Category: Contractors

What Are All the Insurance Policies a Contractor Needs?

If you are a contractor and you are curious about what types of insurance policies you need to run your business, this blog's for you. Whether requ

Posted on April 15, 2025 By Eli Gillespie

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

What is AB 5? From the Insurance Perspective

Much has been written about the infamous AB 5 of CA. This is the law that clarifies whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee, s

Posted on February 25, 2020 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

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

What Is A Primary And Non-Contributory Wording Endorsement?

Have you – a business owner – ever had to get a Primary and Non-Contributory Wording endorsement on your general liability policy?  Have you –

Posted on March 14, 2016 By Eli Gillespie
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