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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Its Impact on Insurance

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Its Impact on Insurance

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) marks one of the most significant physical infrastructure investments in the U.S. in more than five decades. Over the past 18 months, it has led to an increase in projects and jobs across multiple industries. As...

The Benefits of Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs

The Benefits of Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs

Owner-controlled insurance programs (OCIPs) are a type of “wrap-up” insurance policy that a property owner can take out for a construction or renovation project. Unlike the traditional construction insurance model — where each contractor or subcontractor secures their...

Construction Lending Roadblocks? Consider a Surety Bond Alternative

Construction Lending Roadblocks? Consider a Surety Bond Alternative

Surety bonds are an essential risk-management tool for the construction lending industry. They offer a financial buffer in the event that a project is left incomplete or fails to meet its agreed upon terms and conditions. Although bonds are often a required part of...

2023 Construction Industry Trends and Challenges

2023 Construction Industry Trends and Challenges

The past few years have been a figurative roller coaster ride for the construction industry. As construction continues to confront things like a declining workforce and inflation, we’re likely to see a few more twists and turns this year. Agents will need to keep a...

6 Ways Agents Can Add Value to Their Contractor Clients

6 Ways Agents Can Add Value to Their Contractor Clients

Between labor shortages, supply chain delays, interest rate hikes, and building valuation increases, It hasn’t been the easiest year so far for building contractors. The cherry on top has been insurance carriers issuing significant rate increases and cutting coverage...

Help Clients and Build Your Business During Economic Uncertainty

Help Clients and Build Your Business During Economic Uncertainty

2022 was a trying year for businesses and consumers alike, and 2023 will no doubt face its own set of challenges. In an interview with Insurance Business America, Mike Becker, CEO of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents, offers encouragement to...

What Contractors Can Expect With Their Insurance in 2023

What Contractors Can Expect With Their Insurance in 2023

As we head into 2023, construction contractors should prepare for rate increases of at least 10 percent. Of course, this will vary business to business depending on changes to things like payroll, property values, and previous years’ losses. In addition, different...

Employers: Document Workplace Safety Training and Disciplinary Measures

Employers: Document Workplace Safety Training and Disciplinary Measures

Do you have clients who want to challenge certain Workers’ Compensation claims by citing employee misconduct? According to this recent Business Insurance article, if employers want to challenge federal citations for workplace safety violations, they must demonstrate...

Green Construction Projects Come with New Materials, Methods, Risks

Green Construction Projects Come with New Materials, Methods, Risks

Green construction is growing, as companies strive to create more sustainable, energy-efficient, resilient buildings. As this article outlines, however, sustainable construction projects use new technologies, materials, and construction methods that create unforeseen...

Higher Construction Costs Lead to Increased Insurance Rates

Higher Construction Costs Lead to Increased Insurance Rates

The construction industry is facing their share of challenges lately. COVID-19-related shutdowns are causing ongoing product shortages. Supply chain disruptions are making it difficult to secure materials and leading to project delays. Soaring inflation is causing...

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