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A rising star in the construction risk management industry, Sarah Garner has been named Vice President, Client Services at MRG Construction Risk Management. In her role, Sarah oversees and manages insurance programs for some of the premiere construction companies in the Philadelphia area. She is a staunch advocate for clients, determining their risks, structuring insurance …

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Filing an insurance claim can be a very complex and overwhelming process. So can defending a claim against your company. This is especially true in the construction industry, where workers compensation and auto claims are filed frequently. The emotional and financial toll of experiencing losses that are often personal—involving injury or loss of life—can be …

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Here’s the good news: construction demand is on the rise. The bad news: there’s no end in sight to the shortage of skilled workers and laborers. The lack of a readily available workforce is having safety consequences for contractors of all sizes and specialties. Historically, the people who get hurt on job sites have more …

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The language of construction contracts is often complex, nuanced and in many cases, difficult to understand. That’s especially true for indemnification clauses. This part of the contract basically describes who is responsible in the event of a loss to a third party—such as a bodily injury or damage to property. Indemnification is a risk-shifting strategy …

Contract Language: A Closer Look at Insurance Indemnification Clauses Read More »

With property/casualty insurance being such a major cost factor for construction companies, it’s important to understand how the marketplace works. How do carriers view you as a potential client? What is the role of your broker? What should you look for when evaluating who will represent you?  Here is a behind-the-scenes look. The realities of …

Who is Representing You in the Marketplace and Why It Matters Read More »

For the majority of construction companies, Workers Compensation, General Liability, Commercial Auto, and Umbrella Liability insurance policies are a must. Many contractors also carry commercial property policies to protect their computers, furniture, and valuable documents. But that can still leave major gaps in protection that could bring business to a halt, stymie growth and leave …

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Vehicle-related crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths. In addition to the potential for loss of life, work-related automobile accidents expose businesses to liability risks, legal expenses, lost time, decreased productivity, and increased insurance and workers’ compensation rates. Whether your business leases a single passenger car or owns an entire fleet of commercial vehicles, …

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You are in the business of saving lives and limbs. You are among the safest construction companies around. Why should you share in the risk of companies that are not as safety conscious as you are? That was one of the key messages delivered by a consultant from Captive Resources, who spoke with 35 contractors …

Why Captives are an Attractive Option for Construction Companies with Strong Safety Records Read More »

People don’t talk about the trades enough, especially for women. That’s one of the reasons I’m a member of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter. There are terrific career opportunities for females who aren’t college bound, and construction offers many of them. These types of opportunities were not discussed with me …

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