Learn how contractors' all risks (CAR) insurance protects construction projects from property damage and third-party claims ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Business insurance can help protect 1099 contract workers from liability and other risks. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

If you’ve ever retained a home-improvement contractor, you’ve almost certainly received enthusiastic assurances that he or she is “licensed and insured.” But what exactly does that mean the context of ...

Whether you’re embarking on something as small as replacing cabinets or as large as building an addition, there’s a good chance you’re putting your most valuable asset in the hands of someone you ...

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.

An invisible shift is happening in the insurance sector as business owners, like contractors, are moving away from generalist agencies for firms dealing in niche areas. The need for specialized ...

The general contractor insurance business in the country is undergoing a major expansion, and one man is leading the change with military precision, literally. Sean O'Keefe, CEO, Founder & Principal ...