The federal government estimates that overhead lines cause 128 work-related electrocutions every year. This figure is only one slice of the whole risk landscape. Today’s power transmission line work goes… [Read More]
Why Power Transmission Line Work Gets More Dangerous Every Year
Master Safe Utility Line Clearance Operations and Practices
A Douglas fir tree made contact with a live power line in Northern California. That single moment ignited the Dixie Fire, a wildfire that went on to burn nearly a… [Read More]
The Role of Pipeline Construction Insurance in Utility Project Risk Management
In 2024, a deadly gas explosion tore through the Realty Tower in downtown Youngstown, Ohio. The preliminary findings released by the National Transportation Safety Board tell a sobering story: crews… [Read More]
Advancing Safety Through Technology in Utility Contracting
Ten years ago, preparation meant a paper site plan, a checklist taped to a clipboard, and some caution tape around the trench. Today, on a lot of sites, a foreperson… [Read More]
Disaster Preparedness For Utility Contractors: 3 Risks To Prepare For
The wildfires that destroyed thousands of acres in LA, in January this year, had a side story: The area’s electric utilities found themselves under tremendous scrutiny and lawsuits filed blamed… [Read More]
Protecting Your Utility Crew and the Public During Excavation
Picture this: A crew is halfway through trenching for a fiber line on a quiet suburban street. The plans look clean. But then—boom. A misidentified gas line ruptures. The street… [Read More]
From Trench to Tap: Insuring the Complexities of Water, Sewer Line Construction
In June 2022, a trench collapse in McKinney, Texas, buried a worker, leading to a tragic death and $165,952 in proposed penalties for the contractor, Bandera Utility Contractors Inc. OSHA… [Read More]
Powering Protection: UtilityPro Insurance for Utility Contractors
The utility contracting industry is both essential and complex, requiring skilled professionals to manage power lines, excavate underground systems, and maintain critical infrastructure. However, with these responsibilities come significant risks,… [Read More]
Building a Sustainable Insurance Program for Your Utility Contracting Business
Utility contracting is a high-stakes game of laying pipes and running lines. However, one wrong move can rupture a hole in your finances. We’ve seen it all—big wins, costly mistakes,… [Read More]
The Biggest Risks Facing Utility Contractors, and How Brokers Can Help
The utility sector is evolving – and it’s growing fast. What was a steadily growing industry in the wake of the pandemic has now become one of the most in-demand… [Read More]
