Category: General Liability

Avoid the Prior Works Exclusion

There are few endorsements on a Contractor's General Liability more confusing policy than a Prior Works Exclusion.  It is an exclusion of coverage, t

Posted on March 31, 2020 By Eli Gillespie

When Farm Liability Insurance Is Not Enough

You are a farm and you are insured, of course. Most likely you're covered properly, but then again, how do you really know? Is your Farm Liability pol

Posted on January 21, 2020 By Eli Gillespie

What Does A Commercial General Liability Policy Really Cover Anyway?

You’re a business owner and you have a Commercial General Liability policy.  Why do you have it?  What’s the point?  What does this policy real

Posted on June 08, 2017 By Eli Gillespie

Deductible – Per Occurrence or Per Claim?

One of the most well known insurance concepts is the deductible.  They’re easy to understand.  Insurance pays above and beyond the deductible.  

Posted on December 29, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

Insuring A Cave

Caves have been a part of human existence ever since the beginning.  Our Neanderthal ancestors lived in them and drew pictures in them. Today, bomb s

Posted on June 14, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

The Nasty Contractors General Liability Endorsements

I've written about the Prior Works Exclusion and how it can be a black hole of non-coverage for a contractor. Yes, it's pretty bad.  What I want to w

Posted on May 25, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

Do I Need A Primary & Non-Contributory Wording Endorsement?

Recently I wrote this blog about the Primary & Non-Contributory Wording Endorsement.  It was a nice article, and all true.  What I want to tell

Posted on May 03, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

What Is Non-Admitted Insurance?

If you've ever purchased a policy through a Non-Admitted insurance company, you might remember having to sign that two page form written in ALL CAPS.

Posted on April 19, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

What Is A Prior Works Exclusion?

Contractors, let this be a warning: don't get a Prior Works Exclusion on your General Liability policy.  Why?  Because it reduces your coverage to a

Posted on April 12, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

Working With Independent Contractors And Subcontractors

Most businesses have people that help move their enterprise forward.  They're called employees.  Many businesses have a few other people that are k

Posted on March 28, 2016 By Eli Gillespie
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