Streamline Construction Site Coverage with a CIP

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction projects can be complex operations requiring many types of insurance coverage across several tiers of subcontractors. By using a Controlled Insurance Program (CIP), construction managers, general contractors, and owners can streamline coverage, making sure all involved parties have adequate coverage.

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According to a new report by Lockton, there are many advantages to using a CIP, including

• The sponsor and all enrolled contractors/subcontractors are named insureds, not additional insureds
• The sponsor controls the implemented safety program for the entire project site, creating a safer work environment
• All enrolled contractor/subcontractor claims are paid by one carrier, avoiding disputes between carriers

The report, written by Lockton's Colleen Aegerter, is entitled Ensuring Adequate Construction Site Coverage through a Controlled Insurance Program.

"As contractual risk transfer becomes less reliable and the ISO revisions to commercial general liability policy forms and endorsements create new challenges, a Controlled Insurance Program offers a practical way to tailor coverage to meet the needs of a specific site or project," said Aegerter.

Under a CIP, all enrolled contractors or subcontractors at the project site receive general liability, excess and, in many cases, workers' compensation coverage; a CIP can cover a single site, typically large project, or multiple sites.

Lockton has a fully-dedicated CIP group with broad experience in commercial and residential projects, from single-family dwellings to buildings worth upwards of $2 billion.

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SOURCE Lockton