Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. This isn’t ethical, is it? Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. This isn’t ethical, is it? Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. This isn’t ethical, is it? Regards, Mr. Ethics'

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

How to Step Up Your Game on Loss Control & Claims Management. Achieving favorable terms in a hard property & casualty insurance market. Risk Management. construction claims management. Author Bio Richard Kohn and William Lathem are Risk Consultants at Cobbs Allen. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 19:11. Main Image.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Insurance companies cannot recover environmental cleanup costs paid to their insured under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, commonly known as Superfund, from another Potentially Responsible Party ( unless their insured had first pursued a separate claim to recover the cleanup costs from that PRP).

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2020

How to Get Better Options in Today’s Hard Insurance Market. One thing underwriters have made abundantly clear during this challenging renewal environment is that simply blasting a submission to multiple insurance carriers to find competitive pricing, will not produce the effective results it may have in the past. Risk Management.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

Help with negotiations This can be difficult, as insurance companies are often reluctant to pay large settlements. An experienced attorney will know how to negotiate with insurance companies and fight for the best possible settlement for you. These damages can include payments for your pain and suffering.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Rydon said its settlement is being covered by its insurers. The civil claim is separate to the public inquiry into the fire, which finished taking evidence in November 2022 and is expected to issue its final report later this year. Lawyers for the BSR group took action against 22 firms in total.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates explains the process of making a claim under an insurance policy- a potential minefield for the unwary he warns, as there are many reasons why a claim may not be paid in full, or at all. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.

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Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

As a contractor, you may have realized that taking care of every detail will not be enough as there are always going to be risks associated with your work. Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Business insurance can help mitigate occurrences or disasters that can severely impact or destroy the good standing of your business. Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

There are a panoply of federal laws within discreet silos, including significantly: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA), and the like. business seeking to mitigate the risk associated with data protection.

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Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 30, 2024

To get the most from an insurance claim involving property restoration, it is best practice to openly communicate and collaborate with both your agent and restoration company. Know Your Policy Additionally, there is no way around it, you need to know what is included in your insurance plan prior to disaster.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 27, 2020

Well, now at least one insurance company believes that, as well. Procore’s platform can help contractors avoid many costly losses and delays through effective risk management and cross-team collaboration,” said Lisa Morgan, President of Construction at Travelers. Announced today, The Travelers Companies, Inc.

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BD+C

JANUARY 27, 2021

AECOM is suing Zurich American Insurance alleging that the carrier’s “all-risk” policies should include claims for losses due to the impact of COVID-19. The design firm alleges that Zurich refused to pay coronavirus-related claims when such coverage was not specifically excluded in AECOM's “all-risk” property insurance policies.

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Levelset

MARCH 21, 2022

Even though the insurance company isn’t your customer, the property owner may be depending on that insurance check to pay for your work. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In most cases, that’s what insurance is for, and the contractor will typically initiate a claim against their policy to take care of it. But who can actually file a claim against the contractor’s insurance? Can the property owner file a claim, or does the contractor need to submit it? Let’s take a look.

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 12, 2012

More and more in my everyday practice I encounter issues with contractor general liability insurance (GL). Next, the most important and most often overlooked aspect is notifying the insurer when trouble starts. If you ever have a lawsuit filed against you put the insurer on notice immediately!

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Did the contractor's master policy cover the damage?

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Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

According to a recent Press Release from Marsh , a leader in insurance broking and risk management, construction firms across the U.S. Insurance rates have been declining for close to a decade, but rates are forecasted to increase between 8 and 10 percent. Being insured is a major expense in all construction companies.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Insurance is perhaps the most important thing to arrange before starting a construction company. There are many different types of insurance in the United Kingdom. A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Business Plan. Legal Documents.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 8, 2013

Homes built with sustainable, energy-efficient materials are proving to be less vulnerable to wind, hail and water, making them better investments for homebuyers and more attractive to insurers seeking to lessen risk. This could mean lower insurance premiums for homeowners who take steps to increase their homes’ sustainability. .

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Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Navigating the insurance requirements for construction projects can be daunting. Insurance plays a crucial role in managing risks and ensuring the successful completion of any construction project. It covers bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury claims that arise during the course of a project.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As you dig deeper into your construction insurance policy, you may come across the terms first-party insurance and third-party insurance. Mastering the difference between these two concepts is crucial to understanding how different types of construction insurance protect you.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. Luckily, that’s what insurance is for, right? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? Who is covered by an insurance policy? GC insurance & subcontractor coverage. General liability insurance.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

It is known for construction site staff to steal equipment while on the job, which is why keeping detailed logs of who has each item can help you to spot and protect yourself against potential theft, which you might need to make an insurance claim for down the line.

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Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

Project loss insurance has the potential to save contractors from devastating project losses, no matter the cause. Project loss insurance, or PLI, is designed to mitigate catastrophic construction project losses. Project loss insurance coverage. How project loss insurance works. How much does project loss insurance cost?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Professional liability insurance provides contractors coverage from financial losses that happen as a result of their errors, mistakes, or negligence. In that case, professional liability insurance would generally provide the plumber with reimbursement for legal fees, settlements, and judgments.

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Levelset

APRIL 28, 2022

While general contractors commonly use performance bonds to reduce the risk of default, a bond ultimately protects the property owner, not the GC. Subcontractor default insurance is one alternative to a surety bond that works to protect a contractor from the financial burden when one of their subcontractors defaults.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Contracts JCT Design and Build 24: Ground condition risk allocation Michael Allan of Pinsent Masons LLP examines the JCT Design and Build contract treatment of ground conditions risk. Additional provisions and reliefs have been introduced in the 2024 revision to deal with asbestos, contamination and unexploded ordnance.

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Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to change insurance carriers, it pays to go with a company that has experience and knowledge in providing insurance for the construction industry. These days you can purchase insurance on your own or go through a local agent. Best construction insurance companies.

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Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction insurance can be confusing. Each contractor and party to the project has their own insurance, which may or may not be adequate to protect the work they’re performing. Learn more: What types of insurance do contractors need? Learn more: What types of insurance do contractors need? CCIP vs. OCIP insurance.

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Construction Law

APRIL 1, 2025

Guest editor Its tough to make predictions, especially about the future emerging risks in construction Guest Editor Jane Hughes of Trowers & Hamlins LLP looks back at some predictions she made in Construction Law 20 years ago, and makes some new ones. A fresh approach to drafting and risk allocation will be needed, they argue.

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Construction Law

MARCH 4, 2025

News Our regular news round up looks at a report predicting a rise in cladding related professional indemnity policy claims; a rise in PFI handback condition disputes; and major Heathrow Airport investment plans. Some risks are already uninsurable, he warns.

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Constructonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Surety bonds offer financial protection similar to insurance, although there is a distinct difference in how they work. While insurance policies are written with the understanding that some claims will be made, surety bonds are written to prevent fraud and other potential problems—with the intention of avoiding claims.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

The indemnity agreement provides that the principal will hold the surety harmless if a claim is filed against the bond. Are Surety Bonds Insurance? While many contractors confuse surety bonds and insurance, they are different. If the surety company determines that you pose a low risk, you will likely receive a low premium quote.

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