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A Practical Guide to Insurance & Risk Management

Construction Business Owner

A Practical Guide to Insurance & Risk Management ccapoccia Fri, 03/28/2025 - 08:56 In todays complex business landscape, understanding and managing risks is no longer optional.

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2016 Insurance Trends

Construction Business Owner

As the United States construction market heats up, there is a renewed focus on improving operational efficiencies and embracing risk management strategies that could offer a meaningful financial impact.

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Building Blocks For Solid Risk Management

Construction Business Owner

Part of an effective risk management program involves monitoring the industry and economic trends that could affect your business. Cal Beyer is the director of risk management at Lakeside Industries in Issaquah, Washington.

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The Top 6 Insurance Trends in 2016

Construction Business Owner

As the United States construction market heats up, there is a renewed focus on improving operational efficiencies and embracing risk management strategies that could offer a meaningful financial impact.

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Is Subcontractor Default Insurance Right for Your Company?

Construction Business Owner

For some construction management firms, subcontractor default insurance policies offer a viable alternative to performance bonds. These policies are designed for the “at risk” construction manager (CM), general building contractor and design-build firm with an annual subcontract volume of $75 million or more.

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Top 10 Ways to Manage Workers' Compensation Exposure

Construction Business Owner

Workers’ compensation insurance pays for occupational injury and illness; that’s why you buy the insurance. What many contractors fail to grasp, however, is that some significant indirect costs are not covered by insurance. Oftentimes, it is an employer’s single most expensive line of coverage.

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Rising Construction Costs Lead to Higher Risks

Construction Business Owner

These cost escalations can directly correlate to higher insurance premiums, reduced risk appetite from insurance carriers, and a lack of policy extensions for project policies. However, in the face of rising costs and shifting risk landscapes, these insurance options are becoming increasingly complex to navigate.

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