About us
Builder Agent Network® is dedicated to providing builders and general contractors with the best-in-class insurance programs, pricing, underwriting, agent resources and service from an exclusive network of highly experienced insurance agents. We’ve worked directly with builders and contractors to develop an insurance program that offers flexible coverage options and rates that are more competitive than ever. The result is a growing portfolio of insurance products and services that meet the needs of builders and general contractors like no other and many of the products available through our network of agents are not available anywhere else.
Highly knowledgeable network agents with years of experience serving the building industry
Our network agents understand your business. Agents in our network must go through an approval process meeting stringent requirements set forth by Builder Agent Network and our underwriters. Approved agents have extensive experience and knowledge of the building industry. Because of these requirements, the programs offered by approved agents are exclusive to Builder Agent Network agents and qualifying businesses only.
Builders and Contractors GL – Our flagship product
Our flagship general liability product gives builders and general contractors high quality coverage, flexible options and competitive pricing and it’s only offered through Builder Agent Network agents. Underwritten by Builders Insurance Group®, a leading provider of insurance programs for home builders throughout the Southeast for over 15 years, the product offers many key benefits to qualifying builders and general contractors
Builders and Contractors GL highlights include:
- A-(Excellent) VIII financial rating carriers available
- GL offering coverage for property damage that results from faulty, defective, or poor workmanship in your work
- GL limits of up to 3M/3M/3M available
- Expanded policy form for commercial projects
- Builder’s Risk offering windstorm coverage in Tier 1 coastal areas
- Builder’s Risk master policies, monthly reporting, annual and one shots available
- Excess liability for commercial general contractors
Program Underwriter – Becky Walker • bwalker@builderagentnetwork.com
Becky Walker is an underwriter for Builder Agent Network, LLC (BAN). Prior to joining Builder Agent Network, Ms. Walker was a commercial lines middle market account executive underwriter for over seven years with Travelers Commercial Accounts business group. During that time Ms. Walker’s focus was on crafting custom insurance solutions in-synch with mid-sized commercial businesses. Her responsibilities included addressing the needs of a broad spectrum of businesses, with coverages for: property general liability, workers’ compensation, auto and umbrella.
Program Underwriter – Debbie Hankins • dhankins@builderagentnetwork.com
Debra Hankins is a Program Underwriter for Builder Agent Network, LLC. Prior to joining our team, Debra worked at The Woodlands Financial Group as a commercial underwriter. Her responsibilities included underwriting, rating, sales, and marketing. Ms. Hankins has been in the insurance industry for over 30 years and specialized in construction for 12 years. With her rich background in the industry, Debra will provide knowledge and expertise to our program.
Assistant Underwriter – Alex Templeton • atempleton@builderagentnetwork.com
Alex Templeton is an Underwriter Assistant for Builder Agent Network, LLC. Alex graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2010 with a degree in Business Management. During college, he worked for The Beck Group as a Risk Management Intern. Mr. Templeton has been in the insurance industry for two years and is working towards a CIC designation.