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Week of August 2, 2004

Front Page

* Atlanta Chosen to Launch National Workforce Housing Initiative
* Start Education Outreach Now With 'Homes of Our Own'
* NAHB Leaders Put Focus on Housing Issues at Democratic Convention
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* Please Take the Time to Help Us Solve the GLI Crisis

Housing Forum

* Letters to the Editor

Housing Politics

* Builders Applaud Homeownership Tax Credit Provision in Bipartisan Senate Bill
* Habitat Conservation Measures Receive Builder Support
* House Acts at the Last Minute to Avoid Shutdown of FHA Multifamily Program
* NAHB Enters Election Season With 10-Point Housing Platform

Housing and Economics

* New-Home Sales in June Hold Close to Record Pace
* Record Pace of June Home Re-sales Will Be Tough to Beat, Realtors Say
* Housing Starts in June Cool Down From Torrid Levels
* Eye on the Economy

Senors Housing

* Design Trends for Today’s Booming Boomer Market

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Help Your Clients Be Good Neighbors — And Maybe Pick Up a Job or Two

Multifamily

* Call for Entries for Pillars of the Industry Awards

Environment

* National Tree Preservation Awards Received by NAHB Members

Business Management

* Slim and Trim: Fitness for Your QuickBooks® File
* Build Smarter, Earn More by 'Pricing for Profits'
* Build Your Knowledge at the Custom Builder Symposium

Building Systems

* Consumer Publication Explains Ins and Outs of Building and Buying Log Homes

Design

* Call for Speakers for the Design Program at the Builders’ Show

Labor

* Agreement Promotes Job Safety for Mexican-Born Workers
* Superintendents in Ft. Myers, Florida, Latest to Complete Training Program

Building Products

* Spray Wand Button Provides Personal Shower Control

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Deadline for Insurance Survey Extended; More Participation From Builders Needed
* Fred Kemp, NAHB Senior Life Director From St. Louis, Dies
* Viking Offers Members a Discount on Top of Discounts
* Awards Program Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Deadline for Insurance Survey Extended; More Participation From Builders Needed

The deadline for returning surveys and other materials for NAHB’s general liability insurance (GLI) initiative has been extended.

NAHB is partnering with Marsh, a global insurance and consulting firm, in an effort to develop new GLI products that will meet members’ needs. NAHB and Marsh are seeking to get an accurate national picture of the loss experiences of the residential construction industry and to develop new GLI products exclusively for the NAHB membership.

The first step in this initiative is to gather insurance information from members. NAHB is asking builder, remodeler and trade contractor members to complete an insurance survey and to send a consent letter to their insurance carrier giving the carrier permission to share loss information with Marsh.

We have extended the deadline because we need participation from more builders,” said NAHB President Bobby Rayburn. “This effort to develop new GLI products will not work if builders, remodelers and trade contractors don’t provide their information. With insurance costs rising and exemptions making coverage less effective, it’s in everyone’s interest to participate in this effort.”


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Rayburn also pointed out that the quality of the data is important. “Marsh needs five years of policy information, but 10 years is even better. And people should take a few minutes to do this right,” he added. “Make sure you’re completing the entire survey. Put the consent letter on your letterhead. Photocopy your policy information. Then send all those materials to Marsh.”

“Thirty minutes of your time could end up saving you thousands of dollars in GLI costs,” Rayburn said.

For the survey, consent letter and background information about the GLI issue, NAHB members can click here, or e-mail Blake Smith or call him at 800-368-5242 x8583.
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