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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.

Deconstructing the Confusion: The ‘Contractual Liability’ Insurance Requirement in Construction Contracts

by Neil B. Posner | May 18, 2018
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

To protect from an uninsured exposure, the upstream party should be clear in the "insurance requirements" section of contracts that any form of a Contractual Liability Limitation Endorsement will not be accepted.

Matching Problems to Solutions

The insurance industry can help contractors navigate technologies by linking failure data with solutions, and empowering contractors to choose technologies for the real risks they face on their projects.

Managing Seasonal Workers and Protecting Against End of Season Workers’ Compensation Claims

by Alexandra Leone | May 8, 2018
Insurance | Risk | Safety | Wellness

Construction relies heavily on seasonal workers, but occasionally seasonal employees report a workers’ compensation claim when the project finishes. There are tools to protect against increased claims.

Workers’ Comp Claims Integration With Family Medical Leave Act Deadlines

by Alexandra Leone | Apr 16, 2018
Insurance | Safety | Wellness

Many workers’ compensation claims qualify as a serious health condition under the FMLA. Employers with 50 employees in a 75-mile radius have obligations to administer FMLA concurrently with workers’ compensation claims.

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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

Deconstructing the Confusion: The ‘Contractual Liability’ Insurance Requirement in Construction Contracts

Matching Problems to Solutions

Managing Seasonal Workers and Protecting Against End of Season Workers’ Compensation Claims

Workers’ Comp Claims Integration With Family Medical Leave Act Deadlines

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