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Leveraging Workers’ Compensation Programs as a Competitive Advantage

A strategic partnership with a workers’ comp broker and insurer can preserve precious human capital, streamline operations and maintain the company’s reputation as the best in the business.

Don’t Neglect Business Interruption Insurance in Construction Contracts

by Barry J. Fleishman | Jul 6, 2018
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Construction contracts generally provide clarity and attention when it comes to insurance requirements for property damage, but insurance requirements for business interruption loss are often left on the cutting room floor.

Why Subcontractors Need to Be Insured

by Joseph Lalla | Jul 6, 2018
Insurance | Safety

General contractors that hire subcontractors without proper insurance may find themselves footing the bill for lawsuits or claims, including property damage, bodily injury and even pollution.

Claims Reporting: Avoiding Unforced Errors

CPrL and CPL policies are complex. To control losses, claims reporting practices have become increasingly stringent and failure to comply with any of these requirements can result in the denial of coverage.

Cyber Insurance: What Does It Cover and Why Is It Needed?

Data breaches, privacy violations and hacker-generated losses are on the rise and construction companies are not immune. The good news is that cyber insurance is available, coverage is broad and costs are reasonable.

Does Your Insurance Policy Cover Pre-suit Construction Defect Investigations?

by Brian A. Wolf | Jun 4, 2018
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

The costs of investing and responding to pre-suit construction defect claims can be significant. The process is often drawn out by protracted processes led by plaintiffs’ lawyers and claims-oriented consultants.

Active Shooter Policies: What to Look For

Business or property damages caused by an active shooter may not be covered under general liability insurance unless the insured is deemed to be “liable.” Here are things to consider when selecting an active shooter insurance policy.

What Next? Key Steps Following a Structural Collapse or Other Crisis Caused by Defective Work

by Daniel Kapner, Judah Lifschitz | May 23, 2018
Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

Resolving the complex, multifaceted issues when catastrophic construction failure occurs requires comprehensive analysis, perseverance and counsel from knowledgeable and experienced professionals.

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Leveraging Workers’ Compensation Programs as a Competitive Advantage

Don’t Neglect Business Interruption Insurance in Construction Contracts

Why Subcontractors Need to Be Insured

Claims Reporting: Avoiding Unforced Errors

Cyber Insurance: What Does It Cover and Why Is It Needed?

Does Your Insurance Policy Cover Pre-suit Construction Defect Investigations?

Active Shooter Policies: What to Look For

What Next? Key Steps Following a Structural Collapse or Other Crisis Caused by Defective Work

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