A subcontractor hired by a general contractor (GC) for a construction project has a certain scope of work, usually spelled out in a contract between the two. Included may be safety responsibilities to ...

The American Subcontractors Association is warning its members to beware of contract language that may force subcontractors or their insurance carriers to pay for accidental loss, injury or property ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Thimble reports ten key business milestones that prompt small business owners to update their insurance, ensuring adequate ...

While general or prime contractors have always faced the risk of liability for the actions or inactions of their subcontractors, an increase risk of state statutory liability for certain actions and ...

Large scale or “mega” construction projects routinely fail – and sometimes even small and mid-sized projects – costing project owners and governments billions of dollars and sometimes completing years ...

LLCs need general liability insurance or a business owner's policy, and potentially more. Most can buy coverage online. LLC owners should have business insurance to protect their business’s assets and ...

Contractors in every field face environmental issues that can lead to costly pollution incidents with significant cleanup costs, injuries to workers or third parties and property damage as well as ...

A business’s general liability coverage isn’t always enough to absorb a major claim. When policy limits under your business insurance coverage are exhausted, excess liability insurance can provide ...