Occupational exposure is the number one cause of asbestos-related disease. Exposure to asbestos can happen anywhere asbestos is present. However, some occupations/workplaces are at greater risk of exposure, including environmental contractors who... (Read More)

If data security, online privacy, and identity theft aren't top concerns in your organization, they should be. More today than ever before, hackers are using sophisticated efforts to steal information from companies and to commit identity theft... (Read More)

At C&S Specialty Underwriters, we know that contractors need the right insurance coverage at the right time. When they have questions, they need answers. And they want to work with a company they can trust. We work hard to provide a diversified... (Read More)

Most states have “statutes of repose” — laws that stop a right of action after a specific period of time has passed. Statutes of repose are laws that establish a fixed time period during which claims or lawsuits can be filed in relation to... (Read More)

If you own a contracting business, you're at risk for lawsuits. That's why we offer a Construction General Liability insurance program for general and trade/artisan contractors. The coverage, designed for work on both residential and commercial... (Read More)

Even the job sites run by the most seasoned construction managers can have things go wrong. Unfortunately, sometimes they can go very wrong. It only takes one mishap for everything to spiral out of control and for a construction project to be... (Read More)

Construction contractors often cannot predict factors that will affect their work schedule, such as weather delays or a delay in obtaining building materials to complete a project. Construction delays can have a significant impact on both... (Read More)

Project managers and construction contractors often collaborate on projects. Questions may arise on liability issues: Does the responsibility to maintain liability insurance fall on the project manager, the contractor, or both? Who is liable when... (Read More)

Construction is a risky business—whether it is trying to prevent accidents on the job or managing tight deadlines, everything involves taking risks. The key to success in construction is evaluating and managing risk. With the current rate of... (Read More)