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Expert insights on insurance, risk management, and construction best practices for contractors and construction companies.

The Tariff Landed Mid-Project. Your Builders Risk Policy Was Priced Last Year.

By Ryan Mefford May 26, 2026

The 2026 tariff schedule moved material prices mid-project. Most builders risk policies — written with 100% coinsurance — have not been re-rated to follow. The coverage gap, the contract fix, and the discipline move for the back half of 2026.

The AI-Enabled Jobsite Is Already Here. The Coverage Behind It Is Not.

By Ryan Mefford May 19, 2026

ISO filed three new generative-AI exclusion endorsements for the commercial general liability form in January 2026. The contractor running an AI estimating engine, an AI safety platform, an autonomous excavator, and a drone over the same jobsite has now touched the exclusion four times on a single project.

Contractor Insurance Requirements

By Ryan Mefford March 20, 2024

A comprehensive guide to the insurance coverage every contractor needs. Learn about general liability, workers' comp, builders risk, surety bonds, and more.

Subcontractor vs General Contractor Insurance

By Ryan Mefford March 15, 2024

Understand the insurance differences between subcontractors and general contractors. Learn how coverage, limits, and requirements vary between these roles.

Builders Risk Insurance Guide

By Ryan Mefford March 10, 2024

Complete guide to project-specific builders risk insurance. Learn about valuation, coverage options, endorsements, and claim handling for construction projects.

Construction Workers' Comp Basics

By PFTN Team March 5, 2024

Essential guide to workers' compensation insurance for construction contractors. Learn requirements, coverage, premiums, and how to manage costs effectively.

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