Latest Contractors Headlines

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Environmental Multi-Line for Contractors, Consultants

Jun 7 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: Arch Insurance Group introduced an environmental multi-line policy for environmental contractors and consultants requiring multiple coverages in one integrated policy. The new policy provides a broad...

New Program for Specialty Trade Contractors Launched

Jun 2 2004 // A new group of territorial program administrators has introduced a program for specialty trade contractors involved in commercial and residential construction. The group, Construction Insurance Solutions (CIS), is...

Group Aims to Create Network of Independent Mitigation and Cleaning Contractors

Jun 1 2004 // Instead of just complaining about shrinking market share, one group of independent cleaning and restoration contractors said it is seeking to take control of its destiny. The recently formed Independent Mitigation and...

Best Releases Latest Version of Underwriting Guide

May 21 2004 // A.M. Best Co. announced the release of the “second flow” of its 2004 Underwriting Guide. The publication is aimed at helping insurance underwriters and risk managers gain a better understanding of industrial...

Arch Introduces Environmental Multi-Line Policy

May 18 2004 // Arch Insurance Group, a division of Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd., has introduced an Environmental Multi-Line Policy (EMP), which offers insurance for environmental contractors and consultants requiring multiple...

Construction Liability Costs Hurt Oregon Contractors

May 18 2004 // Soaring construction liability insurance premiums are causing contractors to raise house prices and even leave the business, builders say. Insurance rates for contractors doing commercial construction also have surged, but...

Unlicensed Contractors Targeted to Protect California Wildfire Victims

Apr 21 2004 // Fifteen people have been charged with felony unlicensed contracting after an undercover operation to prevent fraud against victims of Southern California wildfires, officials said April 19. “We are sending a message...

Ten Tips to Improve a Contractor’s Surety Program

Apr 5 2004 // In today’s tight market, it’s becoming harder and harder for contractors to secure the bonds they need. Whether they are a small operation starting out, or an established leader—chances are they have found it...

Professional Liability for Homeland Security Contractors

Apr 5 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: The AIG Cos. introduced SAFETY Act Homeland Protector, a new set of product and professional liability coverages designed for companies developing and selling anti-terrorism products and technologies in...

Professional Liability for Homeland Security Department Contractors

Apr 5 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: The AIG Companies introduced SAFETY Act Homeland Protector, a new set of product and professional liability coverages designed for companies developing and selling anti-terrorism products and...

Wash. L&I Suspends Registration of Contractors

Apr 5 2004 // Two Vancouver, Wash.-area construction companies and a Port Angeles contractor are the first to lose their registration as a result of action taken by the Wash. Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) for failure to...

WIS. COURT RULES FOR CONTRACTORS ON CGL OBLIGATIONS:

Mar 22 2004 // A Jan. 9, 2004 decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that standard commercial general liability (CGL) policies cover accidents caused by defective construction. Wisconsin’s high court reversed the decision of...

General Contractors Liability

Mar 22 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead Managed Insurance Programs is offering a new market for general contractors liability. Dollars: Minimum deductible SIR of $10,000. Minimum premium, $50,000, policy limits: $2 million to $5...

Stock Throughput and Marine Contractors

Mar 22 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: Marine Managers launched two new programs, the Stock Throughput Program and the Marine Contractors Package Program. Stock Throughput is a combination of ocean and inland cargo (road, truck, rail, air)...

AIG Unveils Professional Liability Coverages for Homeland Security Department Contractors

Mar 15 2004 // The AIG Companies have introduced SAFETY Act Homeland Protector, a new set of product and professional liability coverages designed for companies developing and selling anti-terrorism products and technologies in...

Wash. L&I Suspends Registration of Contractors for Failure to Pay Workers’ Comp Premiums

Mar 10 2004 // Two Vancouver, Wash.-area construction companies and a Port Angeles contractor are the first to lose their registration as a result of action taken by the Wash. Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) for failure to...

Stock Throughput and Marine Contractors

Mar 8 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: Marine Managers launched two new programs, the Stock Throughput Program and the Marine Contractors Package Program. Stock Throughput is a combination of ocean and inland cargo (road, truck, rail, air)...

Stock Throughput and Marine Contractors

Mar 8 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: Marine Managers announced the launch of two new programs, the Stock Throughput Program and the Marine Contractors Package Program. Stock Throughput is a combination of ocean and inland cargo (road,...

Stock Throughput and Marine Contractors

Mar 8 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: Marine Managers announced the launch of two new programs, the Stock Throughput Program and the Marine Contractors Package Program. Stock Throughput is a combination of ocean and inland cargo (road,...

PIACT Supports Proposed Ban on Public Project OCIP’s

Feb 25 2004 // In recent testimony before The Insurance and Real Estate Committee, the Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc. said it supports House Bill 5207, which would prohibit owner-controlled insurance programs...