by pmerritt | Aug 31, 2016 | News
Contractors have highly complex insurance requirements. From contractor liability to workers compensation it’s vital you have an insurance broker well versed in the industry. Check out the program at Kirkwood for true expertise on your contractor...
by pmerritt | Jul 16, 2015 | News
Safety is critical on construction sites. Falls are the leading cause of death for construction workers. OSHA mandates protective measures be implemented for residential construction 6 feet or higher. Roof work has a particularly high risk of falls. Installing roof...
by pmerritt | Dec 5, 2014 | News
Two companies were recently fined over $15,000 by OSHA for not providing adequate safety protection for their workers. OSHA cited them for over 12 safety violations. The inspection found that they failed to implement fall protection for workers to protect them from...
by pmerritt | Dec 5, 2014 | News
There are many insurance policies on the market that contain dangerous exclusions that could lead your assets vulnerable should you have a loss. These exclusions carve away coverage for the most common claims in the industry. These exclusions include: Third Party...
by pmerritt | Dec 5, 2014 | News
Effective January 1st, employers will now be required all hospitalizations within 24 hours. All work related fatalities must be reported within 8 hours.