Construction & Contractors Industry
Build Boldly: Insurance for India’s Construction & Contractors
From groundbreaking to grand opening, construction projects face towering risks—from structural failures to third-party injuries. Our tailored insurance solutions safeguard your site, equipment, and people so you can build with confidence.
Construction & Contractors Industry
Insurance Products
Contractors’ All Risk (CAR) Insurance
Erection All Risk (EAR) Insurance
Contractors’ Plant & Machinery (CPM) Insurance
Third-Party Liability Insurance
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Pollution & Environmental Liability
Trusted By 1500+ Enterprises
Falls & Site Accidents
Construction accounts for 11,600+ fatalities annually; falls from height, electrocution, and collapsing structures lead hazards
Equipment Breakdown & Theft
Heavy machinery breakdowns and ₹1,000+ cr in equipment theft yearly threaten project timelines
Third-Party Injury Claims
Stray debris and site operations cause frequent third-party injuries and legal claims
Project Delays & Cost Overruns
Supply-chain disruptions and monsoon halts extend project timelines, inflating budgets by 10–15%
Environmental & Pollution Liability
Hazardous spills and dust emission fines can reach ₹2 cr per incident under environmental laws
Contractors’ All Risk Insurance
Core cover for works, materials & liabilities
Erection All Risk Insurance
Essential for plant/machinery installation risks
Contractors’ Plant & Machinery Insurance
Protects heavy equipment on site
Workers’ Compensation
Mandatory crew protection for injuries
Third-Party Liability Insurance
Shields against legal claims
Professionals Covered
Contractors & Subcontractors
Project & equipment protection
Site Managers & Engineers
Liability and D&O cover
Workers & Laborers
Injury and occupational disease protection
Plant Operators
Machinery breakdown coverage
Environmental Officers
Pollution liability and cleanup support
Customers & Third Parties
Public liability coverage
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Physical loss or damage to works, materials, and temporary structures
Third-party bodily injury and property damage liability
Mechanical/electrical breakdown during erection and testing
Equipment theft and accidental damage on site
Delay in start-up financial losses due to insured perils
Exclusions
Wear & tear, gradual deterioration, and corrosion of equipment
Faulty workmanship, design errors, and material defects
War, nuclear risks, and terrorism-related losses
Pollution from long-term gradual emissions (except sudden events)
Liquidated damages or contractual fines unless endorsed
Insights & Resources
Guide
Construction Risk Mitigation Playbook 2025
Best practices for site safety and compliance.
Blog
Top 5 CAR Policy Myths Busted
Avoid coverage misunderstandings.
Report
India Construction Insurance Index
Analysis of coverage gaps in the ₹12 L cr sector.
Why Get Insured
Why Construction & Contractors Need Robust Insurance
Crane Collapse Recovery
Mumbai bridge project covered ₹5 cr in equipment damage and third-party claims under CAM policy.
Site Accident Liability
Bengaluru developer defended ₹1.2 cr lawsuit from local resident injury under third-party cover.
Monsoon Delay Mitigation
Chennai high-rise contractor recouped ₹3 cr in extra financing costs via DSU coverage.
Environmental Spill Responsen
₹1.5 cr cleanup funded under pollution liability when chemical leak occurred at industrial site.
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FAQ's
CAR covers works, materials, temporary structures, and third-party liabilities throughout construction phases, beyond basic property insurance.
Yes- EAR focuses on machinery and plant during transit, installation, testing, and commissioning, while CAR covers civil works.
Yes- Contractors’ Plant & Machinery policies include rented and owned equipment up to specified limits.
Yes- covers injuries and specified diseases arising from site activities under Indian workmen’s compensation laws.
Delay in Start-Up insurance compensates for financial losses when insured perils like floods delay project completion.