Homeowner health complaints related to Chinese drywall products point up a need for contractors to obtain enhanced insurance coverage, but such protection may not be available, according to a brokerage expert.
Rod Taylor, managing director of Aon's Environmental Services Group, said what will likely happen is insurers will place another exclusion on contractor's general liability policies instead of expanding protection.
Homeowners have complained of odors and corrosion of electrical equipment and copper piping caused by drywall made in China. Mr. Taylor said it illustrates the necessity for expanding the coverage for contractors.
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