Floods can occur without warning for homeowners regardless of location and time of year. As FEMA notes, "Flood season is year-round." And it is important to note that you do not have to live in a flood zone to experience flood damage: "Anywhere it... (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)

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)

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 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)

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)

In the dynamic and ever-evolving current business landscape, strong leadership plays a pivotal role in driving the success of a company. Effective leaders are able to inspire and motivate their teams, providing clear direction and a shared vision... (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)

Telecommuting has definitely become a part of our normal way of doing business even if it has yet to become the traditional way of doing business. There are still some growing pains associated with this new norm. Even in the construction... (Read More)