The Durham and Bates Construction Team offers clients in the construction industry the specialized knowledge and expertise needed to help business owners address risk.

Highlights of the construction department include:

• Creative and involved approach to the risk management programs of our construction clientele
• Well established relationships with all of the major surety and insurance carriers addressing the complex risk transfer and bonding requirements faced by contractors.
• Expertise in managing complex claims litigation involving multiple parties, including owners, prime contractors, subcontractors and the public.

In addition, the Construction Team offers access to the markets handling the following coverages:

• General Liability
• Workers' Compensation, including USL&H and Marine Employers Liability
• Inland Marine, including Builders' Risk, Contractors Equipment and Transportation
• Environmental Liability
• Contract Surety
• Professional Liability for Design/Build Contractors
• Railroad Protective Liability and Owner and Contractors' Protective Liability
• Project-Specific Construction Liability