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Vacant Building Insurance

Vacant property insurance for
commercial buildings and land

Give retail agents and brokers wholesale vacant property insurance for eligible office buildings, retail spaces, commercial land, and other qualifying vacant risks — with low minimum premiums and fast turnaround, subject to underwriting.

Vacant Property Insurance Program

Insurance solutions for vacant
commercial property

As a commercial property MGA and wholesaler, Greenwood General gives retail insurance agents and brokers access to wholesale vacant property markets built for qualifying office buildings, retail spaces, commercial land, and other vacant risks. Coverage options include Commercial General Liability for vacant land and commercial property plus general liability for eligible vacant buildings, subject to underwriting. Explore all of our wholesale commercial insurance markets.

Target vacant property classes

A focused appetite for common vacant commercial exposures, subject to location, condition, crime score, security, maintenance, and underwriting review.

  • Vacant office buildings
  • Vacant retail spaces
  • Vacant commercial buildings
  • Vacant commercial land
  • Up to 5 buildings per account
  • Up to 4 locations per account

Greenwood General is licensed in 47 states — excluding Florida, Georgia, and New York. Availability still varies by program, class, condition, crime score, and underwriting. For the full list, use "View state eligibility."

Solutions Overview

Coverage for vacant land and vacant buildings

Choose the coverage path that fits the account, from premises liability for vacant land to property and liability protection for eligible vacant commercial buildings — subject to underwriting.

Vacant Land Solutions

Commercial General Liability coverage for eligible vacant commercial land and premises exposures.

  • $1,000 minimum premium
  • Monoline Commercial General Liability
  • Designed for qualifying vacant land exposures
  • Subject to location and underwriting review

Vacant Building Solutions

Property and General Liability coverage for eligible vacant office, retail, and other commercial buildings.

  • Maximum $750,000 TIV
  • Property and General Liability
  • Up to 5 buildings and 4 locations
  • Crime score of 50 or less required

Program Highlights

Built for common vacant property exposures

The program combines low minimum premiums with clear account limits and fast underwriting for qualifying vacant property risks.

Flexible risk types

  • Vacant commercial land
  • Vacant office buildings
  • Vacant retail spaces
  • Other qualifying vacant commercial buildings

Clear underwriting parameters

  • Maximum $750,000 TIV
  • Up to 5 buildings per account
  • Up to 4 locations per account
  • BestPlaces.net crime score of 50 or less required

Submission Requirements

What to submit for a vacant property insurance quote

Complete submissions help underwriting evaluate property condition, length of vacancy, intended future use, security, maintenance, crime score, and prior loss experience.

Recommended submission documents

  • ACORD 125 — Commercial insurance application
  • ACORD 126 — Commercial General Liability section
  • ACORD 140 — Commercial Property section, when requested
  • Vacant property supplemental — Vacancy, condition, maintenance, security, and future-use details
  • Loss runs — Currently valued loss history
  • Crime score — BestPlaces.net score of 50 or less

Built for Brokers

Place vacant property risks with responsive underwriting support

Submit a complete vacant land or vacant building account for access to Commercial General Liability and Property solutions for qualifying commercial risks.

Vacant Property Insurance FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What types of vacant risks may be eligible?

Eligible risks may include vacant office buildings, vacant retail spaces, vacant commercial land, and other qualifying vacant commercial properties, subject to underwriting review.

What is the maximum TIV for vacant buildings?

Vacant building property coverage may be available for eligible risks up to $750,000 in total insurable value.

How many buildings and locations are allowed?

Eligible accounts may include up to five buildings across no more than four locations.

Is there a crime-score requirement?

Yes. A BestPlaces.net crime score of 50 or less is required for eligible vacant building risks.

How long can a building stay vacant and remain eligible?

There is no fixed limit on length of vacancy. Eligibility depends on the building's condition, security, maintenance, crime score, and intended future use, subject to underwriting review.

Can General Liability be written without property coverage?

Yes. Vacant commercial land can be written on a monoline Commercial General Liability basis without property coverage, with a minimum premium starting at $1,000, subject to underwriting.

What information is required for a vacant property insurance quote?

A complete submission typically includes the ACORD applications, a completed vacant property supplemental, currently valued loss runs, and details on property condition, length of vacancy, security, maintenance, intended future use, and a BestPlaces.net crime score of 50 or less.

Are vacant factories eligible?

No. Vacant factories are not eligible under this vacant property insurance program.

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