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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

Construction Marketing

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. 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? General Liability Insurance.

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Illinois court asked: Are defects covered by general liability insurance?

Construction Dive

The ruling, passed down from the state’s supreme court, could affect which issues contractors choose to litigate with insurers across the country.

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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance

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Fortunately, crane and rigging insurance provide protection and compensation. However, understanding these insurance policies is key to maximizing your benefits. What is crane and rigging insurance? Other common crane and rigging insurance types include: Boom truck operator insurance.

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4 Things You Need To Know About Snow Removal Insurance

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Having snow removal insurance is important, considering the risks and dangers of snow removal and deicing. This article will show you the things you need to know about snow removal insurance. . What Is Snow Removal Insurance? Snow removal insurance can offer a wide variety of policies to protect contractors and their businesses.

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How to Prepare for Unexpected Risk Exposure

Construction Business Owner

Either by choice or required by contract or statute, commercial general liability (CGL), workers’ compensation, business auto and inland marine insurance (mobile equipment) are among the most common types of insurance purchased by contractors.

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Rising Construction Costs Lead to Higher Risks

Construction Business Owner

The consequence of this upward trend in construction costs is a significant challenge for general contractors and real estate developers. 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.

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

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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?