What is Contractor’s All Risk Policy?
During the course of execution of project relating to construction of building and civil engineering works, certain unforeseen accidents could occur resulting in considerable financial loss to the contract works, construction / or the principals arising from damage to the contract works, construction of plant and machinery as well as Third Party Claims. The Contractors All Risks (CAR) Insurance has been designed to protect the interests of the Contractors /Principal against such losses.
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Why Do You Need It?
Contractors All Risk is a comprehensive insurance cover to the client for any contingency from the moment the material is unloaded at the site of the project and continues during storage, physical construction/erection and till the test run is over and during maintenance, if covered.
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Contractors All Risk (CAR) insurance provides essential protection for construction and infrastructure projects against material theft and accidental damage. Contractors, builders, and developers face risks such as theft, weather-related damage, and machinery accidents. CAR insurance offers comprehensive coverage, ensuring projects stay on track financially despite unforeseen incidents, safeguarding investments and providing peace of mind.
Benefits of Contractors' All-Risk Insurance Policy
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What is Contractor’s All Risk Insurance?
20 Apr 2022
During the tenure of execution of civil engineering projects, including the construction of residential and non-residential properties, like bridges, hospitals, schools, etc. unforeseen accidents may arise, which could result in disastrous financial loss to the construction company and other parties involved. Apart from the property damage due to inferior construction or materials, an injury may be caused to a third party, resulting in claims or lawsuits.
Below are the detailed inclusions and exclusions of Contractor’s All Risk Policy
Location Risks: Fire, Lighting, Theft, Burglary & Housebreaking
Testing and Commissioning Risks*: Failure of Safety Devices, Leakage of Electricity, Insulation failure, Short circuit, explosion
Act of God: Storm, Tempest, Hurricane, Flood, Inundation, Subsidence, Landslide, Rockslide, earthquake.
Handling Risks: Impact from falling objects, Collision, Failure of Cranes or Tackles etc.
Risk of Human Element: Carelessness, Negligence, Faults in Erection/Construction, Strike & Riot, Malicious damage, Terrorism
Testing Perils: Maximum value at risk. A specific request to be made to UW
War & Allied Perils
Wilful act or wilful negligence of Insured/ his representatives.
Excess in respect of each claim as stated in the policy
Normal wear and tear, gradual deterioration, lack of use, obsolescence, rust, etc.
Any damages/ penalties on account of the Insured of the terms of delivery/ completion under his contract of construction.
Nuclear & Allied Perils.
Cessation of work
Losses discovered only at the time of taking an inventory
Loss/ damage due to faulty design, defective material or casting other than faults in erection.
Consequential loss/ liability of any kind.
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