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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

Over time coronavirus pandemic exposure claims may result in a new emergent subset of premises liability case law and in a number of jurisdictions new statutes are already limiting liability, but in most instances it is presumed the longstanding body of premises liability law will control.

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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

Construction Marketing

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? Here’s an overview of the most important types of insurance for contractors. General Liability Insurance.

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COVID 19 Commercial Building Liability

Green Building Law Update

Over time coronavirus pandemic exposure claims may result in a new emergent subset of premises liability law, but in most instances it is presumed that body of existing law will control. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims?

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Rising Construction Costs Lead to Higher Risks

Construction Business Owner

These cost escalations can directly correlate to higher insurance premiums, reduced risk appetite from insurance carriers, and a lack of policy extensions for project policies. However, in the face of rising costs and shifting risk landscapes, these insurance options are becoming increasingly complex to navigate.

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What Is an Insurance Endorsement? A Contractor’s Guide

Levelset

When working in construction, your insurance policy gets issued as a fairly standard contract. At the core, you have property coverage for your tools and equipment, along with a liability component that protects your financial assets in case there’s a work-related accident or injury that you may have some responsibility for. .

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Business Interruption Insurance in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

One way to help protect yourself from some of these perils is by having business interruption insurance for construction. This type of insurance can help ensure that you’re able to continue operations if something happens that causes you to lose income. What does business interruption insurance cover ?

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#91:  Liability Insurance for a Subcontractor's Defective Work

NH Construction Law

“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” The Michigan Supreme Court disagreed, interpreting “accident” as broader than “fortuity.”