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Construction insurance · For brokers

Built around the work.

From artisan trades to complex projects, bring the operation, contracts and coverage needs into one placement conversation.

Trades · Contractors · Projects

Construction professional working on site
Every site. Every trade. Every stage.

Available Products

Explore coverage options for the account’s operations, people, property and contractual needs.

Core Offerings

  • Commercial General Liability (CGL)
  • Excess & Umbrella
  • Workers’ Compensation

Supporting Lines

  • Builder’s Risk
  • Commercial Auto
  • Contractors Equipment
  • Inland Marine / Installation
  • Owner’s Interest / OCP
  • Site Pollution Liability
  • Surety
  • Wrap-Ups (OCIP / CCIP)

Availability varies by operation, state and underwriting review. Products may be placed separately or together, depending on the account and market.

Different operations.
Different paths to placement.

Availability varies by operation, state and underwriting review.

More account and underwriting detail

Operations considered

  • General contractors
  • Artisan / specialty trades
  • Commercial and residential construction
  • Renovation / remodeling
  • Ground-up construction
  • Construction managers
  • Owners / developers
  • Project-specific exposures
  • Selected new ventures

Flag for closer review

  • NY Labor Law / Five Borough work
  • Height and exterior work
  • Structural work
  • Excavation
  • Roofing
  • Demolition
  • Infrastructure / utility operations
  • Unusual project structures

Construction placement considerations

Appetite varies by trade, geography and exposure. Osprey works across multiple construction markets, allowing us to evaluate accounts against more than one underwriting path. New York Labor Law, height, structural work, excavation, demolition and other specialized exposures receive additional underwriting review.

Representative trades

  • Carpentry
  • Concrete
  • Electrical
  • Excavation
  • HVAC
  • Landscaping
  • Masonry
  • Painting
  • Plumbing
  • Roofing
  • Steel erection
  • Flooring
  • Equipment installation
  • Demolition
  • Utility / infrastructure work
  • Other specialty trades

Trade & small contractor solutions

Many established trades and selected new ventures can be considered, with streamlined placement available for eligible risks.

Middle-market contractors

Broader solutions for established general contractors and trades with more complex contractual or operational requirements.

New York construction

Specialized underwriting considers New York Labor Law / Action Over, height, exterior operations, project structure, subcontracting and risk transfer.

Project / owner exposures

Project-specific and owner’s-interest liability solutions may address exposures outside a standard annual contractor practice policy.

Excess / umbrella

Explore supported excess over selected Osprey-placed primary programs and select unsupported excess. Contractor practice policies, specified-project placements and owner’s-interest exposures can follow different underwriting paths. Capacity and attachment depend on the account and market review.

Equipment that moves with the work

Review tools and contractors equipment alongside the jobsite, storage and transit exposures. Coverage should reflect where equipment is used and how it moves between projects.

Operations and trades

Describe the work performed, the project types and the role of subcontractors.

Project environment

Location, occupied premises and work at height or below ground help explain the exposure.

Contracts

Insurance requirements and allocation of responsibilities shape the placement discussion.

People and equipment

Payroll, crew duties, vehicles and equipment identify the resources at risk.

Loss experience

Prior claims and corrective actions provide context for underwriting review.

See the whole account.

Liability & contract needs

  • Contractors general liability

    Selected artisan and general contractors, with $1 million occurrence / $2 million aggregate options. Trade, state and work performed determine fit.

  • Excess & project liability

    Review excess, owner’s interest / OCP and controlled-program needs alongside the underlying coverage.

  • Specialty obligations

    Discuss site pollution, contract requirements and surety needs early.

People, property & projects

  • Tools & contractors equipment

    Owned tools, scheduled equipment and rented equipment options for eligible contractors.

  • Builder’s risk & installation

    Consider work in progress, installation materials, transit and temporary storage.

  • Workers’ compensation & auto

    Bring crew duties, payroll, vehicle use and operating states into the placement review.

The placement desk

Complex work deserves a closer look.

Flag New York operations, work at height, roofing, structural work, demolition and excavation early. New York Labor Law / Action Over, contract terms and subcontractor controls require specific review.

