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The Homebuilder Unit at Sutter, McLellan & Gilbreath was established to better service the needs of the homebuilding community. With over twenty years experience working with residential general contractors SM&G understands that today’s Builder faces many challenges.

State of the Market

The building industry is experiencing increased insurance premium rates and reduced coverage due to a dramatic increase in construction defect claims and related litigation costs. Insurance companies are frightened of the issues facing the homebuilding community and are no longer providing insurance to residential builders or they are eliminating critical coverage. Furthermore, Appellate Courts are ruling that faulty workmanship is not covered by builders’ general liability policies. 

 We have an advantage!

Our strong commitment to homebuilders and our dedication to service our client’s needs has earned us numerous local and national awards.  Our management team has close relationships with our carriers and proudly serve on many of their advisory committees.

 The agency has been closely associated with and members of the local and state Home Builders Associations for many years.  We actively participate in the association by serving on various committees, participating in builder orientation and also as insurance consultants on various topics.

  We are pleased to offer the following coverages customized for today's builder: