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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>🏢 &#039;&#039;&#039;Contractors&#039; all-risk insurance (CAR)&#039;&#039;&#039; is one of several naming conventions used internationally for the [[Definition:All risks insurance | all-risks]] coverage that protects construction projects against physical loss or damage during the building phase. Whether referred to as &quot;contractors&#039; all-risk,&quot; &quot;[[Definition:Contractors all risks (CAR) insurance | contractors&#039; all risks]],&quot; or &quot;[[Definition:Construction all risks insurance | construction all risks]],&quot; the underlying product serves the same purpose: to provide a single, comprehensive policy that shields the financial interests of all parties involved in a construction project — from the owner and principal contractor to subcontractors and, in many cases, lenders. The variation in naming conventions largely reflects regional market customs rather than substantive differences in coverage.<br /> <br /> 🔩 The mechanics of contractors&#039; all-risk insurance follow a well-established structure. Section I addresses damage to the contract works, temporary works, and materials stored on or near the site, while Section II covers [[Definition:Third-party liability insurance | third-party liability]] for bodily injury and property damage that construction activities may cause to others. Additional endorsements may extend coverage to [[Definition:Delay in start-up (DSU) insurance | advance loss of profits]], removal of debris, architects&#039; and engineers&#039; fees, and off-site storage locations. The [[Definition:Underwriting | underwriting]] process involves a detailed review of construction plans, soil surveys, hazard assessments, and contractor credentials. [[Definition:Loss adjuster | Loss adjusters]] specializing in engineering claims are typically engaged when incidents occur, applying both insurance expertise and technical engineering knowledge to evaluate the cause and quantum of damage. In jurisdictions across Asia — including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia — CAR insurance is deeply embedded in public works procurement rules and bank lending requirements.<br /> <br /> 💡 From an industry standpoint, the consistency of CAR-type products across global markets makes them a cornerstone of [[Definition:International insurance program | international insurance programs]] for multinational construction firms. An engineering contractor operating in multiple countries can secure similar protection in each jurisdiction, often coordinated through a [[Definition:Master policy | master program]] with local [[Definition:Admitted insurance | admitted policies]]. For [[Definition:Reinsurance | reinsurers]], construction portfolios represent meaningful [[Definition:Catastrophe exposure | aggregation risk]], since a single natural catastrophe can damage dozens of active project sites in the same geographic zone simultaneously. Effective accumulation management and access to [[Definition:Catastrophe modeling | catastrophe models]] calibrated for construction exposures are therefore essential. As global infrastructure spending continues to rise — driven by urbanization, energy transition projects, and climate adaptation — contractors&#039; all-risk insurance will remain one of the most commercially significant specialty lines in the market.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts:&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Construction all risks insurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Contractors all risks (CAR) insurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Erection all risks (EAR) insurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Engineering insurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Delay in start-up (DSU) insurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:All risks insurance]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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