Building Products & Materials
Equity Risk Partners - Industry Sectors
Building Products & Materials Potential risk in the building products and materials space is widespread and can range from small personal claims to significant class action litigation. We have worked with a large variety of companies across the sector, so we understand your unique needs and we have the experience to ensure that all potential exposures are covered. Types of Companies
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Basic Building Materials - cement, concrete, aggregates, brick, glass and other materials
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Building Products - roofing, siding, lumber, plywood, OSB, insulation, wallboard, windows, doors, cabinets, countertops, HVAC, piping, plumbing fixtures/fittings, flooring, electrical products, paint and many other products
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Distribution and Retail - spanning a wide range of distribution ecosystems
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Homebuilding - national and regional / local builders
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Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) - including all segments of the EPC value chain Key Risk & Insurance Components
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Product Liability is typically the biggest coverage concern. Most common allegations are that building materials are faulty or defective due to their design and / or installation.
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Professional Liability exposures may be moderate or very significant depending on the amount of influence a company has on the product design.
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Building Products & Materials Potential risk in the building products and materials space is widespread and can range from small personal claims to significant class action litigation. We have worked with a large variety of companies across the sector, so we understand your unique needs and we have the experience to ensure that all potential exposures are covered. Types of Companies
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Basic Building Materials - cement, concrete, aggregates, brick, glass and other materials
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Building Products - roofing, siding, lumber, plywood, OSB, insulation, wallboard, windows, doors, cabinets, countertops, HVAC, piping, plumbing fixtures/fittings, flooring, electrical products, paint and many other products
•
Distribution and Retail - spanning a wide range of distribution ecosystems
•
Homebuilding - national and regional / local builders
•
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) - including all segments of the EPC value chain Key Risk & Insurance Components
•
Product Liability is typically the biggest coverage concern. Most common allegations are that building materials are faulty or defective due to their design and / or installation.
•
Professional Liability exposures may be moderate or very significant depending on the amount of influence a company has on the product design.
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