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Bonded and Insured: Are Both Needed? What’s the Difference? Why Does It Matter?

by Mary Bacon | Jul 9, 2020
Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

Surety bonds and insurance are forms of risk management meant to protect against financial loss. But what they cover and how claims are handled differ.

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.

Uniformity in Florida’s Construction Bond Laws Brings About Fairness for the Industry

by Gary L. Brown | Jul 7, 2020
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Surety Bonding

More consistency among Florida laws should benefit contractors, as well as lower-tiered subcontractors and suppliers.

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

by James C. Remington | Jul 6, 2020
Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

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.

Background Check Trends and Their Impact on Construction Contractors

by Alla Schay | Jun 24, 2020
Business | Human Resources | Risk Management | Workforce

Background checks for contractors have been essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn new tips and solutions regarding the impact proper background checks have on your business.

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.

2020 Market Update: Construction Industry Trends and Challenges

by John J. Heft | Jun 16, 2020
Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

A new report highlights the trends and challenges of the commercial insurance industry and defines the state of the environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance marketplace.
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