Builder's Risk Insurance for Construction Projects: Legal Issues
Evaluating Scope of Coverage, Policy Exclusions and Coverage Extensions and Sub-Limits
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will provide counsel for construction contractors and developers with an analysis of evolving coverage issues in builder’s risk insurance and recent case law developments. The panel will outline best practices for counsel to structure coverage and resolve coverage disputes that arise during construction.
Outline
- Scope of coverage
- Who is covered
- Additional insureds
- Types of accidents covered
- Costs recoverable
- Common exclusions and exceptions to exclusions
- Coverage extensions and sub-limits
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What types of accidents are covered in a typical builder’s risk policy?
- What common exclusions and exceptions are in typical policies?
- What costs are generally recoverable under a builder’s risk policy?
- What are the most often litigated builder’s risk issues?
Following the speaker presentations, you'll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.
Faculty

Michael S. McNamara
Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
Mr. McNamara's practice focuses on litigation of complex construction and engineering disputes, frequently... | Read More
Mr. McNamara's practice focuses on litigation of complex construction and engineering disputes, frequently involving claims for additional costs, delays and terminations. He has handled major trials of multimillion-dollar construction disputes and has represented owners, contractors and construction managers in many other cases successfully resolved in settlement.
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Melissa C. Lesmes
Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
Ms. Lesmes focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation with an emphasis on construction claims and... | Read More
Ms. Lesmes focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation with an emphasis on construction claims and insurance coverage disputes. She has substantial experience in construction defect litigation, having handled claims involving delay, total cost, design, defective products, mold, EIFS and Chinese drywall. She also has experience in claims involving builder's risk, CGL, and other policies.
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