Insurance Insights

With the rapid and nearly continuous pace of change in the construction sector, the need for specialist insurance agent/broker expertise is clear. This is not a market for generalists; contractors need consultants who can help them anticipate and take advantage of market changes as they develop.

When a worker is injured, there are specific timelines to follow and forms to complete with respect to workers’ compensation insurance. But what about when a worker is injured and refuses to accept treatment or file a claim? What are your responsibilities as the employer? While the exact legal answer depends on your situation and state laws, consider the following to limit your liability.

The vehicles on the road today have become increasingly advanced with each passing model year. Yet, as a whole, they’re relatively easy to steal. With this in mind, we put together the following theft prevention guidelines. Each tip is designed to help you reduce the risk of getting your vehicle stolen.

Today, the equipment used in manufacturing operations is safer than ever. But in order to ensure maximum protection against occupational injuries and fatalities, you need to make the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) your number one priority.

Construction workers utilize a wide range of tools that are essential for getting the job done. But there’s no tool more indispensable to the trade than a worker’s hands. For this edition of Construction Safety Matters, we’ve developed a list of precautions you can share with your workers to help safeguard their hands from on-the-job injury—and keep them in peak working condition.

Americans collectively spend billions of dollars each year on home security. Yet, no home is immune to the risk of theft. Whether you’re looking to protect your home while you’re on vacation or simply away at work for the day, it’s important to take precautions to help deter criminals from targeting your property—and maintain peace of mind throughout your household.

Suppose a customer asks your company to manufacture a part based on certain specifications, which are outlined in a contract. He needs to add the part to his product and ship it to his customers by a set deadline.

While a crane is an essential asset, there are hazards involving all aspects of crane use on a construction site. The purpose of this blog is to provide construction companies with safety tips and guidance to help facilitate safe crane operation.