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Should You Fire Your Insurance Broker?

Construction Business Owner

Why you should work with an insurance broker who understands & takes steps to protect every aspect of your business operations. If your insurance broker is simply negotiating pricing and accepting the terms and conditions offered by carriers and underwriters, it is time to hire a new broker. .

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7 Contractor Tips for Dealing With Insurance Adjusters & Owners

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In turn, the owner is relying on the insurance company to pay their claim. After all, the faster the insurance company pays the owner, the quicker you can get paid ! Dig deeper: What contractors need to know about the insurance claims process. You don’t work for the insurance company or the adjuster, and they don’t work for you.

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Harnessing the Power of RPA

Construction Business Owner

Common expenses for operating a construction business include labor, materials, insurance, permits, office space, vehicles, trailers and other incidentals. Furthermore, some company expenses are not negotiable and are often the largest portion of mandatory expenses, such as labor costs. Many factors contribute to revenue and expenses.

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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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A Contractor’s Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance: Is Your Project Covered?

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On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. Understanding a homeowner’s insurance policy – and what it covers – can be helpful when deciding to take on a project. Understanding homeowner insurance policies.

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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

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Help with negotiations This can be difficult, as insurance companies are often reluctant to pay large settlements. An experienced attorney will know how to negotiate with insurance companies and fight for the best possible settlement for you.

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Negotiating OCP Policies

Construction Business Owner

In recent years, more owners have requested that our law firm’s contractor clients purchase an owners and contractors protective liability policy (OCP policy), a type of insurance policy with which many contractors are unfamiliar.'