If you have clients who are general contractors in the oil and gas, consulting, construction or other industries, you know their unique risks require specialty insurance products. C&S Specialty Underwriters is the construction and environmental... (Read More)

The label given to contractors who bring their tools and highly developed skills to the job site — artisan or casual contractors — can be misleading. After all, there is nothing artsy or casual about the risks these professionals face on the... (Read More)

Most of us set personal goals or resolutions for a new year; we should also be setting professional goals too. A quick aside here: You can set new or revise old goals at any time. Since the purpose is to help you improve in an area or achieve a... (Read More)

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. Because of its heat-resistant fibers, it was regularly used in housing insulation, among numerous other goods, from the 1940s through the 1970s. Besides being flame retardant, it was also an inexpensive... (Read More)

You know that meeting and networking with new people can help you grow your company. And in a day and age where we can connect online and in-person with virtually anyone, the possibilities to make important connections are endless. Are you... (Read More)

Running a business is no small feat. If you ask the U.S. Small Business Administration, they'll tell you that one-third of all new companies fail in the first two years. Half of all new businesses make it four years, and only 40% survive for six... (Read More)

Covid-19 hit the construction industry hard. However, now despite challenges, the industry is trending upward. Growth is expected in all construction sectors, so now might be a good time for you to start that contracting business you've been... (Read More)

Research tells us that as a society, we aren't such great listeners. Too often, we’re so focused on what we’re going to say next that we don't take the time to really hear what others have to tell us. As a business leader, though, being a... (Read More)

Got stress? Whether you're facing an important deadline, having trouble getting your kids to do their homework or struggling with a to-do list that seems to grow longer each minute, stress is an inevitable part of the lives of most Americans. Add a... (Read More)