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Case Law Watch
Jun 5 2006 // Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Jones Brothers Inc. v. Whitlock, et al. (Ark. May 4, 2005) Prime contractor liable for workers’ compensation benefits owed to employee of uninsured subcontractor: The Supreme...
Supreme Court Upholds Marine Contractor Widow’s Right to Sue
Jun 4 2006 // In a ruling that lawyers say has implications for thousands of maritime workers across the country, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Syracuse, N.Y. widow’s right to sue employer Lockheed Martin for the wrongful...
Washington lowers fine, penalties against self-insured contractor Skanska
May 22 2006 // Upon further review of more detailed audit information, and as a result of Skanska’s improved handling of workers’ compensation claims, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), Tumwater, Wash., has,...
Why are construction managers difficult to insure?
May 22 2006 // When building or remodeling a house, homeowners often will turn to their construction manager to assist in overseeing building, recommending and selecting bidders, and securing permits. The construction manager will likely...
Why are construction managers difficult to insure?
May 22 2006 // When building or remodeling a house, homeowners often will turn to their construction manager to assist in overseeing building, recommending and selecting bidders, and securing permits. The construction manager will likely...
Young agent ‘tricks and treats’
May 22 2006 // Like many of you, I started my insurance career with an empty desk and a phone. Over the years, I have learned some tips or “tricks” that I have used effectively to generate sales. Cold calling was the first...
Washington Department of Labor and Industries Lowers Fine, Penalties Against Self-Insured Contractor
May 10 2006 // Upon further review of more detailed audit information, and as a result of Skanska’s improved handling of workers’ compensation claims, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), Tumwater, Wash., has,...
St. Paul Travelers to Offer New Products for Fire Sprinkler Contractors
May 8 2006 // St. Paul Travelers announced that a new offering for Fire Sprinkler Contractors has been added to its portfolio of construction insurance products and services. Products available include General Liability, Workers...
A young agent’s tricks and treats
May 8 2006 // Like many of you, I started my insurance career with an empty desk and a phone. Over the years, I have learned some tips or “tricks” that I have used effectively to generate sales. Cold calling was the first...
A young agent’s tricks and treats
May 8 2006 // Like many of you, I started my insurance career with an empty desk and a phone. Over the years, I have learned some tips or “tricks” that I have used effectively to generate sales. Cold calling was the first...
Axiom Offers General Liability Coverage for California Contractors
Apr 26 2006 // Axiom Specialty Insurance Services, Victorville, Calif., is offering primary general liability for residential and commercial contractors, including general contractors and subcontractors, in California. THere is no...
N.Y. Agents Take E&O Concerns Over Contractor Certificates to Officials
Apr 21 2006 // New York insurance agents face potential errors and omissions claims if they follow a New York City requirement on certificates of insurance for road contractors, an agents group has warned. The New York City Department of...
FAIA briefs agents about Florida bills, holds meetings with legislators
Apr 17 2006 // More than 120 of Florida’s independent agents who attended the March 29 and 30 Florida Independent Insurance Agents Legislative “Fly-In” heard Skip Long, Scott Johnson, Laura Pearce and Kyle Ulrich...
Bass Underwriters’ Texas Office Offers Online Program for Small Contractors
Mar 31 2006 // Bass Underwriters’ Texas office announced the launch of a new online program to assist agents in placing small artisan contractors, including those working on home construction. The company said the easy-to-use...
Insurance Skills Center Hosts Two Contractors Conferences
Mar 31 2006 // The Insurance Skills Center will be hosting a Contractors Conference in Fresno, Calif., and in Las Vegas to provide specialized contractors information on how to: size up the construction market; build a construction book;...
Agents Briefed About Florida Legislation, Met With Legislators
Mar 30 2006 // More than 120 of Florida’s independent agents attending the March 29 and 30 Florida Independent Insurance Agents Legislative “Fly-In” heard Skip Long, Scott Johnson, Laura Pearce and Kyle Ulrich outline...
Mich. Restoration Co. Participates in ABC-TV’s Extreme Home Makeover
Mar 27 2006 // Disaster Kleenup International, Inc., damage restoration contractors, today announced that Statewide Disaster Restoration, a DKI member company located in Southfield, Mich. was recently asked by ABC-TV’s Extreme...
Disaster Kleenup International’s Founder Ed York Dies
Mar 27 2006 // Illinois-based Disaster Kleenup International, Inc., a network of independent property damage restoration contractors, announced today that its founder, Edgar Perry “Ed” York, died on March 13, 2006 after a...
For O & G operators, contracts and coverages go hand in hand
Mar 20 2006 // (Editor’s note: This is the third article in a series addressing risk management for the Oil and Gas operator. The first appeared in the Aug. 22, 2005, issue of Insurance Journal-Texas/South Central, the second ran...
What brokers need to watch for in Oil & Gas coverage
Mar 20 2006 // There are common problems that may arise in the provision of coverage for Oil & Gas operators. Among those for which the broker should be on the lookout are: The International Association of Drilling Contractors...
