With construction spending in the U.S. topping $2 trillion in 2024 and a 12% annual increase in gross output, the industry is poised to continue moving full steam ahead in… [Read More]
Builder’s Risk Insurance 101: A Broker’s Guide to Helping Construction Clients
Top 5 FAQs When Selling Excavation and Grading Contractors Insurance
Construction is a complex, nuanced and big-budget business – and none of it happens without excavation and grading. While it’s the first step in the construction process, it’s also one… [Read More]
Winter Construction Delays: How Brokers Can Help Clients Manager Builder’s Risk
There’s a famous line from John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men about the best-laid plans, and how they often go awry. In his novel, Steinbeck wasn’t speaking about the construction… [Read More]
Why Construction Risk Management Now Requires Real-Time Monitoring Tools
Summary: Real-time monitoring turns near-misses into fixes and reduces loss frequency on construction sites. Owners and carriers now expect verifiable controls, with clean data trails and faster decisions. This blog… [Read More]
How to Win Clients with a Better Excavation Contractor Insurance Strategy
On April 9, 2025, an accident at a gas pipeline in Allegan County, Michigan, interrupted natural gas service to over 5,200 customers. The crew hit a buried gas line during… [Read More]
Preparing Grading and Excavation Contractors for 2026’s Top Project Risks
Times are changing in the construction industry, and as we approach a new year, it’s a great time to assess what’s new and impactful for clients in 2026. Near the… [Read More]
The Future of Construction Claims: Regulations and Insurance Challenges
Summary: Regulatory drift, longer tails, and always-on job data are reshaping construction claims. Stronger daily habits win: photo-rich dailies, clean RFIs/submittals, updated schedules and notices, verified locates and safety… [Read More]
The Excavation Contractors’ Guide to Maintaining Health and Safety
Summary: Residential lots raise unique risks for excavation contractors with tight access, neighbors, traffic, and shifting soils, making small shortcuts costly. Safety holds when habits do, so protect before you… [Read More]
Subcontractor Liability Every Broker Should Know
With annual revenues in the trillions and rapid expansion expected over the next several years, the construction industry continues to be a bright spot in the U.S. economy. Nevertheless, construction… [Read More]
5 Things to Know About Land Improvement Services and Insurance Coverage
Summary: Land improvement services carry exposures that live long past project completion, from settlement claims to pollution incidents that surface months after crews leave the site. Smart contractors layer their… [Read More]
