September 10, 2024
Is Your ‘‘Pay-If-Paid’’ Provision Sufficient As A Surety Defense?
Contractors, and their sureties, regularly rely upon what are called ‘‘pay-if-paid’’ provisions to mitigate financial risk and defend against payment claims. However, in ...
April 23, 2024
The Growing Need For Contractors’ Professional Coverages
In the dynamic world of construction, contractors play a vital role in bringing projects to life. From pre-construction estimating to project management, their expertise is critical to the success of ...
February 04, 2020
The Basics of Contractor’s Equipment Insurance
In the world of construction, it should come as no surprise that contractors rely heavily on their equipment in order to complete projects efficiently and effectively. This includes heavy ...
September 12, 2019
Running a Successful OCIP or CCIP
Controlled Insurance Programs (CIPs), also known as “wrap ups,” bundle together general liability insurance, workers compensation and excess liability coverage during a construction project ...
August 02, 2018
Trend Report: The Collaboration, Innovation & Risk Management Behind Penn Medicine’s $1.5 Billion Hospital Pavilion
Penn Medicine’s 16-story, $1.5 billion New Patient Pavilion is one of the most high-profile construction projects in Philadelphia today. When it opens in 2021, the new LEED-certified hospital wi...
July 30, 2018
Reducing the Risk of Lawsuits in Health & Human Services
For health and human services organizations, the risk of a lawsuit – and the resulting damages – is not new. But the consequences can be especially devastating for agencies that work with vu...
January 30, 2018
Four Tips for New Employee Safety on Construction Sites
Construction is often cited as one of the most dangerous industries in the country. According to the Reports of Fatalities and Catastrophes Archive from the U.S. Department of Labor, more t...
July 17, 2017
The Cost-Saving – and Safety – Benefits of BIM-Driven Prefabrication
According to JLL’s Construction Outlook, construction spending in 2016 rose 4.5 times higher than 2015 levels. Considering this sharp increase, many construction companies are looking for inn...
September 14, 2015
How to Enhance Your Contractor’s Equipment Policy
If you’re a contractor, your equipment represents a crucial asset and investment for your business that needs to be protected. How can you better protect that investment with a contractorR...
May 11, 2015
Why You Should Seriously Consider Surety Bonds
With the economy continually improving, we’ve seen a proliferation of construction projects across the country. In Philadelphia alone, there are countless projects being planned, built and de...
March 23, 2015
Creating & Implementing a Construction Safety Plan
Being a successful contractor involves more than being good at your craft. It also involves establishing and maintaining strong client relationships that will grow and sustain your business f...
March 02, 2015
Court Ruling Improves Liability Coverage for Manufacturers
In a surprise move, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal filed by National Union in a case involving a window manufacturer whose windows leaked and caused third-party da...
October 20, 2014
Pollution Liability Insurance Protects Your Business from the Dangers of Mold
One of the biggest challenges that many building construction projects face is liability arising out of mold caused by water intrusion. This is especially true of elder care facilities where ...