Revisions to the AIA A201 could lead to significant cost increases and shift liability among parties. Part I looks at general conditions and revisions that affect owner’s and contractor’s required insurances.
Perspectives on Dealing With Indemnity Clauses
Indemnification provisions, the use of additional insured provisions, and the various duties to defend and indemnify must be carefully considered when entering into contracts with other parties.
Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs: A Primer
OCIPs can lower project costs and can be a profit center for the developer or general contractor. However, everyone, including subcontractors, must understand coverage and obligations under the contract.
Battling the Latest Wave of Construction Litigation Trends
Liability claims are trending upward with the dearth of experienced construction workers and blurred lines of responsibility between design and contracting, resulting in an environment that mandates a disciplined approach to the design team relationship.
The True Cost of a Workers’ Compensation Claim and How to Lessen It
While 100 percent prevention of workplace injuries might be impossible, a company can mitigate the risk and frequency of incidents and ensure it is prepared to handle a crisis situation quickly.
Navigating Liability for Defective Products
To avoid defective product liability, work with suppliers who stand behind their product and take steps to spread the risk to suppliers, such as being named as an additional insured.
Paying the Price of Employee-perpetuated Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Employee fraud accounts for 20 percent of annual workers' comp claims paid. It can be an alleged accident that never occurred or when an injured employee exaggerates his disability and doesn’t return to work when he is able.
Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Challenges and Predictions
A 2018 Market Update report cites a stable but competitive commercial insurance marketplace with new entries joining many established carriers vying for increased market share.









