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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. Such an occurrence could threaten the existence of your contracting business.

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

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There are many policies that apply to a carpenter, but a simple business owner’s policy can include property damage and liability coverage. If a third party gets injured on a job, liability coverage helps pay the cost of legal defense if you get sued for the accident. . Does a carpenter need insurance?

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

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In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Licensing & contract requirements. Plumbing insurance may also help you secure work with general contractors who will likely require coverage per terms of a contract. Liability for damage.

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

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Liability insurance will help cover expenses for damage to someone else’s property and/or legal costs if another party decides to file a lawsuit. If you work on a job with a general contractor, the contract itself may require that all subcontractors have insurance before the job can begin. Who needs HVAC insurance?

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Business Interruption Insurance in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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This type of insurance can help ensure that you’re able to continue operations if something happens that causes you to lose income. These include financial losses from reduced income streams or damaged equipment. Like any insurance policy, business interruption insurance is a contract between you and the insurance company.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated. Both retention accounts are shown as current assets and current liabilities, respectively. Plus, not recording retention payable leads to the understating of a company’s liabilities. Fariba Mehdian. View profile.

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10 Contract Terms for Higher Profitability

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With an uncertain economic climate, the emphasis on solid contract terms is increasingly vital to a firm''s financial success. Most clients are demanding more work for lower fees, and firms that do not reexamine the terms of their contracts usually find themselves without enough income to break even, let alone make a profit.