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Specialized insurance programs for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of building materials — covering product liability, cargo, property, and workforce exposures across the full supply chain.
From the Yard to the Job Site
Building materials businesses face risk at every step — from the warehouse and the yard to the delivery truck and the installation site. Product liability for defective materials, cargo losses in transit, and worker injuries in the yard are just the beginning.
We work with lumber yards, flooring distributors, window and door manufacturers, roofing and insulation suppliers, and general building materials retailers to develop programs that match their actual operations — not just their SIC code.
Coverage Solutions
Comprehensive insurance products designed for building materials businesses.
Product Liability
Coverage for claims arising from defective or dangerous building materials you manufacture, distribute, or sell — including completed operations exposure.
Property Insurance
Coverage for warehouse facilities, showrooms, inventory, and equipment against fire, theft, and weather-related losses.
Inland Marine & Cargo
Coverage for building materials in transit and at job sites, including contractor-delivered material and floater coverage for high-value inventory.
Workers' Compensation
Warehouse and yard injury coverage for lifting, forklift operations, and material handling, with safety programs that reduce your Ex Mod.
Commercial Auto
Fleet coverage for delivery trucks, forklifts, and company vehicles making deliveries to job sites and contractors.
General Liability
Premises and operations coverage for showrooms, yards, and customer-facing facilities, including personal injury and advertising liability.
Understanding Your Risks
Building materials businesses sit at the intersection of manufacturing, distribution, and construction risk. Understanding each exposure — and the right coverage for it — is where we add the most value.
Free Building Materials Review
Let our specialists evaluate your program for product liability and supply chain gaps.
- Product liability audit
- Cargo and transit coverage review
- Workers' comp cost analysis
- Fleet and auto liability check
Corey Kroviak
Building Materials Practice Leader
Corey leads the Building Materials practice at Core Brokers with deep expertise in product liability, cargo, and supply chain exposures for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers across the building materials sector.
His clients range from regional lumber yards and flooring distributors to specialty manufacturers of windows, doors, and roofing systems — each with a distinct mix of product liability, property, and workforce risk.
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