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2019 Market Update Profiles Construction Industry Liability Trends and Challenges

A 2019 Market Update report predicts a stable commercial insurance market but foresees a rise in the frequency and severity of claims, especially within the hospitality, habitational, health care and energy sectors.
By Joseph Nawa
July 27, 2019
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by Joseph Nawa
Joseph Nawa is vice president within RT Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice at. RT Specialty is a specialty intermediary for insurance agents and brokers with expertise in environmental insurance, environmental risk management and construction related professional liability. 

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