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Professional Liability Insurance Explained

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Professional liability insurance provides contractors coverage from financial losses that happen as a result of their errors, mistakes, or negligence. In that case, professional liability insurance would generally provide the plumber with reimbursement for legal fees, settlements, and judgments.

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The Startup Construction Business Checklist: 3 Important Documents You Need to Have

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A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Legal Documents. There are many different types of insurance in the United Kingdom.

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

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The Importance of Prequalification and Contractor Management Prequalification refers to the process of assessing and evaluating potential contractors or subcontractors before awarding them a project. Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work.

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Explained for Construction?

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While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss. Errors and omissions insurance, also called professional liability insurance, is one tool that contractors can use to transfer risk away from themselves.

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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

These new laws are the Companies (Strategic Report) (Climate-related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2022 and the Limited Liability Partnerships (Climate-related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2022. the principal climate-related risks and opportunities arising in connection with the company’s operations, and.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

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His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Disclaimer.

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Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

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In short, an additional insured is typically another business entity or person who can be added to your business policy, securing the same liability protection that you do. Also referred to as a named insured, all policy coverages, exclusions, and conditions generally apply to the policyholder.