Discuss the details ↗

A stronger submission starts here.

Start with what you have. We’ll identify what else is needed.

The account

  • Named insured & effective date
  • Operations & states of work
  • Receipts, payroll & subcontracting
  • Current coverage & requested limits
  • Project & contract details

The supporting detail

  • Completed ACORD applications
  • Required supplemental applications
  • Currently valued loss runs

Show receipts by trade and explain who performs the work.

Additional preparation by coverage and operation

Start with these

  • Named insured / legal entity and primary location
  • Requested effective date and coverage limits
  • Clear description of operations and contractor trades
  • States where work is performed
  • Current-year projected gross receipts
  • Payroll
  • Subcontracted cost
  • Residential / commercial mix
  • New construction / renovation / service-repair mix
  • Current or expiring carrier and premium, if insured
  • Currently valued loss information

Add when applicable

  • ACORD 125
  • ACORD 126
  • ACORD 131 when Excess/Umbrella is requested
  • Contractor supplemental application
  • Three-to-five years of currently valued loss runs, depending on program
  • Current / planned project or WIP schedule
  • Largest current and completed project information
  • Maximum interior/exterior height
  • Below-grade work details
  • Roofing, demolition or structural-work details
  • Sample subcontract agreement
  • Subcontractor certificate of insurance
  • Additional-insured / indemnification / hold-harmless requirements
  • Current GL policy for rewrite/excess review
  • Current Auto and WC policies where relevant to excess placement
  • Project budget and schedule for project-specific risks
  • Construction contract / insurance requirements for owner or project placements

Placement notes

Trade mix matters

A contractor’s actual work is more useful than a generic general contractor label. Break out receipts by trade and describe who performs each operation.

Explain subcontracting

Describe the percentage subcontracted, subcontract agreements and certificate controls so underwriters can evaluate risk transfer.

Identify unusual exposures early

Disclose height, roofing, structural work, demolition, excavation and New York operations at the beginning of review.

Applications & guides

Prepare the right details.

Confirm carrier supplements, ACORD editions and loss-run periods for the selected program. Blank ACORD and carrier forms are not distributed here.

Browse 11 coverage preparation guides
View guide: Contractors General Liability
Contractors General Liability · reference guide

Construction · Public preparation guide

Contractors General Liability

Reviewed 2026-09-28 · Review through 2026-12-28 · Revision 1

At a glance

Territory
Confirm with underwriting
Submission route
Manual review

Values & exposures

Receipts by trade (USD / current-year projection)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Payroll and subcontracted cost (USD / stated period)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Maximum work height (feet) and below-grade work
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Project values (USD), locations and timeline
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.

What fits / What needs review

  • Artisan & specialty trades
  • General contractors
  • New York construction
  • Owners & project risks
  • Flag New York operations, work at height, roofing, structural work, demolition and excavation early. New York Labor Law / Action Over, contract terms and subcontractor controls require specific review.

Applications & documents

  • ACORD 125

    When required by the selected coverage/program; confirm the current edition.

  • ACORD 126

    When required by the selected coverage/program; confirm the current edition.

  • Required supplemental applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Currently valued loss runs

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

Open Osprey Construction preparation worksheet →

The worksheet supplements your preparation. An insurer’s own supplemental, signed application and declarations may still be required.

Submission route

The Quote Requests portal accepts the account for manual review. Online rating is not offered by this guide.

Preparation guidance, not an eligibility decision, account quote or coverage confirmation. Confirm applicable terms and required forms with underwriting.

Osprey approved editorial guidance · 28 September 2026

View guide: Excess & Umbrella
Excess & Umbrella · reference guide

Construction · Public preparation guide

Excess & Umbrella

Reviewed 2026-09-28 · Review through 2026-12-28 · Revision 1

At a glance

Territory
Confirm with underwriting
Submission route
Manual review

Values & exposures

Receipts by trade (USD / current-year projection)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Payroll and subcontracted cost (USD / stated period)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Maximum work height (feet) and below-grade work
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Project values (USD), locations and timeline
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.

