Category Insurance

In the construction industry, there are many different types of insurance products designed to protect projects, builders, employees, and owners from risk. From builders risk and general liability to OCIPs and commercial auto, navigating the various types of available policies (and knowing which are required) can be a daunting task.

To start, read our complete guide to construction insurance below before diving into our reviews of specific insurance products.

Surety Bonds

The Best Surety Bond Companies for 2021

Surety bonds are a financial agreement in which a surety or guarantor agrees to compensate one party if another party is unable to meet an obligation, like meeting professional licensing standards or completing a contract. Surety bonds have many applications…
Inland marine insurance

The Best Inland Marine Insurance Companies of 2021

Just because your business has commercial property insurance coverage doesn’t mean that all your risks have been addressed. If your business ships or transports goods, moves its property or equipment frequently, or deals with certain types of specialty property, you…

The Best Commercial Property Insurance Companies for 2021

Commercial property insurance is coverage that protects a business’s real property—including buildings and structures—and personal property—like equipment, technology, furniture, and inventory. This guide is meant to explain all of the key concepts that business owners should be familiar with when…
Landlord Insurance

The Best Landlord Insurance Companies for 2021

Landlord insurance is the form of insurance that covers potential losses a landlord might encounter while renting a residential or commercial property, including property damage, liability claims, and lost rental income. This guide is designed to help landlords understand what…
Renter's Living Room

Best Renters Insurance for 2021

When moving into a new rental, there is plenty to think about, from transporting your belongings and hooking up the internet to finding the best nearby coffee shop and gym. With so much to be excited about, new renters may…
Commercial Truck Insurance

The Best Commercial Truck Insurance Companies for 2021

Commercial truck insurance is coverage that protects trucking businesses, businesses that use trucks, or independent truck drivers. This guide will cover all of the information business owners and contractors should know when buying commercial truck insurance. More specifically, this guide…
Hospital Emergency Room

The Best Workers’ Compensation Insurance Companies for 2021

Workers’ compensation insurance (also known as workers’ comp or workman’s comp insurance) is coverage that compensates employees of an insured company when they are injured due to work. This guide will cover the basics of workers’ compensation insurance, including how…
Commercial auto insurance

The Best Commercial Auto Insurance Companies for 2021

Commercial auto insurance is a form of car insurance that protects vehicles used for business activities. If you frequently use your personal vehicle for business, or your business owns a commercial vehicle, there is a good chance you should have…
construction site

The Complete Guide to Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP & CCIP)

Understanding Owner Controlled Insurance Programs Owner controlled insurance programs are complex insurance products that can offer great opportunities for cost savings, superior risk management, and streamlined insurance claims processing for property owners and/or construction project managers. However, getting started with…
Construction Site

The Best Builders Risk Insurance Companies for 2021

Builders risk insurance (also known as course of construction insurance) covers buildings and other structures while they are under construction. There is a lot to know about builders risk insurance before purchasing a policy. If you aren’t already familiar with…
Construction Site

The Complete Guide to Construction Insurance in 2021

Understanding Construction Insurance There are many different types of insurance designed to protect property owners, developers, and contractors through the various phases of a construction project. In fact, certain types of construction insurance policies are required for many projects. In…