What’s Happening in the Builders Risk Market

Builders risk is moving fast right now and if you’re a retail agent, that can be a gift or a trap depending on how you play it. We’re seeing softer property conditions, abundant capacity, and genuinely competitive pricing, but the market is still picky where it counts: renovations, flood considerations, technology-driven projects, and the steady grind of attritional losses. We break down what’s really driving the shift and where the leverage is hiding for agents who know how to use it. We’re joined by CRC Specialty brokers Philip Young and Randy Van Horn to talk through what the marketplace looks like in the real world. The E&S builders risk marketplace is no longer a last resort; it can be a relevant, flexible source of capacity that helps fill gaps, follow form, or support quota share placements on complex construction. We also explain why CRC’s exclusive Insurisk Builders Risk facility can be a differentiator when speed, insight, and meaningful capacity decide who wins. If you’re placing builders risk insurance or any kind of construction insurance, listen now, share this with a teammate, and subscribe for more. Visit REDYIndex.com for critical pricing analysis and a snapshot of the marketplace. Do you want to take your career to the next level? Join #TeamCRC to get access to best-in-class tools, data, exclusive programs, and more! Send your resume to resumes@crcgroup.com today!

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