What fits / What needs review

  • Artisan & specialty trades
  • General contractors
  • New York construction
  • Owners & project risks
  • Flag New York operations, work at height, roofing, structural work, demolition and excavation early. New York Labor Law / Action Over, contract terms and subcontractor controls require specific review.

Applications & documents

  • ACORD 125

    When required by the selected coverage/program; confirm the current edition.

  • ACORD 131

    When excess/umbrella is requested and the selected program requires it.

  • Required supplemental applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Currently valued loss runs

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

Open Osprey Construction preparation worksheet →

The worksheet supplements your preparation. An insurer’s own supplemental, signed application and declarations may still be required.

Submission route

The Quote Requests portal accepts the account for manual review. Online rating is not offered by this guide.

Preparation guidance, not an eligibility decision, account quote or coverage confirmation. Confirm applicable terms and required forms with underwriting.

Osprey approved editorial guidance · 28 September 2026

View guide: Owner’s Interest / OCP
Owner’s Interest / OCP · reference guide

Construction · Public preparation guide

Owner’s Interest / OCP

Reviewed 2026-09-28 · Review through 2026-12-28 · Revision 1

At a glance

Territory
Confirm with underwriting
Submission route
Manual review

Values & exposures

Receipts by trade (USD / current-year projection)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Payroll and subcontracted cost (USD / stated period)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Maximum work height (feet) and below-grade work
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Project values (USD), locations and timeline
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.

What fits / What needs review

  • Artisan & specialty trades
  • General contractors
  • New York construction
  • Owners & project risks
  • Flag New York operations, work at height, roofing, structural work, demolition and excavation early. New York Labor Law / Action Over, contract terms and subcontractor controls require specific review.

Applications & documents

  • Completed ACORD applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Required supplemental applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Currently valued loss runs

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

Open Osprey Construction preparation worksheet →

The worksheet supplements your preparation. An insurer’s own supplemental, signed application and declarations may still be required.

Submission route

The Quote Requests portal accepts the account for manual review. Online rating is not offered by this guide.

Preparation guidance, not an eligibility decision, account quote or coverage confirmation. Confirm applicable terms and required forms with underwriting.

Osprey approved editorial guidance · 28 September 2026

View guide: OCIP / CCIP
OCIP / CCIP · reference guide

Construction · Public preparation guide

OCIP / CCIP

Reviewed 2026-09-28 · Review through 2026-12-28 · Revision 1

At a glance

Territory
Confirm with underwriting
Submission route
Manual review

Values & exposures

Receipts by trade (USD / current-year projection)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Payroll and subcontracted cost (USD / stated period)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Maximum work height (feet) and below-grade work
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Project values (USD), locations and timeline
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.

What fits / What needs review

  • Artisan & specialty trades
  • General contractors
  • New York construction
  • Owners & project risks
  • Flag New York operations, work at height, roofing, structural work, demolition and excavation early. New York Labor Law / Action Over, contract terms and subcontractor controls require specific review.

Applications & documents

  • Completed ACORD applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Required supplemental applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Currently valued loss runs

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

Open Osprey Construction preparation worksheet →

The worksheet supplements your preparation. An insurer’s own supplemental, signed application and declarations may still be required.

Submission route

The Quote Requests portal accepts the account for manual review. Online rating is not offered by this guide.

Preparation guidance, not an eligibility decision, account quote or coverage confirmation. Confirm applicable terms and required forms with underwriting.

Osprey approved editorial guidance · 28 September 2026

View guide: Builder’s Risk
Builder’s Risk · reference guide

Construction · Public preparation guide

Builder’s Risk

Reviewed 2026-09-28 · Review through 2026-12-28 · Revision 1

At a glance

Territory
Confirm with underwriting
Submission route
Manual review

Values & exposures

Receipts by trade (USD / current-year projection)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Payroll and subcontracted cost (USD / stated period)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Maximum work height (feet) and below-grade work
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Project values (USD), locations and timeline
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.

What fits / What needs review

  • Artisan & specialty trades
  • General contractors
  • New York construction
  • Owners & project risks
  • Flag New York operations, work at height, roofing, structural work, demolition and excavation early. New York Labor Law / Action Over, contract terms and subcontractor controls require specific review.

