Why do contractors need pollution liability insurance? Shouldn’t this be covered under a commercial general liability insurance policy? There is a history of pollution liability in the United States, which brought about the need for a special... (Read More)

Summertime is hot and it is even hotter for your contractor clients on a jobsite. Heat exhaustion is a serious health hazard for contractors and can lead to serious illness, injury and even death in extreme cases. According to OSHA statistics, 94... (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)

Asbestos is a naturally occurring substance that was regularly used in housing insulation from the 1940s through the 1970s. It was flame retardant and an inexpensive material to use in home construction. Not only was it used in insulation, but also... (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 spurt of... (Read More)

If you have clients who are general contractors in the oil and gas, consulting, construction or other industries, you know their unique risks require specialty insurance products. C&S Specialty Underwriters is the construction and environmental... (Read More)

Construction is a dangerous job. Did you know that more than 20 percent of occupational fatalities are in construction? Construction workers engage in any number of hazardous activities that expose them to injuries, including falls from roofs, being... (Read More)

The label given to contractors who bring their tools and highly developed skills to the job site — artisan or casual contractors — can be misleading. After all, there is nothing artsy or casual about the risks these professionals face on the... (Read More)

Mold is a destructive nemesis for the construction industry and it has caused numerous problems for all kinds of contractors ranging from electricians to HVAC to roofers to environmental remediation. For this reason, it is vital that contractors... (Read More)