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)

Most states have “statutes of repose” — laws that stop a right of action after a specific period of time has passed. Statutes of repose are laws that establish a fixed time period during which claims or lawsuits can be filed in relation to... (Read More)

Construction is a risky business—whether it is trying to prevent accidents on the job or managing tight deadlines, everything involves taking risks. The key to success in construction is evaluating and managing risk. With the current rate of... (Read More)

Even the job sites run by the most seasoned construction managers can have things go wrong. Unfortunately, sometimes they can go very wrong. It only takes one mishap for everything to spiral out of control and for a construction project to be... (Read More)

It's one of those things that everyone knows they should do, but they don't: making sure they are using strong passwords. We all know we should be using strong passwords to protect ourselves and our businesses when we're online. But studies show... (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)

When most people think of environmental liability insurance, they think about coverage for a toxic chemical spill or a nuclear disaster. Environmental liability insurance covers a much broader spectrum of risks than just hazardous waste. While... (Read More)

Construction contractors put themselves at risk every single day on the job, facing unknown risks when working with heavy equipment and often from scaffolds at great heights. The job is demanding and has special challenges. One of the challenges... (Read More)

Lead paint continues to be a serious concern in building remediation, particularly in older structures that are being renovated or repurposed. Although the use of lead-based paint has been restricted or banned in many countries, it remains present... (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)