Construction & Engineering

Markel launches construction & engineering practice

Markel launches construction & engineering practice

New division debuts with all-risk products and a focus on innovation in a shifting market

Kenneth Araullo Nov 18, 2025
The rise of the megabuild: Why construction's new scale demands more from brokers and insurers

The rise of the megabuild: Why construction's new scale demands more from brokers and insurers

As project size and complexity skyrocket, specialists say early engagement and lifecycle risk strategies are now essential

Soft market tests mining insurers' resolve: Muñoz warns against chasing cheap coverage

Soft market tests mining insurers' resolve: Muñoz warns against chasing cheap coverage

Softening mining insurance market could lure companies into chasing cheap premiums – a move that risks leaving them exposed when major losses strike

Allianz Commercial eyes infrastructure boom as cornerstone of Canadian growth

Allianz Commercial eyes infrastructure boom as cornerstone of Canadian growth

McNulty says Canada's infrastructure push is creating new risks around climate, trade, and stockpiling

Canada's evolving construction sector forces a rethink of risk coverage

Canada's evolving construction sector forces a rethink of risk coverage

Modular builds, mega P3s, and tech-heavy projects are reshaping insurance strategies

Axis Insurance expands construction practice with new appointment

Axis Insurance expands construction practice with new appointment

Thompson will guide the national practice as demand for specialized insurance solutions intensifies

Surety bonds deliver hidden economic value, especially during hard times – SAC president

Surety bonds deliver hidden economic value, especially during hard times – SAC president

Steve Ness says surety bonds help prevent contractor failures, protect jobs and generate a return on investment for governments during downturns

Why smoke damage is trickier to insure – and what many get wrong

Why smoke damage is trickier to insure – and what many get wrong

Jim Mandeville says this damage remains one of the most misunderstood risks in commercial insurance

Liberty Mutual faces trial over bond and contract dispute in wind project

Liberty Mutual faces trial over bond and contract dispute in wind project

A court has held the insurer liable for damages

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