General Contractors Insurance
Fifty-three percent of contractors report that professional positions – project supervisors, estimators and engineers – are difficult to fill1. Timelines, change orders and contract administration add to your concerns. The need for a knowledgeable, specialized insurer is paramount to your success. Our Risk Control, Underwriting and Claim professionals, dedicated to your industry, are skilled in helping you better manage complex indemnity, additional insured and contractual exposures.
INDUSTRYEdge® for General Contractors
General contractors have unique risks. Travelers INDUSTRYEdge offers products and insights to help our customers stay ahead of risk by preparing for it and ultimately helping to reduce loss costs and keep projects running smoothly. Our broad, tailored coverages and enhancements are based on our deep knowledge and experience in the construction industry, and specifically designed to meet the needs of our customers.
What kind of contractors is this right for?
Contractors who build:
- Commercial
- Retail
- Industrial
- Institutional
- Mixed – use
- and many more
Serving both multi-state and local contractors
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Related Products & Solutions
Property
When it comes to insuring your commercial property, Travelers has a number of solutions to help keep your property protected.
Inland Marine
Provides protection for fixed property under construction and equipment used during construction, whether it is in transit, in storage or at the jobsite.
Contract Surety
Our specialized construction underwriters have deep industry knowledge and an ability to provide flexible, innovative solutions.
CyberRisk
Provides organizations of all sizes coverage to help protect against data breaches and other fast-evolving cyber exposures.
Environmental & Contractors Professional Practice
Broad coverage to protect contractors against professional and pollution liability risks resulting from professional acts, errors or omissions.
Owners and Contractors Protective Liability
Purchased by contractors to protect owners against vicarious liability for ongoing operations performed by, or the owner’s negligent supervision of, the designated “contractor.”
Railroad Protective Liability
Required of contractors who perform work on or around railroad tracks, railroad right-of-way or owned railroad property.
Commercial Surety
Travelers can help both individuals and businesses – ranging from small to multi-national companies – with their commercial surety needs.
Management & Professional Liability
Policies that fit your unique responsibilities and exposures – whether you’re a private, public, nonprofit or a financial institution.
Insights & Expertise
Managing Your Construction Risk
Learn six ways contractors can effectively manage their cost of risk to help improve their bottom line, their reputation and worker safety.
Take the Workforce Pressure Test [Tool]
Are you doing enough to help your workforce run and grow safely? This 5-minute test can help identify what may be your biggest construction workforce risk.
Understanding Risk Transfer
Regardless of the size of an operation, or their role in a particular project, companies should be aware of the operational and financial risks associated with contractor/vendor selection.
Related Services
Risk Control
Travelers risk control construction specialists have the knowledge and the experience to meet your risk control needs and to help you take a proactive approach to safety and accident prevention.
Claim
Construction claims are complex and potentially volatile. That's why Travelers has a specialized construction claim service operation to focus on these unique claims.