Hedge / Appetite / Course of construction
In current Hedge appetite / P&C

Course of construction.

Course of construction is in Hedge's current published wholesale appetite for licensed retail insurance brokers. Builder's risk for ground-up + renovation projects up to $25M completed value. 12-month policies standard. Published target coverage includes Builder's Risk with a published target of $25M completed value, and Pollution with a published target of $1M / $2M. Hedge confirms current fit, the permitted submission route, and available terms after reviewing the account.

NAICS   236115 · 236118 · 236220
Also known as   builders risk, COC, renovation, ground-up build
Coverage

Published target coverage.

These are starting-point lines and limits for a course of construction submission. Hedge confirms current fit, route, and available terms after account review.

Builder's Risk $25M completed value Builder's Risk wholesale → Pollution $1M / $2M Pollution wholesale →
Class details

Review coverage and submission requirements.

Choose a coverage guide for line-specific details or open the submission guide for the first-packet checklist.

$25M completed value Builders Risk for course of construction Coverage context, underwriting facts, forms, and preparation guidance. $1M / $2M Environmental and Pollution for course of construction Coverage context, underwriting facts, forms, and preparation guidance.
Submission preparation
What to submit for course of construction
Open class checklist →
Sweet spot

Stronger starting profile.

This profile is the strongest starting point. Hedge confirms current market fit and route after reviewing the account.

01 Ground-up commercial < $25M
02 Licensed GC with 5+ years experience
03 Sprinklered construction
Submission

What we need for placement review.

Including these items reduces back-and-forth. Additional underwriting information may be required.

  • 01Total completed value
  • 02Hard-cost breakdown + contractor
  • 03Renovation: existing structure value
  • 04Soft costs and ALE if needed
  • 05Estimated completion date
State nuance

State-specific differences.

For these states, the verdict, the limits, or the subjectivities shift. Open the state page for the full picture.

FAQ

Common questions.

Does Hedge write course of construction?

Course of construction is in Hedge's current published appetite. Builder's risk for ground-up + renovation projects up to $25M completed value. 12-month policies standard. Hedge confirms current market fit and route after reviewing the account.

What does Hedge need to quote course of construction?

Total completed value; Hard-cost breakdown + contractor; Renovation: existing structure value; Soft costs and ALE if needed; plus 1 more standard item. These items support placement review, but an underwriter may request more.

What limits and lines does Hedge offer on course of construction?

Builder's Risk target up to $25M completed value; Pollution target up to $1M / $2M. These are published targets, not promised terms. Available limits are confirmed after account and market review.

Does Hedge write builders risk?

Builders risk is one way brokers describe course of construction. It maps to the same published Course of construction appetite, target lines, and submission guidance listed above. Current fit and route still require account review.

Public appetite is directional and may change. It is not a quote, binder, coverage commitment, or confirmation of access to any named market. Hedge confirms current fit, route, and authority after reviewing the account.

· LAST REVIEWED   2026-08-24    · HEDGE SPECIALTY DBA TAVEN INSURANCE SERVICES LLC   CA LICENSE #6018729   NPN 22154671