10 Things you should know about ZurichBuildersRisk.ca
1. What do I have to do to get access to ZurichBuildersRisk.ca?
2. Is ZurichBuildersRisk.ca only for Zurich customers?
3. What is Zurich Builder's Risk's minimum premium?
4. What do I do if I have projects that are over $4 million frame or $5 million non-combustible?
5. Will this policy include auto or liability coverage options?
6. Are the wordings applicable to the Canadian market?
7. Can I issue a policy if the project has already started?
8. Is there protection for my equipment after it is installed and operating on the job site?
9. Where can I learn more about Zurich's online products?
10. What if I have a question about a project right now?
1. What do I have to do to get access to ZurichBuildersRisk.ca?
All Zurich contracted brokers have access to ZurichBuildersRisk.ca. If you did not receive a registration email, please go to ZurichBuildersRisk.ca to register. You will be prompted to send an email with your name, brokerage, location and phone number.
2. Is ZurichBuildersRisk.ca only for Zurich customers?
No, qualifying projects can be written on ZurichBuildersRisk.ca – even if the home owner’s or contractor’s operational policy is with another carrier.
3. What is Zurich Builder’s Risk’s minimum premium?
The minimum premium is $800.
4. What do I do if I have projects that are over $4 million frame or $5 million non-combustible?
Projects that are not eligible for ZurichBuildersRisk.ca should be submitted to your construction underwriter as per Zurich’s current appetite, minimum premiums and guidelines.
5. Will this policy include auto or liability coverage options?
No, currently ZurichBuildersRisk.ca is for the property exposures of a Builder’s Risk project. Other coverages your customer may require may be submitted to your construction underwriter as per Zurich’s current appetite, minimum premiums and guidelines.
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6. Are the wordings applicable to the Canadian market?
Yes, the ZurichBuildersRisk.ca wordings have been specifically created for the unique needs of a Builders Risk project and may be found on the Broker Website on www.zurichcanada.com.
7. Can I issue a policy if the project has already started?
Yes, you can issue a policy effective today’s date and coverage will include any completed construction. However, construction more than 30% complete requires underwriting approval and backdating of coverage is not possible.
8. Is there protection for my equipment after it is installed and operating on the job site?
Yes, you can add Equipment Breakdown coverage to a ZurichBuildersRisk.ca policy in just one click. For more information on how you can protect your project against the unpredictable, click here.
9. Where can I learn more about Zurich's online products?
Product and marketing information is available on ZurichEZclick.ca. Visit our new online gateway to find the most up-to-date information on Zurich's online rate, quote, issue products.
10. What if I have a question about a project right now?
Contact our dedicated builders risk team of underwriters for any questions you have on ZurichBuildersRisk.ca. Send us an e-mail or call 1-888-888-9883, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST.
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