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International risk management institute, september 2011 the builders risk book, international risk management institute, 2010 co. Practical analysis and advice on builders risk coverage, including applicable laws and contract requirements, based on more than 100 appellate court cases. The irmi construction risk conference brings about 1,500 leading project owners, general contractors, subcontractors, developers, insurers, and insurance agents and brokers together to explore and convey stateoftheart ideas and techniques for improving insurance coverages. From custom homebuilders to commercial contractors, we have a course of construction insurance solution that can provide the unique coverage builders need. Insurance archives abex affiliated brokers exchange inc. The limit must accurately reflect the total completed value of the structure all materials and labor costs, excluding land. I recently purchased the builders risk book, published by the international risk management institute irmi. Contractors and project owners need to attend to every detail to make sure their. Coverage and financing the national underwriter co. View timothy mccaffreys profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
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