If you're starting a contracting business, whether it's in construction, electrical, or plumbing, you need to be aware of your state's and clients' requirements regarding general liability insurance ...

Eric Eisenberg, Robert Ferguson, Jr. As a contractor, you are familiar with working together with subcontractors — delegating project scope as part of the overall job. However, when a subcontractor’s ...

This overview of several organizations mentioned when discussing contractor liability insurance, risk protection, and broader ...

General liability insurance protects businesses against claims that they’ve harmed someone or their property. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

An invisible shift is happening in the insurance sector as business owners, like contractors, are moving away from generalist agencies for firms dealing in niche areas. The need for specialized ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Most small businesses are not protected against the cost of ...

In a long-awaited decision that helps contractors obtain coverage for construction defects, the Oregon Supreme Court in Twigg v. Admiral Ins. Co. 371 Or. 308 (2025) ruled that coverage under a ...

When you hire a contractor, you expect them to handle the job and the people they bring with them. In reality, the subcontractors they choose can quietly shift legal and financial risk back onto you ...