The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), defines ‘brownfields’ as properties where redevelopment, expansion and reuse of the property may be complicated by the presence of hazardous materials, pollutants or soil contaminants such... (Read More)

C&S Specialty Underwriters wants to make your experience with us fast and efficient. We have decades of experience in the niche specialty areas of construction and environmental liability coverage. We offer proficiency and expertise to help you find... (Read More)

Construction contractors should be cautious in hiring subcontractors for projects. Any faulty work can cause liability issues if the subcontractor does substandard work that causes safety hazards or other problems after a job has been... (Read More)

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)