Commercial Property Insurance for Buildings and Real Estate Owners

Commercial Property Insurance protects buildings and real estate operations from physical damage, income loss, and liability exposure. For owners of high-value and complex properties, this coverage is foundational to asset protection, lender compliance, and long-term financial stability.

Cogo Insurance places Commercial Property insurance for high-rises, skyscrapers, office buildings, multi-family properties, industrial facilities, mixed-use developments, and homeowners associations across the United States. Policies can be structured as monoline property coverage or as part of a broader package policy, depending on ownership structure and risk profile.

What Commercial Property Insurance Covers

Commercial Property Insurance protects the physical structure and related exposures tied to ownership and operation.

Building Coverage

Protects the structure itself, including:

  • High-rise and mid-rise buildings
  • Skyscrapers
  • Office buildings
  • Apartment and condominium buildings
  • Industrial and warehouse facilities
  • Mixed-use properties
  • Common areas owned by HOAs

Coverage applies to losses caused by fire, wind, hail, vandalism, theft, and other covered causes of loss, subject to policy terms.

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Tenant Improvements and Betterments

Covers build-outs, interior improvements, and custom installations made by owners or tenants.

Business Personal Property

Covers owned contents such as:

  • Mechanical and electrical systems
  • Maintenance equipment
  • Office furniture and fixtures
  • Security systems
  • Shared amenities and common-area property

Business Interruption and Loss of Income

Business Interruption coverage protects income when a covered property loss disrupts operations.

This coverage may apply to:

  • Lost rental income
  • Loss of HOA assessments
  • Continuing operating expenses
  • Temporary relocation costs
  • Extra expense to restore operations faster

For income-producing properties, business interruption losses often exceed physical damage costs.

General Liability and Premises Liability

When written as part of a package policy, General Liability protects against third-party bodily injury and property damage claims.

Common exposures include:

  • Slip and fall incidents
  • Injuries in common areas
  • Property damage claims
  • Legal defense costs

General Liability is critical for properties with tenants, visitors, vendors, or the public.

Optional and Supplemental Coverages

Commercial Property policies are frequently customized with additional coverages.

Common options include:

Hired and Non-Owned Auto Liability

Provides liability coverage for:

  • Employees using personal vehicles for property-related tasks
  • Short-term vehicle rentals used for business purposes

This coverage fills a common liability gap.

Light Cyber Coverage

Some property policies offer limited cyber protection, such as:

  • Data breach response
  • Network security incidents related to property management systems

For larger exposures, standalone cyber policies are recommended.

Sewage and Water Backup

Covers damage caused by:

  • Sewer backups
  • Drain overflows
  • Sump pump failure

This coverage is particularly important for multi-family and urban properties.

Equipment Breakdown

Covers sudden mechanical or electrical failure of:

  • Boilers
  • HVAC systems
  • Elevators
  • Electrical panels
  • Pumps and compressors

Equipment failures can cause major downtime and tenant disruption.

Ordinance or Law Coverage

Covers increased costs to rebuild or repair in compliance with current building codes.

Monoline Property vs Package Policies

Commercial Property Insurance can be structured in different ways.

  • Monoline Property Policies focus strictly on building and property risk, often used for large or complex assets.
  • Package Policies combine property with liability and other coverages under one policy, commonly used for smaller portfolios or associations.

Cogo Insurance evaluates structure, lender requirements, and risk tolerance before recommending an approach.

Who Needs Commercial Property Insurance

This coverage is appropriate for:

  • High-rise and skyscraper owners
  • Office building owners
  • Multi-family and apartment property owners
  • Mixed-use developments
  • Industrial and warehouse facilities
  • Condominium associations and HOAs
  • Property management companies
  • Investors and real estate holding entities

If you own or control a building, property insurance is essential.

What Affects Commercial Property Pricing

Commercial Property underwriting focuses on asset and exposure characteristics.

Key factors include:

  • Construction type and age
  • Building height and number of stories
  • Location and catastrophe exposure
  • Occupancy type
  • Replacement cost values
  • Loss history
  • Fire protection and security features
  • Policy structure and deductibles

Accurate valuation is critical to avoid underinsurance penalties.

Why Property Owners Choose Cogo Insurance

Commercial property risks require technical placement and market access.

  • Experience with large and complex properties
  • Access to admitted and surplus markets
  • Support for monoline and package placements
  • Lender and HOA requirement review
  • Claims support for high-severity losses

We focus on protecting assets, income, and long-term value.

Commercial Property Insurance FAQ

It is not required by law, but it is typically required by lenders, investors, and governing documents.

Yes. Schedules can include multiple properties under one policy or layered program.

It can, depending on policy structure and lease agreements.

Flood is usually excluded and must be added through a separate policy or endorsement.

Yes. HOA policies are often written to cover common elements while unit owners insure interiors.

Yes. We review values, coverage terms, exclusions, and loss exposure to ensure alignment.