By Kyle Wimer CRIS, Producer & Sales Manager
For you, insurance is more than a requirement — it’s a critical part of your risk management and growth strategy. Whether you’re a general contractor, subcontractor, or specialty trade professional, the risks you face are complex and constantly evolving. That’s why partnering with a broker who not only understands construction but has a dedicated Construction Practice Group is essential to protecting your business and helping you succeed.
1. Construction Is Complex. We help to keep things simple.
The risks facing construction companies, from contractual liability and jobsite safety to builder’s risk and surety bonding, demand a level of expertise a generalist broker simply can’t provide. EHD’s Construction Practice Group speaks your language. We understand how your projects work, the pressures of tight margins and schedules, and the intricacies of subcontractor relationships. Our team is built to help you navigate these exposures and protect your bottom line.
2. Direct Access to the Right Carriers and Programs
The construction insurance marketplace is dynamic and competitive, with evolving regulations, workforce challenges, and shifting underwriting appetites. Because of our long-standing relationships with construction-focused underwriters, EHD can secure access to specialized programs, favorable terms, and responsive underwriting. We know which carriers truly understand construction risk and we leverage those relationships for your benefit.
3. Protecting You Through Contractual Risk Transfer
Construction contracts are full of complex insurance and indemnification requirements that can leave you unintentionally exposed. Our Construction Practice Group reviews your contracts in detail, working alongside legal resources to make sure your coverage, indemnity language, and risk transfer provisions align. This ensures your policies respond as intended and helps you avoid taking on unnecessary liabilities.
4. Surety and Bonding Expertise to Fuel Growth
Bonding capacity is critical to winning bids and growing your business. EHD’s in-house surety specialists understand the financial and operational complexities of the bonding process. We help you prepare and present strong financial packages, maximize your bonding capacity, and navigate the claims process if an issue arises ensuring your surety program supports your long-term growth goals.
5. Support Beyond the Policy
Did you know we can help with more than insurance policy delivery and service? Our other services include:
- Jobsite safety assessments
- Claims advocacy and support
- Experienced mod analysis and management
- Subcontractor vetting and compliance tools
- OSHA compliance guidance
These services are tailored exclusively to construction clients, giving you the confidence that your risk management program is built for your business — not retrofitted from a generic approach.
Our Construction Practice Group exists to protect what you’ve built, support your growth, and help you win more work. Call your EHD Representative today to ensure you are getting the most out of your current configuration.
