If you have clients who are general contractors in the oil and gas, consulting, construction or other industries, you know their unique risks require specialty insurance products. C&S Specialty Underwriters is the construction and environmental... (Read More)

Most of us have heard stories about the harmful effects of prolonged exposure to asbestos. A century ago it was commonplace for it to reside in the walls of a person’s work or home. While the United States government stated in 1918 that... (Read More)

This is the job of restoration companies—to preserve and protect a building and its contents after damage from a major event such as a fire or flood. People want the clean-up to begin quickly following a disaster so they can go on with their... (Read More)

As an independent contractor, you need liability protection against damage that you could potentially — and unintentionally — cause as you work. This includes damage caused by hazardous waste, and contractors who work in the oil, agribusiness... (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)

The construction industry has seen market ups and downs as it faces many challenges, including a shortage of workers. Personal referrals are great, but referrals alone may not generate the business needed to remain profitable. This is where a... (Read More)

Why do contractors need pollution liability insurance? Shouldn’t this be covered under a commercial general liability insurance policy? There is a history of pollution liability in the United States, which brought about the need for a special... (Read More)

Street and road contractors often face adverse working conditions and may be forced to deal with harsh temperatures, inclement weather and long work hours. With so much going on at the job site, risks are bound to arise. There is an intense... (Read More)

Floods can occur without advance warning for homeowners regardless of location. You do not have to live in a flood zone to experience flood damage. Most homeowners are unprepared for the flooding event as well as the dangers still present after the... (Read More)

Even the jobsites run by the most seasoned construction managers can have things go very wrong. It only takes one mishap for everything to spiral out of control and for a construction project to be shut down. When work shuts down, no one is happy... (Read More)