENT HOME CONSTRUCTION
Areas Of Specialty
Builder’s Risk
- Contractors
- Project Owners
- Developers
- Construction Companies
- Building Owners
- Subcontractors
- Catered Project Terms
- Up to 3 Mortgagees
Course of Construction
- Dwellings
- Buildings
- Condos
- High-Value Homes
- Commercial Build
- Department of Defence
- Infrastructure
- Catered Project Terms
- Up to 3 Mortgagees
Projects Already Started
- Dwellings
- Buildings
- Condos
- High-Value Homes
- Catered Project Terms
- Infrastructure
- Commercial Build
- Up to 3 Mortgagees
Available Products
- Residential, Commercial and Infrastructure projects
- Ground-up Construction or Renovation
- Projects Already Started
- Theft of Building Materials On and Offsite
- Unprotected Locations including Island Properties Eligible
- Flexible Term Options on New Business and Extensions
- Owners Acting as the General Contractors Considered
- Renovations and Tail End Renovations
- Only licensed Insured Contractor
- Owner/builder – excludes Liability – must be Using Licensed Subcontractors Only
- Homes in Brush, Coastal Areas, and Earthquake Zones
- Dwellings with Losses
- Named Insured’s can be Trusts, Estates, LLC’s or Corporations
- Homeowners Form
- $5 Million Premises Liability Limit
- Medical Payment Coverage
- Theft of Building Materials
- Theft on Contents
- Catered Project Terms
Notice
Product Documents
Featured Expert
Steven Hrab
Vice President, Construction, Canada Division
Specialties
- Construction
Steve has spent 20 years in the industry, 5 of which have been with Burns & Wilcox. Prior to joining the company, he headed up the Construction Program at Premier…
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Construction Market Overview: Terms and Conditions That Can Impact Claims
Key Takeaways: Seemingly minor changes in policy language can significantly alter how coverage responds for Construction risks, particularly when embedded within broader endorsements. Common exclusions and limitations—including Action Over, subsidence, and hot work provisions—can
Great underwriters, willing to find a solution as well a wide offering of coverages.
Recent Construction Wins
$53,400
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL NEW BUILD
$44,800
BUILDER'S RISK - NEW BUILD
$43,800
BUILDER'S RISK - Large Cottage Renovation
$40,000
RETIREMENT HOME CONSTRUCTION
$26,500
CONSTRUCTION OF A 45+ UNIT BUILDING
$24,000
BUILDER'S RISK - Residential Multi-Unit New Build
$22,600
BUILDER'S RISK - FOUNDATION RENOVATION
$15,400
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING
$12,700
BUILDER'S RISK - Commercial Building New Build
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– Revenue up to $15M accepted
– 138 Industries Accepted
– Excluded Industries include: adult content, auction sites, data processing, debt collection, direct marketing franchisees, healthcare aggregators, online gambling, payment processors, pos technology, search engines and social media.
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State of the Construction Market
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