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Insurance Needs for General Contractors and Subcontractors

by Joseph Lalla | Aug 26, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

General contractors and subcontractors need the right insurance to limit liability and control insurance costs. Here’s a primer on who needs what type of insurance.

The COVID-19 Pandemic: How Contractors Can Address Potential Liabilities

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Jul 27, 2020
Contracts | Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

The coronavirus presents significant risks and potential losses and liabilities to contractors. Clear minds, common goals and an esprit de corps among project stakeholders can help everyone survive.

From the Ground Up: Six Must-Haves for Starting a New Construction Company

by Jason Lambert | Jul 27, 2020
Business Development | Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

When starting a construction company, there are six things to have in place. Read about them here.

Leveraging Risk Technology to Drive Construction Worksite Safety

Implementing a cloud-based risk management information system can streamline risk management decision-making and promote jobsite safety practices.

Business Interruption Insurance Amid COVID-19

by Carl Bloomfield, CJ Mooney | Jul 8, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Safety | Total Human Health

Will business interruption coverage cover contractors’ potential financial losses and delays as a result of COVID-19? It’s complicated and there may be no clear answer yet as the situation evolves.

What Is Keyman Insurance—and Who Needs It?

by Patrick Keightley | Jul 7, 2020
Business Development | Insurance | Safety

If a partner, founder or key employee whom the success of the business depends upon dies, a keyman insurance policy can pay expenses until a proper replacement is found.

General Indemnity Agreements: Can the “Impenetrable” Be Breached?

General contractors should be aware of obligations under the general indemnity agreement when making a claim on a surety bond, and acknowledge their obligation to repay the surety.

Managing Environmental Risk in the Construction Industry

by Darren Berg | Jun 16, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Risks associated with environmental pollution are often addressed too late, leaving contractors to rely on insurance policies that may be vague in coverage or exclude pollution incidents altogether.

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Insurance Needs for General Contractors and Subcontractors

The COVID-19 Pandemic: How Contractors Can Address Potential Liabilities

From the Ground Up: Six Must-Haves for Starting a New Construction Company

Leveraging Risk Technology to Drive Construction Worksite Safety

Business Interruption Insurance Amid COVID-19

What Is Keyman Insurance—and Who Needs It?

General Indemnity Agreements: Can the “Impenetrable” Be Breached?

Managing Environmental Risk in the Construction Industry

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