Building Remodeling and Construction Insurance Requirements

Building Remodeling & Construction -- This includes all aspects of building work, including, but not limited to, ducts, electrical, HVAC, painting, plumbing, roofing, etc.

The following specific insurance limits apply to all high risk vendors doing business with the State of Wisconsin. ALL policies must be issued with a 60 day cancellation notice, by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Wisconsin, with a minimum AM Best rating of "A-" and signed by an authorized agent.

Coverage Type Minimum Limit
Worker's Compensation Required for all Contracts --
NO EXCEPTIONS
Commercial General Liability
  • General Aggregate & Including Products & Completed Operations
 $1 million
  • Each Occurrence
 $1 million
Automobile Liability
  • Combined Single Limit
 $1 million
If hazardous substance is involved:
Contractor's Pollution Liability (with 1 year extended reporting period)
  • Each Occurrence
 $1 million
  • Aggregate
 $2 million
Additional Insured Provision:
  • The contractor shall add the "Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, its officers, employees, and agents" as an additional insured under the commercial general and contractor's pollution liability policies.
Source: State Procurement Manual, Number PRO-D-34, Eff. 3-1-97.

Please direct any risk management questions to:

Linda Wittmann-Kirsch, Risk Manager
University Safety & Assurances
Engelmann Hall, Room 270
Office Phone: 229-5079
Office Fax:     229-6729

or

Kevin L. Glaser
University Safety & Assurances
Engelmann Hall, Room 270
Office Phone: 229-3805

Updated April 9, 2008 by SAK