7 Things Not Covered by Your Builders Risk Insurance

7 Things Not Covered by Your Builders Risk Insurance By   Citizens General  Builders Risk  Builders Risk Insurance When you’re breaking ground on a new construction project, you know that your builders risk insurance has your back. They don’t call it “all-risk” coverage for nothing… there’s a pretty good chance your policy can cover almost […]

Why a Lapse in Construction Insurance is Bad Business

Why a Lapse in Construction Insurance is Bad Business By   Citizens General  Construction Insurance  Construction Insurance A smart business owner or independent contractor is always watching his bottom line. You may be a newly established small business, or an industry expert with many years of experience. Either way, construction insurance coverage is equally important […]

5 Tips to Avoid Handyman Insurance Claims

5 Tips to Avoid Handyman Insurance Claims By   Citizens General  Handyman Insurance  Handyman insurance Want to lower the costs of your handyman insurance? Here’s a major tip: Your insurance carrier will most likely lower your premiums the longer you go without filing a claim. Call it a reward for risk prevention, a no claims […]

13 Things You Never Knew About Handyman Insurance

13 Things You Never Knew About Handyman Insurance By   Citizens General  Handyman Insurance  Handyman Insurance Most homeowners will need a handyman at some point. You’re a jack of all trades, highly skilled in many different aspects of home maintenance. From fixing rickety stairs and porch railings to repairing leaky toilets, your job can take […]

Who Should Be Included on a Builders Risk Insurance Policy?

Who Should Be Included on a Builders Risk Insurance Policy? By   Citizens General  Builders Risk  Builders Risk Insurance Builders risk insurance (aka course of construction insurance) is designed to protect your construction project from a wide range of accidents, so by nature its coverage is very broad. How broad? If you’re wondering what’s covered […]

What is Contractor Pollution Liability Insurance?

What is Contractor Pollution Liability Insurance? By   Citizens General  Liability Insurance  Liability Insurance How often do you hear about a major corporation in hot water because of an environmental mishap? It happens all of the time, usually played out for all the world to see with national news coverage. But a pollution event doesn’t […]

Contractor Bonds 101: How Bonds Help Grow Your Business

Contractor Bonds 101: How Bonds Help Grow Your Business By   Citizens General  Contractor Bonds  Contractor Bonds Contractor bonds are a must-have if you want to do business in the construction industry. And if you think you only need a bond for a major public project, you are mistaken. Whether you specialize in the private […]

Does Your Builders Risk Insurance Cover Your Subs?

Does Your Builders Risk Insurance Cover Your Subs? By   Citizens General  Builders Risk  Builders Risk Insurance When you’re working on a project, you want to make sure it’s protected from a wide range of risks, from fires, theft, and even… subcontractors. After all, an unexpected event could come from anywhere and anyone. Which is […]

5 Things Your General Liability Insurance Doesn’t Cover

5 Things Your General Liability Insurance Doesn’t Cover By   Citizens General  General Liability  General Liability Whether you run a bakery, a barber shop, or a large construction firm, general liability insurance is one of the most important insurance policies you can invest in. Liability insurance is so important it’s considered the foundation policy for […]

What Does Business Insurance Cover?

What Does Business Insurance Cover? By   Citizens General  Business Insurance  Business Insurance Business Insurance is one of the best investments you can make for your company. Your business is the culmination of the years of effort it took to get it off the ground, so keeping it safe is important. The right insurance policies […]

Insurance Mysteries Decoded: What are Commercial Auto Symbols?

Insurance Mysteries Decoded: What are Commercial Auto Symbols? By   Citizens General  Commercial Auto  Commercial Auto Ever noticed how insurance rates get all the attention? This company can save you this and that company can save you that… and this company over here can do it in 15 minutes or less! Hey, we get it. […]

Helpful Handyman Insurance Tips

Helpful Handyman Insurance Tips By   Citizens General  Handyman Insurance  Handyman Insurance Insurance can be an exciting investment in your handyman business. It allows you to complete high-quality work for your customers knowing that you and your finances are protected in case something happens. In fact, your customers want to know that you’re insured. It […]

Top 20 Construction Blogs & Publications to Follow

Top 20 Construction Blogs & Publications to Follow in 2016 By   Citizens General  Construction Blogs  Construction Blogs As we near the end of 2015 and get ready to kill it in 2016, it helps to have a list of excellent resources for finding information quick .To save you some time, we combed through all […]

Handyman Insurance Facts and FAQs

Handyman Insurance Facts and FAQs By   Citizens General  Handyman Insurance  Handyman Insurance Handyman Insurance is a collection of insurance policies suited for your handyman business. Your business has unique qualities that set you apart from other handyman and contracting businesses. While larger businesses may need umbrella coverage, for example, you may only need a […]

What Isn’t Covered in a Builders Risk Insurance Policy?

What Isn’t Covered in a Builders Risk Insurance Policy? By   Citizens General  Builders Risk  Builders Risk Insurance Builders risk insurance protects a construction project from a wide variety of accidents, including fire and vandalism. Because this policy covers such a large range of incidents and parties, it’s an invaluable part of your construction insurance. […]