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Construction’s Road Through 2021 Will Have Bumps—But Not Insurmountable Ones

by Kirk Chamberlain, Craig Tappel | Apr 8, 2021
Business | Cybersecurity | Data Analytics | Economy | Insurance | Risk | Technology

After years of going full-throttle, the U.S. construction industry has been contending with various pandemic-induced bumps in the road that will continue to slow business down and challenge resiliency.

Hidden Risks in Builders Risk and First Party Property Insurance

by Finley T. Harckham | Apr 2, 2021
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Try to eliminate protective devices endorsements for fire and theft in builders risk policis, but if that’s not possible, follow best practices to comply with the clause.

The Construction Industry’s Top Business Risks in 2021

by Michael Pignataro | Mar 17, 2021
Cybersecurity | Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

For the construction, engineering and real estate sectors, top business risks in 2020 were business interruption, natural catastrophes and the pandemic outbreak.

Best Practices for Mitigating Risk in 2021

by Marla McIntyre | Mar 5, 2021
Insurance | OSHA | PPE | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

A Travelers executive discusses the many challenges contractors will face in 2021 and offers ways to mitigate risk.

Insurtech: Keeping Complexity Out of Safety and Risk

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Mar 3, 2021
Insurance | OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Insurtech is a broad-ranging category that defines companies that are innovating in the insurance space. David Wald, co-founder and CEO of Aclaimant, is well-equipped to further define and discuss this critical blend of technology and risk management.

Types of Business Insurance a Small Construction Company Needs

by Rakesh Gupta | Mar 1, 2021
Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

Business insurance covers everything from injuries, and liability lawsuits to stolen tools and automobile accidents. There are five types of insurance most small construction companies need.

Insurance Certificates: The Tip of the Iceberg

by Laurie A. Stanziale | Feb 19, 2021
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management

When it comes to general liability policy exclusions, it is imperative that contractors understand what their policy actually covers before they make a claim.

How General Contractors Can Protect Themselves From Subcontractors’ Faulty Workmanship

by J. Eric Smentowski | Feb 17, 2021
Insurance | OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Training | Workforce

Strategies to deal with the risks of faulty workmanship include taking proactive measures, actively managing incidents and safeguarding against financial impacts through risk transfer.
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