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Swimming Pool Contractors: How Insurance Protects from Risks

The trend to install in-ground, partial in-ground and above ground swimming pools on a homeowners’ property is on the upswing, especially when the hot weather of summer is heralded by spring. Related: swimming pools,...

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What type of Insurance for my Crane and Rigging Business?

A collapsing crane on a busy Seattle, Washington street broadcast on news sites is one example of the enormity of risk involved in related construction business. Notwithstanding vehicle damage and traffic gridlock, the...

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Electricians: What to Look for in an Insurance Policy

If you are an electrician, you face the same risks as other business owners and more. The equipment used can be hazardous and so can the structures worked on, whether residential or commercial in nature. In the event of...

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Is there Insurance Protection for a Government Shutdown?

Understandably, a company that is contracted by the government to perform certain services or a 3rd party contractor servicing a government enterprise may harbor fears about a government shutdown – even a partial one....

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When the Right Insurance Protects the Independent Beautician

Are you one of the many beauticians that work on their own in a rented space of an established beauty salon or privately inside your home? Having the right form of insurance coverage can protect you from potential...

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How to Find Precise Insurance for a Demolition Contractor

Demolition work is very hazardous, particularly within urban locations. As far as the insurance coverage is concerned, utilization of explosives along with the consistent threat of a building collapsing while the...

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Back to School: Insurance for the School Bus Contractor

Though public school bus fleets possess a form of self-governing protection, this is not so for the privately-run school bus company. Due to this, the private school-bus operation needs adequate high insurance limits in...

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Spotlight on Insurance for the General Contractor

A general contractor is considered the primary contractor – one who hires subcontractors and oversees as well as manages a construction site, building plan or enterprise. Insurance is individualized according to the ...

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Surety Bonds: Small Contractors and Miscellaneous, Special Risks

Small Contractors Surety Bonds - Those small contractors that are new to the business may discover that many insurance companies will be hesitant to provide bond coverage for them. Nonetheless, there are certain...

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What to Look for in Insurance for the Painting Contractor

Painting contractors can be hired for outdoor or indoor work. This summary outlines the basic coverage needs of both types of painter. RELATED: why insurance for lead paint risks in the 21st Century? Exterior Painting...

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Does Workers Comp Insurance Cover Tick Bites?

An Insurance Coverage Overview for the Construction Contractor - Unlike other industries where indoor work conditions limit exposure to pest risks, the construction business faces the potentially dangerous hazard....

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Why Posting Exaggerated Business might Adversely Affect Insurance

A True Story about Insurance for a Contractor - Here’s an interesting narration that may make a business owner think twice before bragging about ‘fake’ activity. Joseph from Prime Insurance recently wrote a policy for a...

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Action-Over Claims: Why NY Contractor Insurance is Pricier

New York labor laws are pro-plaintiff. That’s why it’s troublesome if someone is sued in relation to an employee’s accident. It’s also the reason why general contractors and property managers that employ subcontractors...

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What the New Coverage for Artisan Contractors Can Do For You!

A PRIME Insurance - TokioMarine Special! - PRIME Insurance is proud to announce its partnership with TokioMarine, leading specialty underwriters. Together, we present AritisanEdge, streamlined insurance for the artisan...

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PRIME Insurance Comes Through for Iron Work Contractor!

A steel contractor was bidding on a large steel structure job for a medical facility in Queens, NY. His existing insurance policy would not provide coverage for this large of a job. The client was frantically looking...

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The How, What and Why of Construction Bonds

How the Builder Freed up his Money the Economical Way - Meet Bob Brant. As a building contractor, he’s accustomed to answering to NJ government regulations. So when the Long Branch Township approved his plans for ...

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