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The Value of Burden: Accounting for Indirect Cost Improves Performance and Profitability

by Robert Mercado, Adam Canosa | Mar 21, 2019
Finance | Human Resources | Insurance | Law | Risk Management | Workforce

Ensuring that the project estimating team can predict both direct and indirect costs secures more efficient bids. The company will then have more accurate data to predict the profit the job will actually return once fully burdened.

Fire Safety and Restoration Essentials in Commercial Construction

by Tami Casey | Mar 11, 2019
Commercial | Insurance | Markets | OSHA | Risk | Safety

When it comes to preparing for fire risk on a jobsite, having the right insurance is only the beginning of what’s important.

Employment Practices Liability Insurance: What It Is and Why It’s a Necessity

by Patti Maluchnik | Mar 8, 2019
Human Resources | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Workforce

With the rise of the #MeToo and TIME’s Up movements, claims—particularly those related to sexual harassment—are becoming more frequent. That’s what makes employment practices liability insurance so critical.

Fundamentals of Real Estate Developers’ E&O

by Joseph Reynolds | Feb 1, 2019
Business | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Risk | Risk Management

Developers are using Real Estate Developer E&O policies for coverage of professional services in which they are personally or vicariously liable.

Ready to Sell the Business: What Insurance Should the Buyer Be Required to Carry?

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Jan 30, 2019
Insurance | Risk | Safety

It’s important to make certain the liabilities arising out of the sale of a business are clearly understood by each party and that appropriate insurance is in place. This should be addressed in the buy/sell agreement.

Key Steps for Contractors to Prepare for Weather-Related Catastrophic Events

by Todd Gillman | Jan 8, 2019
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

By assessing and managing potential exposures before, during and after catastrophic events and monitoring the insurance claims process, contractors can minimize the financial impact of these events and expedite recovery.

Steps Contractors Can Take to Prepare for Catastrophic Weather Events

by Todd Gillman | Jan 8, 2019
Insurance | OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

By assessing and managing potential exposures before, during and after catastrophic events and monitoring the insurance claims process, contractors can minimize the financial impact of these events and expedite recovery.

What Workers’ Compensation Underwriters Look For

by Remmie Butchko | Dec 11, 2018
Insurance | OSHA | Safety

Workers’ Comp insurance underwriters are using the internet to check a company’s online presence, NCCI rating, OSHA records, DOT reports and credit rating.
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