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What Do Rising Foreclosure Rates Mean for the 2023 Housing Market?

Pro Builder

“A lot of people just can’t afford the house they’re in,” says Paul Urich, a bankruptcy attorney who handles foreclosures in Orlando, FL. Then we have the issue with homeowners insurance where every time we get a storm, [the insurance companies] either cancel or raise the prices.”

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Completed Operations: A Contractor’s Guide to Coverage, Cost, & More

Levelset

If a contractor’s work fails after a project is complete, completed operations insurance can help cover some of the expenses. It is sold as an extension to your general liability insurance policy and may be required by the state you work in or the project owner. Learn more: The most common types of insurance policies in construction.

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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

Many times those costs are not recovered, however; they could make the difference in keeping the Builder or Owner solvent or ending up with a failed project or worse yet bankruptcy. They do not have the burden of carrying costs like workmen’s compensation, general liability insurance, unemployment related costs, vacations or sick days, etc.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

One error may be the difference in bankruptcy or staying afloat. The result is higher costs to complete projects.Other considerations will be the impact it will have on OSHA standards and Insurance Company costs. Insurances; Workers compensation, General Liability, Risk. Increased time to complete projects. Office Utilities.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

Constructlaw

According to another, in the United States, there are pre­sently more than 1,250 pandemic insurance litigations. Many insureds, both in the United States and around the world, have policies which contain domestic or interna­tional arbitration provisions. The latter provide for arbi­tration in Bermuda, London, or elsewhere.

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Guest Blog – 5 Common Misconceptions About Surety Bonds

Construction Law Monitor

A recent case of this is the bankruptcy of the 105-year-old company Truland Group Inc. Currently, the company that provided bonding to Truland, XL Specialty Insurance Co., In the event of bankruptcies and pending claims, there is nobody else but the surety provider to cover the costs. Washington, D.C.’s

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What Your Business Credit Report Tells Lenders

Pro Builder

Your business credit report also provides necessary information about your company, such as your business background, ownership and subsidiaries, financial information, any bankruptcies, risk scores, and banking, trade, and collection history. Insurance companies will look for your business credit report as part of the underwriting process.

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