Why is it important for Contractors to have Risk Transfer Agreements with Sub-Contractors?
Posted: September 16, 2021
A New York HVAC contractor subcontracted out some duct work to a sheet metal contractor. The HVAC Contractor had insurance but also had the proper risk transfer or hold harmless agreements in place. At the job site, the employee of sheet metal contractor was trying to use a 6 foot ladder but the manager advised it was too small and he will get an 8...
CAN ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENTS MAKE INSURANCE MORE EXPENSIVE? THE ANSWER IS DEFINITLEY YES!
Posted: October 28, 2020
The true cost of paying claims like those discussed above can cause costs to skyrocket in several ways. Because all insurance pays only up to a set limit, these amendments can serve to effectively reduce policy limits. If an insured’s policy limit is $1 million, and a $1.2 million claim is submitted , for which the insured is only 50% responsible, but the additional insured...
