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)

It's one of those things that everyone knows they should do, but they don't: making sure they are using strong passwords. We all know we should be using strong passwords to protect ourselves and our businesses when we're online. But studies show... (Read More)

When most people think of environmental liability insurance, they think about coverage for a toxic chemical spill or a nuclear disaster. Environmental liability insurance covers a much broader spectrum of risks than just hazardous waste. While... (Read More)

Any contractor who transports materials that could potentially create environmental pollution needs liability protection. When cargo is released into the environment—for example, a truck overturns and spills industrial cleaning solution into a... (Read More)