In the construction industry, it is an unfortunately common occurrence that Contractors can find themselves doing more work than they expected, ending up fronting elements of the job that the Sub should not be responsible for or finishing a job and walking away without proper compensation. Though it can be common, it does not have …

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Finding a quality contractor or handyman these days is tough work. Plus, making the hunt even more difficult is the reality that there are several unlicensed and or unqualified contractors out there who if they spoke their mind, would be speechless. So how can you make sure you find a reliable and reputable contractor who …

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Sad but true, many California Contractors get a ‘Surprise Bill’ at their end-of-year audits and find out they have misclassified their employees and they end up owing money to the Workers Compensation Insurance Carrier for not correctly classifying their employees. As an employer, it’s important to understand dual wage classifications. But what, exactly, is the …

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Understanding all the terms and phrases of the insurance world is not easy. However, understanding Primary & Noncontributory Endorsements are terms that all contractors should be aware of and look for in their policies. This is especially true for contractors working with other trades on the same job site. Let’s start with the basics of …

Insurance lingo is Confusing! Discover, in Simple Terms, Why and What Contractors Need to Know about Waiver of Subrogation and Primary & Noncontributory Endorsements Read More »

Auburn, California, August 1, 2022 – The Contractors Resource Center, a business services company specializing in serving California Contractors with Legal, Financial, and Insurance Services has announced the availability of ContractorGUARD – an innovative Workers’ Compensation solution developed for California Contractors.   “Rising insurance costs are a big concern for our members and we are excited …

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A Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy protects your business from financial loss should you be liable for property damage or personal and advertising injury caused by your services, business operations or your employees. It covers non-professional negligent acts. Understanding this coverage is an important first step in managing CGL risks. Here are just a few examples of …

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