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Does Your Construction Business Need Employment Practices Liability Insurance?

Construction Business Owner

In addition to lawsuits filed by private citizens, claims filed by federal, state and city regulators are causing more businesses to purchase Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 84,254 discriminatory employment practices complaints last year.

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How to Prepare for Unexpected Risk Exposure

Construction Business Owner

Either by choice or required by contract or statute, commercial general liability (CGL), workers’ compensation, business auto and inland marine insurance (mobile equipment) are among the most common types of insurance purchased by contractors.

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Understanding Design Defect Legal Liability

Construction Business Owner

Owners, contractors and designers must understand their potential liability for design issues on a project before the project starts. This affects the management of the project, insurance, bonds and, ultimately, profit on a project.'

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Properly Identifying Additional Insured

Construction Business Owner

One approach is to require one party to list the other, protected party as an additional insured on its own purchased insurance policies, thereby giving the protected party direct access to insurance coverage.

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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance

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Fortunately, crane and rigging insurance provide protection and compensation. However, understanding these insurance policies is key to maximizing your benefits. What is crane and rigging insurance? Other common crane and rigging insurance types include: Boom truck operator insurance.

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Your Claim Has Been Denied

Construction Business Owner

If your construction business has suffered a financial loss due to damage, accident, crime or liability, the last thing you want to hear is that your claim is. To significantly reduce the chances of this occurring, consider the following tips for ensuring you have the right insurance partner and coverage to meet your business needs. .

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4 Things You Need To Know About Snow Removal Insurance

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Having snow removal insurance is important, considering the risks and dangers of snow removal and deicing. This article will show you the things you need to know about snow removal insurance. . What Is Snow Removal Insurance? Snow removal insurance can offer a wide variety of policies to protect contractors and their businesses.

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