As 2026 dawns, project insurance remains one of the most critical risk management tools for developers, builders and design ...

Each policy type is tailored to address specific areas of risk, ensuring comprehensive protection for both contractors and project owners. While construction insurance covers many risks, it may not ...

If you’ve ever retained a home-improvement contractor, you’ve almost certainly received enthusiastic assurances that he or she is “licensed and insured.” But what exactly does that mean the context of ...

You can get insurance for your construction business by contacting providers, enlisting a broker or using an online marketplace. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Contractor insurance can protect your business in case of lawsuits and other claims. It’s usually a package of policies. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Surety construction bonds are a fact of life if you work in the building industry. Government projects and much private-enterprise construction require you take out a surety bond to get the job. This ...

A business needs specialty insurance for items not covered by ordinary homeowners or automobile insurance. Learn if your ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Ebony Howard is a certified public accountant and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor tax expert. She ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Khadija Khartit is a strategy, investment, and funding expert, and an educator of fintech ...