Commercial

General Contractor Liability When a general contractor is hired to complete a project, they oversee the entire project and may hire subcontractors to complete a portion of the work. Although the project owner retains some liability, the work performed, either by the general contractor or its subcontractors, is the responsibility of the general contractor, including…

Most contractors work in environments where asbestos, lead, mold, bacteria, and blood borne pathogens may exist and General Liability policies specifically exclude these exposures. Look into a Demolition Contractor Liability Insurance Program designed for demolition contractors who have less than a 25% environmental exposure. The Environmental Program includes expanded environmental coverage forms for those who…

Entrepreneurs often run their businesses from home. As they do work remote, they often rely on their homeowners insurance coverage to protect their home based businesses. While homeowner’s insurance protects your home, it may not insure parts of your business. As a result you may need additional business insurance. Your homeowners insurance may not include protection…

Allowing employees to work from home has notable perks for small business owners, like you. These include promoting a satisfied workforce and cutting down on office space expenses. However, among all of the telecommuting fanfare, there are still potential liabilities to consider. This is especially true when you have home-based business employees. Questions you should begin asking yourself include:…

When a fire, accident or theft occurs at your business: Contact your insurance agent and company right away. Any burglaries or theft should also be reported to the police immediately. Read your insurance policy so that you know what your responsibilities are to your insurance company after a loss. After a disaster, take steps to…