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Specialty E&S commercial property insurance for vacant buildings, historic structures, and high-hazard zone properties. Access to Lloyd's and specialty markets.

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Specialty Property Insurance

Specialty property insurance addresses commercial real estate that admitted carriers decline or rate prohibitively: vacant buildings awaiting renovation, historic structures, buildings in high-risk zones (brush fire, flood, earthquake), unusual construction types (geodesic, converted industrial), an…

Key Coverages for Specialty Property Businesses

  • Building coverage at replacement cost or agreed value
  • Vacancy permits and extended vacancy endorsements
  • Builders risk endorsements during renovation
  • Ordinance or law coverage for code-upgrade costs after a loss
  • Earthquake and flood for properties in hazard zones
  • Business income from dependent properties

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an E&S market and when do I need one?

E&S (excess and surplus lines) carriers are not admitted in the state but are licensed to write risks admitted markets decline. You need an E&S market when your property is vacant, in a high-hazard zone, has unusual construction, or has prior losses …

Does a standard commercial property policy cover a vacant building?

Standard policies contain vacancy clauses that reduce or eliminate coverage if a building is vacant beyond 30–60 days. After the vacancy period, fire, vandalism, and sprinkler leakage coverage are typically suspended. Vacancy permits or specialty vac…

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