Subcontractor Default Insurance

The Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) Group within Arch Construction works with agents and brokers to offer an insurance alternative to subcontractor surety bonds. This allows general contractors to retain greater control over the risk associated with subcontractor performance.

Overview

Arch’s SDI Program is focused on commercial general contractors that have effectively implemented processes to consistently and comprehensively qualify their subcontractors’ ability to perform work from both an operational and financial capacity.

Arch Subcontractor Default Insurance Benefits

  • Deep knowledge of product specifics and market trends.
  • Programs tailored to fit each customer’s individual business needs.
  • Flat organizational structure.
  • Reasonable and flexible underwriting approach.

Construction Team Values

  • We work in a collaborative environment.
  • We hold teamwork as a guiding practice.
  • We work to establish long lasting relationships.
  • We actively listen to others.
  • We are known for our integrity.
  • We are candid beyond expectations.
  • We are accountable for our actions, decisions and commitments.
  • We are innovative in our approach.
  • We are open to any discussion.

Corporate Contacts

Trent Trobough

Executive Vice President, Construction

+1 404 682 3626

[email protected]

Amelia Valz

Senior Vice President, Construction Specialty Products

+1 214 438 4011

[email protected]

Our Brand Promise

Pursuing Better Together encapsulates how we do business at Arch Insurance. It is an approach that is based on collaboration, responsiveness and a genuine commitment to continually raising the bar.

It is our promise to our brokers, colleagues and other partners to:

  • Listen, share insights and work together to deliver informed solutions.
  • Build trusting, respectful and responsive relationships.
  • Understand your goals and explore possibilities together.

Customer Profile

General contractors with:

  • A minimum of $150M in revenues annually.
  • A robust prequalification process for sub selection including financial review.
  • “Best practice” QA/QC procedures.
  • An established resume of vertical commercial projects.
  • A pipeline of negotiated projects with repeat owners.

Product Highlights

Eligibility

  • Enrollment of at least $100M annually.
  • Minimum deductible $750K.
  • U.S. based builders.

Features

  • Limits up to: $50M per loss.
  • Ability to offer two-year and three-year program structures.
  • Covers up to policy limits vs. subcontract amount in the case of a surety bond.
  • Options for multiple supplemental costs coverage structures.
  • Extension period of up to 10 years.
  • Copayment responsibility waived if notice of loss is provided in five days.
  • Ability to offer financial interest endorsements to satisfy owner/lender requirements.
  • Easy loss funding mechanism.

Service Delivery

  • Experienced claims handling.
  • Risk mitigation strategies, industry trends and QA/QC best practices.
  • Annual peer groups.

Distribution

  • Specialized retail agents and brokers.

Submission Guidelines

  • Two years of subcontract data.
  • Documented prequalification and QA/QC procedures.
  • Ten years of loss history.
  • Audited YE financials, including WIP.
  • Arch Subcontractor Default Insurance application.

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Speak With An Underwriter

Anne Church

Vice President, Construction Specialty Products

+1 202 445 9399

[email protected]

Jen Chadd

Assistant Vice President, Construction Specialty Products

+1 816 608 3237

[email protected]

Scott Karnish

Assistant Vice President, Construction Specialty Products

+1 213 802 2772

[email protected]

Heather O’Neill

Vice President, Construction Specialty Products

+1 469 899 2630

[email protected]

Kimberly Currie

Assistant Vice President, Construction Specialty Products

+1 223 244 5713

[email protected]

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