Significant change affecting the concrete pumping insurance market.
Todd 06-09-2025
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Important Update for Concrete Pumpers
I just got word from a very solid source: NBIS will no longer be insuring or renewing concrete pumping companies with over $3 million a year in revenue. This is going to shake up the industry, and if you’re affected — don’t wait around.
Here are a few things you need to get on top of ASAP:
1️⃣ Insurance Rush – There’s going to be a scramble for new coverage. Don’t wait until the last month or you could be facing a costly lapse.
2️⃣ Higher Premiums – With fewer insurers willing to play ball, expect your rates to go up.
3️⃣ Dunnage Discipline – Like cranes, pumps need serious ground support. It’s time to roll out the flatbeds with extra pads, wood, and steel. Pumps flip more than cranes — and that stat is part of what’s driving this whole issue. We’ve got to do better as an industry.
4️⃣ Get Your House in Order – Maintenance records, inspections, documentation — all of it matters now more than ever if you want decent rates.
Need a reliable insurance contact? Call Matt at McGriff Insurance – 281-794-7747.
He’s saved a bunch of my customers a lot of money, and I trust him 100%.
TooTall 09-15-2025
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Like so many things. All the videos posted all over the Internet of pumps tipped over etc. are making it seem like it's happening more and more often. When that's not necessarily the case. There just weren't so many videos of it  available.  
Todd 12-04-2025
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Well insurance carriers do not count or track videos post ed, they track losses. 
Running Dawg 01-08-2026
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Concrete Pumping company's are their own self worst enemies always have been. The only thing that will fix runaway cost are a lot of pump company's have to fail ! I mean a lot 1/3 of the current company's must fail in order for this industry to survive. their are too many pumps too many un qualified operators and owners who are more interested in taking every job on the table. 
InsuranceGuy 01-27-2026
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While its true that insurance carriers track losses, the videos of pumps burning or tipping over and headlines about hitting school busses certainly affects the sentiment surrounding the industry. Underwriters hear and read about concrete pumping and are reluctant to step up. 

This industry needs positive change whether it comes from regulation or through necessity to get insured.