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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

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As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. Here’s an overview of the most important types of insurance for contractors. Here’s an overview of the most important types of insurance for contractors. General Liability Insurance. Professional Liability Insurance.

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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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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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General contractors know these risks when they take the role. But what if the general contractor isn’t at fault, and a subcontractor is to blame? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? The car owner can’t go after a different contractor’s insurer for the damage.

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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. . What insurance does a carpentry contractor need? .

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Lawsuit over First LEED Platinum Building is Over

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I wrote an earlier bog post, Litigation over First LEED Platinum Building Comes to an End , when on July 23, 2015, parties in the lawsuit The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc., In the spirit of Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” radio program, the key players in this case were: Chesapeake Bay Foundation was the owner of the project.

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

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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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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

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Plumbing contractors should include business insurance as an integral part of their financial strategy. With numerous policies available, the plumbing contractor’s insurance landscape offers many ways for you to protect your physical and financial business assets. Why plumbing contractors need insurance. Liability for damage.