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Maverick Commercial Offers Program for Calif. Commercial Contractors

Feb 22 2007 // Calabasas, Calif.-based Maverick Commercial Insurance Services has added a new program for artisan contractors, which includes workers’ compensation, general liability and automobile coverage. The program is an...

Jimcor Adds Business Auto Coverage for N.J. Artisan Contractors

Feb 15 2007 // Insurance broker Jimcor Agencies has announced a new facility to provide business auto coverage for artisan contractors, mobile catering trucks, manufacturers and distributors in New Jersey. The carrier is admitted in New...

Insurance Skills Center Hosts Contractors & Builders Conference

Feb 7 2007 // Insurance Skills Center is hosting its Contractors & Builders Conference in five locations in Ontario, Sacramento and Fresno,Calif., and Las Vegas and Seattle. The conference is filed for 15 continuing education...

Del. Focuses on Workplace Safety for Hispanic Construction Contractors

Feb 5 2007 // As Delaware’s rural landscape gives way to housing developments, immigrant workers who once took jobs in the agriculture and poultry industries are turning to home construction and landscaping. While reaping the...

National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., a Risk Retention Group

Feb 1 2007 // Making General Liability Insurance affordable for General and Artisan Contractors. National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., a Risk Retention Group (NCIC) specializes in general liability insurance for the licensed...

New Mo. Law Requires Service Contractors to be Licensed

Jan 29 2007 // A new law that went into effect Jan. 1, 2007 requires that all vehicle service contract administrators must register with the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions & Professional Registration by...

Proactive agents help contractors and subcontractors reduce comp costs

Jan 29 2007 // Transitional duty assignments, return-to-work goals, regular communication, information gathering are all part of a solid program When helping contractors and subcontractors reduce their workers’ compensation costs,...

Oregon task force aims to improve construction

Jan 29 2007 // Oregon’s Construction Claims Task Force has released a report noting 11 recommendations to help protect homeowners from construction defects and ensure affordable liability insurance for contractors. Highlights of...

News Currents

Jan 28 2007 // Oregon task force aims to improve construction Oregon’s Construction Claims Task Force has released a report noting 11 recommendations to help protect homeowners from construction defects and ensure affordable...

Contractors’ Workers’ Compensation

Jan 28 2007 // When helping contractors and subcontractors reduce their workers’ compensation costs, focus on four key elements: accurately determine the cause of the high costs, improve communications with employees, bring...

PGI Program Covers Exterior Insulation/Finish Systems Contractors

Jan 23 2007 // PGI Commercial (PGIC) is making available an insurance program designed specifically for contractors who are certified to install Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). The commercial general liability policy is...

Oregon Task Force Aims to Improve Construction Environment

Jan 19 2007 // Oregon’s Construction Claims Task Force has released a report noting 11 recommendations to help protect homeowners from construction defects and ensure affordable liability insurance for contractors. Highlights of...

Monterey County Contractor Accused of Leaving Workers Without Workers’ Comp

Jan 18 2007 // A longtime Monterey County, Calif., construction contractor is facing charges that he has not insured his employees for on-the-job injuries, according to the California Department of Insurance. Herman L. Johnson, 64, of...

IMACC Launches New Web Services, New Slogan

Jan 16 2007 // NAPERVILLE, IL – IMACC announced today that their new website is now available at http://www.imacc.net. Among the new service offerings is an Online Response Center (ORC) allowing claims to be submitted online. Users...

Washington Warns Against Unqualified Contractors

Jan 12 2007 // In the wake of a fierce windstorm that left many Wenatchee, Wash.-area homes damaged, the state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is reminding the public to be mindful and not to take shortcuts when hiring...

Blueprint for Contractors Liability: Building the case for contractors … and underwriters

Jan 8 2007 // For a contractor — and his insurance agent — surveying the general liability insurance landscape, the options can seem overwhelming. Trying to navigate through a vast assortment of carriers and coverages is...

Subcontractor default insurance

Jan 8 2007 // Performance bonds or SDI: how they work and what’s the difference The financial health and stability of subcontractors is a constant concern of general contractors. To protect against subcontractor default,...

Contractors not buying into professional liability

Jan 8 2007 // Ames & Gough survey finds as many as 50% of contractors not covered Contractors, project owners, and project finance professionals are increasingly interested in the niche market of contractors’ professional...

10 La. judge says water may be covered

Jan 7 2007 // Ruling against La. Citizens could affect more insurers 10 Survey says party hosts are underinsured Trusted Choice reports 28.5 million need more coverage 12 Miss. AG’s Katrina lawsuit moved Judge rules state court...

8 Drive Insurance from Progressive lowers Colo. auto rates

Jan 7 2007 // Tort system helping to reduce costs 8 Gov.-elects appoint insurance department heads Colorado picks Mayor Morrison, Idaho picks Rep. Deal 8 Calif. workers’ comp reforms working Yet outgoing commissioner says still...