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# Builders Risk vs. Construction Insurance: What’s the Difference?

“Construction insurance” may mean a package of policies; builders risk covers property for a described construction project.

“Construction insurance” may mean a package of policies; builders risk covers property for a described construction project. The NAIC’s definition includes buildings in progress and certain related property, while liability, workers’ compensation, and auto address different risks. Ask for every policy and limit in the package before deciding whether it meets your contract requirements.

A proposal labeled construction insurance may bundle coverages, but a package name does not show which risks or parties are included. The specimen ISO builders risk form covers specified property for a described project and excludes some categories such as contractor tools. Liability and employee-injury risks need their own terms.

Ask for a schedule of all policies, insurers, limits, and forms. Identify whether materials, existing structures, tools, vehicles, subcontractors, third-party injury, and employee injuries have protection. Check exclusions and deductibles across the package and verify that the project dates and entities match the construction contracts.

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## Related Coverage

- [Builders risk](https://spot.insure/coverage/builders-risk)
- [Tools, equipment and inland marine](https://spot.insure/coverage/inland-marine)

## Sources

1. [Glossary of Insurance Terms](https://content.naic.org/glossary-insurance-terms). National Association of Insurance Commissioners; Builders’ Risk Policies. Accessed 2026-09-25.
2. [Commercial Insurance Guide](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/09-comm/commercialguide.cfm). California Department of Insurance; Form 700, revised June 14, 2024: Commercial Property > Coverage Forms and Endorsements > Builder’s Risk; Inland Marine; How Can I Purchase Commercial Insurance?; What Should I Expect from a Broker-Agent?. Accessed 2026-09-25.
3. [Small Business](https://content.naic.org/consumer/small-business.htm). National Association of Insurance Commissioners; FAQ: What’s a business owners policy?; What’s general liability insurance?. Accessed 2026-09-25.
4. [Builders Risk Coverage Form](https://assets.touchpointmarkets.com/e8/58/dec27c1b462c8227b4693fb8ac81/ih-00-70-05-17-builders-risk-coverage-form.pdf). Insurance Services Office, Inc.; hosted by Touchpoint Markets; IH 00 70 05 17, copyright 2017 (illustrative specimen): A.1–3, printed pp. 1–2; B, printed pp. 9–11; C–E, printed p. 12. Accessed 2026-09-25.

More answers: [Builders Risk Insurance FAQ](https://spot.insure/insurance-faq/builders-risk).

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