Contractor insurance with general liability coverage will cost, on average, $142 per month. Rates can be affected by multiple factors, such as the type of coverage a contractor purchases, the number ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused construction project delays and cancellations, and shut down many site operations. Construction work that’s allowed to continue exposes companies to a new risk: ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), licensed realtor and educator with over ...

Project owners and general contractors are now increasingly using COIs as gatekeeping tools rather than as formal verification documents, and that shift is intentional.

Contractor insurance can protect your business in case of lawsuits and other claims. It’s usually a package of policies. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

General liability insurance protects your business from potential lawsuits and other claims and may be required as part of a contract. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Construction work can be a tricky and dangerous business. Contractors perform a variety of trades and scopes that carry different levels of inherent risks. Failure to plan and financially protect ...

Innovation in contractor insurance streamlines the verification process and greatly benefits businesses of all sizes. Jobsite safety and the wellbeing of workers on the ground are top priorities for ...

With many construction projects being put on hold indefinitely, it's apparent this pandemic will have even more significant implications in the construction and contracting business in the future.

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