Construction is a dangerous job. Construction workers engage in any number of hazardous activities that expose them to injuries, including falls from roofs, being struck by heavy equipment, being pinned between pieces of equipment, electrocution... (Read More)

Occupational exposure is the number one cause of asbestos-related disease. Exposure to asbestos can happen anywhere asbestos is present. However, some occupations/workplaces are at greater risk of exposure, including environmental contractors who... (Read More)

It's a fact: Employees' feelings about the companies they work for are often shaped in great part in the first weeks and months on the job. It's a critical window of time for employees to find out about the companies they work for and whether the... (Read More)

Any contractor who transports materials that could potentially create environmental pollution needs liability protection. When cargo is released into the environment—for example, a truck overturns and spills industrial cleaning solution into a... (Read More)

Project managers and construction contractors often collaborate on projects. Questions may arise on liability issues: Does the responsibility to maintain liability insurance fall on the project manager, the contractor, or both? Who is liable when... (Read More)

Construction contractors have a tough job and are tasked with trying to operate both efficiently and cost-effectively. That is not an easy job considering the shortage of skilled labor in the construction industry as well as the high cost of... (Read More)

Floods can occur without warning for homeowners regardless of location and time of year. As FEMA notes, "Flood season is year-round." And it is important to note that you do not have to live in a flood zone to experience flood damage: "Anywhere it... (Read More)

If you own a contracting business, you're at risk for lawsuits. That's why we offer a Construction General Liability insurance program for general and trade/artisan contractors. The coverage, designed for work on both residential and commercial... (Read More)

At C&S Specialty Underwriters, we know that contractors need the right insurance coverage at the right time. When they have questions, they need answers. And they want to work with a company they can trust. We work hard to provide a diversified... (Read More)