Safety

Why Subcontractors Need to Be Insured
General contractors that hire subcontractors without proper insurance may find themselves footing the bill for lawsuits or claims, including property damage, bodily injury and even pollution.
By Joseph Lalla
July 6, 2018
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Safety
by Joseph Lalla
Joseph Lalla has been a commercial insurance agent with Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. since 2008. He has a construction background and concentrates on Construction Contractors, Nationwide Limousine Companies and Hazardous Soil Contractors. He is a member of ABC Chesapeake Shores Chapter, the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association, Maryland Limousine Association and the Virginia Limo Association.
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