It might be hard to fathom any type of audit being beneficial, but when your insurer conducts a premium audit for your account, it can just as important to you as it is to your carrier. When you were first issued your policy, the carrier looked at the estimated sales figures or payroll data that […]
Contractors Insurance
High Heat Increases Risk of Injuries for Inside and Outdoor Workers
As many parts of the country are wrestling with ever-increasing temperatures during the summer months, a new study has found that the hotter the weather gets, the higher the risk of workplace accidents and injuries for both indoor and outside workers. The study by the University of California, Los Angeles, based on claims data from […]
Builder’s Risk and Umbrella Insurance Pricing Climbing Fast
Insurance rates are rising rapidly for contractors, particularly for builder’s risk and excess liability policies as the cost of claims continues to increase dramatically. While rates for builders’ risk have been averaging 10 to 20%, pricing for excess liability and umbrella coverage have in some cases doubled from the year prior. Both lines of insurance […]