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High premiums from general contractors insurance that doesn't cover glazing risks
Coverage gaps for specialized glass installation work
Slow claims processing when you need funds quickly
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"Glazing Insurance saved us $15k/year while providing better coverage than our previous provider."
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"Their claims process was incredibly fast when we had a jobsite incident."
Glazing insurance provides specialized coverage for businesses that install, repair, or manufacture glass products. This insurance typically covers property damage, liability claims, equipment breakdown, and product liability related to glass installation and handling. Coverage extends to glass products in transit, during installation, and after project completion.
Glass contractors face unique risks including breakage during transport or installation, damage to expensive materials, injuries from handling sharp materials, and potential liability for improper installation. Standard business insurance often doesn't adequately cover these glass-specific risks, making specialized glazing insurance essential for proper protection.
Businesses that should consider glazing insurance include glass installation contractors, window replacement services, storefront glass installers, automotive glass repair shops, glass manufacturing facilities, mirror installers, shower door specialists, and commercial glazing contractors. Any business regularly handling, installing, or working with glass products needs this specialized coverage.
Glazing insurance costs typically range from $1,500 to $5,000 annually for small to medium-sized operations, though larger commercial glazing contractors may pay significantly more. Factors affecting premiums include business size, annual revenue, types of projects (residential vs. high-rise commercial), claims history, coverage limits, and geographical location.
Glazing liability insurance covers claims arising from your work as a glazier, such as damage or injuries caused by improper installation. Glass insurance (sometimes called plate glass insurance) typically covers damage to installed glass in a building you own or lease. Glazing contractors need liability coverage, while business owners with glass storefronts need plate glass insurance.
Yes, comprehensive glazing insurance typically includes inland marine coverage that protects glass materials while in transit from suppliers to job sites. This coverage is crucial since glass products are particularly vulnerable to damage during loading, transportation, and unloading phases, representing a significant financial risk for glazing contractors.
Most glazing insurance policies include tools and equipment coverage for specialized items like glass cutters, suction cups, glazing robots, and installation equipment. This protection covers theft, damage, and sometimes breakdown of these expensive tools. Be sure your policy has adequate limits to cover replacement costs of your most valuable equipment.
Uninsured glazing contractors risk significant financial exposure from claims including glass failure causing property damage or injuries, improper installation leading to water damage, thermal stress causing glass breakage, falling glass injuring pedestrians, and defective products. These claims can range from thousands to millions of dollars depending on the severity.
Completed operations coverage, a crucial component of glazing insurance, protects against claims arising after you've finished a project. This coverage addresses issues like improperly installed glass that later breaks, seal failures causing fogging between panes, or water infiltration around window installations. Coverage typically extends for a specified period after project completion.
Glazing contractors can potentially lower insurance costs by implementing comprehensive safety programs, properly training employees on glass handling techniques, maintaining clean claims history, bundling multiple policies with one insurer, choosing higher deductibles, obtaining industry certifications, and demonstrating quality control procedures for installation projects.
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