CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL

"News and Information for Construction Defect and Claims Professionals"

CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL - ISSUE 242749 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026

High-Risk Construction Projects Demand Specialized Insurance

High Risk Meter
January 26, 2026
Kyle Sternadori - Construction Executive

Today’s construction projects are riskier than ever and often not covered by traditional insurance. Securing casualty insurance in the wholesale market can help construction companies better execute these high-stakes ventures.

From bridges and tunnels to high-rise homes in coastal areas, more construction projects are falling into a high-risk profile. As economic, political and environmental indicators push these projects beyond traditional insurance options, wholesale casualty coverage offers the right security to get contracts approved and shovels in the ground.

Reprinted courtesy of Kyle Sternadori, Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved.


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