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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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Accidents happen, especially in construction. Luckily, that’s what insurance is for, right? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? Who is covered by an insurance policy? The car owner can’t go after a different contractor’s insurer for the damage.

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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

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Scenarios like these stress the need for an electrician to have insurance coverage in place. Thus, a strong insurance plan helps you rest easier both on and off the job. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? Not all accidents that happen on jobs are large-scale and catastrophic.

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Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

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An insurance policy rarely meets every contractor’s needs out of the box. One of the most common endorsements you’ll likely encounter involves additional insured (AI) parties. While it may sound unusual, adding additional insureds is common and extends benefits both to you as a policyholder – and the party being named on the policy.

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Insurance for HVAC Contractors: What It Covers and Why You Need It

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Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors must protect their business property while reducing the odds that a job-related accident or injury could financially harm their business. HVAC contractor insurance is the primary way to help protect your financial interest if things go wrong on the job.

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Builder’s Risk vs. General Liability for Contractors: What’s the Difference?

Levelset

Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate the risks associated with building projects. Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. What is builder’s risk insurance?

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Protecting Your Investment from Vehicle-into-Building Crashes

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The main cause of these accidents are operator error, happening 20% of the time. The emergency response report is also useful in your insurance claim for timing and dates. Additionally, you will want to call your insurance company (after emergency units) to make a claim and so they can assess the damage.

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Louisiana Contractors – Workers Compensation Insurance

Construction Law Monitor

Back in 2009 this blog reported on the very topic of Workers Compensation insurance, stating that 1 and 5 businesses are breaking workers compensation laws. The main reason being is due to the exorbitant price of this insurance on contractors. Workers Compensation is codified in Louisiana under Revised Statute 23:1021 et seq.