Colorado Construction Insurance is Reshaping the Market

Colorado’s construction insurance market is rapidly changing—and the ripple effects are reshaping development across the state. Rising defect litigation, escalating insurance premiums, and narrowing coverage terms are impacting project feasibility, particularly in the condominium sector.

Builder’s risk and commercial general liability coverage can fall short, including common exclusions that leave construction professionals unexpectedly exposed.

January Allen outlines practical steps developers, contractors, and design professionals can take to reduce coverage disputes before a claim ever arises. Read her full article as published in Mile High CRE, May 5, 2026.

January Allen is a director in Business Litigation with over 20 years of experience providing efficient, solution-oriented assistance to clients in both transactional and litigation matters.  She is an advocate and counselor for her clients in a broad array of areas, including Construction, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Insurance Coverage, Environmental, Product Liability, and Employment. She can be reached at jallen@fennemorelaw.com.