Applications & documents

  • Completed ACORD applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Required supplemental applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Currently valued loss runs

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

Open Osprey Construction preparation worksheet →

The worksheet supplements your preparation. An insurer’s own supplemental, signed application and declarations may still be required.

Submission route

The Quote Requests portal accepts the account for manual review. Online rating is not offered by this guide.

Preparation guidance, not an eligibility decision, account quote or coverage confirmation. Confirm applicable terms and required forms with underwriting.

Osprey approved editorial guidance · 28 September 2026

View guide: Contractors Equipment
Contractors Equipment · reference guide

Construction · Public preparation guide

Contractors Equipment

Reviewed 2026-09-28 · Review through 2026-12-28 · Revision 1

At a glance

Territory
Confirm with underwriting
Submission route
Manual review

Values & exposures

Receipts by trade (USD / current-year projection)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Payroll and subcontracted cost (USD / stated period)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Maximum work height (feet) and below-grade work
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Project values (USD), locations and timeline
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.

What fits / What needs review

  • Artisan & specialty trades
  • General contractors
  • New York construction
  • Owners & project risks
  • Flag New York operations, work at height, roofing, structural work, demolition and excavation early. New York Labor Law / Action Over, contract terms and subcontractor controls require specific review.

Applications & documents

  • Completed ACORD applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Required supplemental applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Currently valued loss runs

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

Open Osprey Construction preparation worksheet →

The worksheet supplements your preparation. An insurer’s own supplemental, signed application and declarations may still be required.

Submission route

The Quote Requests portal accepts the account for manual review. Online rating is not offered by this guide.

Preparation guidance, not an eligibility decision, account quote or coverage confirmation. Confirm applicable terms and required forms with underwriting.

Osprey approved editorial guidance · 28 September 2026

View guide: Inland Marine / Installation
Inland Marine / Installation · reference guide

Construction · Public preparation guide

Inland Marine / Installation

Reviewed 2026-09-28 · Review through 2026-12-28 · Revision 1

At a glance

Territory
Confirm with underwriting
Submission route
Manual review

Values & exposures

Receipts by trade (USD / current-year projection)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Payroll and subcontracted cost (USD / stated period)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Maximum work height (feet) and below-grade work
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Project values (USD), locations and timeline
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.

What fits / What needs review

  • Artisan & specialty trades
  • General contractors
  • New York construction
  • Owners & project risks
  • Flag New York operations, work at height, roofing, structural work, demolition and excavation early. New York Labor Law / Action Over, contract terms and subcontractor controls require specific review.

Applications & documents

  • Completed ACORD applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Required supplemental applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Currently valued loss runs

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

Open Osprey Construction preparation worksheet →

The worksheet supplements your preparation. An insurer’s own supplemental, signed application and declarations may still be required.

Submission route

The Quote Requests portal accepts the account for manual review. Online rating is not offered by this guide.

Preparation guidance, not an eligibility decision, account quote or coverage confirmation. Confirm applicable terms and required forms with underwriting.

Osprey approved editorial guidance · 28 September 2026

View guide: Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation · reference guide

Construction · Public preparation guide

Workers’ Compensation

Reviewed 2026-09-28 · Review through 2026-12-28 · Revision 1

At a glance

Territory
Confirm with underwriting
Submission route
Manual review

Values & exposures

Receipts by trade (USD / current-year projection)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Payroll and subcontracted cost (USD / stated period)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Maximum work height (feet) and below-grade work
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Project values (USD), locations and timeline
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.

What fits / What needs review

  • Artisan & specialty trades
  • General contractors
  • New York construction
  • Owners & project risks
  • Flag New York operations, work at height, roofing, structural work, demolition and excavation early. New York Labor Law / Action Over, contract terms and subcontractor controls require specific review.

Applications & documents

  • Completed ACORD applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Required supplemental applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Currently valued loss runs

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

Open Osprey Construction preparation worksheet →

The worksheet supplements your preparation. An insurer’s own supplemental, signed application and declarations may still be required.

Submission route

The Quote Requests portal accepts the account for manual review. Online rating is not offered by this guide.

Preparation guidance, not an eligibility decision, account quote or coverage confirmation. Confirm applicable terms and required forms with underwriting.

Osprey approved editorial guidance · 28 September 2026

View guide: Commercial Auto
Commercial Auto · reference guide

Construction · Public preparation guide

Commercial Auto

Reviewed 2026-09-28 · Review through 2026-12-28 · Revision 1

At a glance

Territory
Confirm with underwriting
Submission route
Manual review

Values & exposures

Receipts by trade (USD / current-year projection)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Payroll and subcontracted cost (USD / stated period)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Maximum work height (feet) and below-grade work
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Project values (USD), locations and timeline
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.

What fits / What needs review

  • Artisan & specialty trades
  • General contractors
  • New York construction
  • Owners & project risks
  • Flag New York operations, work at height, roofing, structural work, demolition and excavation early. New York Labor Law / Action Over, contract terms and subcontractor controls require specific review.

Applications & documents

  • Completed ACORD applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Required supplemental applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Currently valued loss runs

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

Open Osprey Construction preparation worksheet →

The worksheet supplements your preparation. An insurer’s own supplemental, signed application and declarations may still be required.

Submission route

The Quote Requests portal accepts the account for manual review. Online rating is not offered by this guide.

Preparation guidance, not an eligibility decision, account quote or coverage confirmation. Confirm applicable terms and required forms with underwriting.

Osprey approved editorial guidance · 28 September 2026

View guide: Site / Pollution Liability
Site / Pollution Liability · reference guide

Construction · Public preparation guide

Site / Pollution Liability

Reviewed 2026-09-28 · Review through 2026-12-28 · Revision 1

At a glance

Territory
Confirm with underwriting
Submission route
Manual review

Values & exposures

Receipts by trade (USD / current-year projection)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Payroll and subcontracted cost (USD / stated period)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Maximum work height (feet) and below-grade work
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Project values (USD), locations and timeline
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.

What fits / What needs review

  • Artisan & specialty trades
  • General contractors
  • New York construction
  • Owners & project risks
  • Flag New York operations, work at height, roofing, structural work, demolition and excavation early. New York Labor Law / Action Over, contract terms and subcontractor controls require specific review.

Applications & documents

  • Completed ACORD applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Required supplemental applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Currently valued loss runs

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

Open Osprey Construction preparation worksheet →

The worksheet supplements your preparation. An insurer’s own supplemental, signed application and declarations may still be required.

Submission route

The Quote Requests portal accepts the account for manual review. Online rating is not offered by this guide.

Preparation guidance, not an eligibility decision, account quote or coverage confirmation. Confirm applicable terms and required forms with underwriting.

Osprey approved editorial guidance · 28 September 2026

View guide: Surety
Surety · reference guide

Construction · Public preparation guide

Surety

Reviewed 2026-09-28 · Review through 2026-12-28 · Revision 1

At a glance

Territory
Confirm with underwriting
Submission route
Manual review

Values & exposures

Receipts by trade (USD / current-year projection)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Payroll and subcontracted cost (USD / stated period)
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Maximum work height (feet) and below-grade work
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.
Project values (USD), locations and timeline
Confirm with underwriting
Provide account details; program thresholds require confirmation.

What fits / What needs review

  • Artisan & specialty trades
  • General contractors
  • New York construction
  • Owners & project risks
  • Flag New York operations, work at height, roofing, structural work, demolition and excavation early. New York Labor Law / Action Over, contract terms and subcontractor controls require specific review.

Applications & documents

  • Completed ACORD applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Required supplemental applications

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

  • Currently valued loss runs

    Confirm the selected program’s forms, history period and valuation age.

Open Osprey Construction preparation worksheet →

The worksheet supplements your preparation. An insurer’s own supplemental, signed application and declarations may still be required.

Submission route

The Quote Requests portal accepts the account for manual review. Online rating is not offered by this guide.

Preparation guidance, not an eligibility decision, account quote or coverage confirmation. Confirm applicable terms and required forms with underwriting.

Osprey approved editorial guidance · 28 September 2026

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