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We Have Commercial Property Insurance Articles To Help You Invest Smarter

We Have Commercial Property Insurance Articles That Help You

Commercial Property Insurance Articles Related To All Manners of Insurance

Did you know that we have a wide range of commercial property insurance articles?   You should also know that Benchmark is a company that handles all types of insurance, no matter what the market may be. 

We Have A Variety of Commercial Property Insurance Articles

Did you also know that Benchmark produces at least three blog posts a week?  This is because we want YOU to be comfortable with insurance!  Insurance shouldn't be scary and you should not be afraid to shop the best insurance rates for you. 

In addition, while other insurance companies will simply give you general liability and call it a day, we want to know what you are doing, what risks may exist, and so forth, so that we can offer the best coverage possible. 

Commercial Property Insurance Articles For Any Niche

We also have information that is catered to many different niches.  For example, if you are a real estate investor, you may want to know about the previous claims history of your home.  Or, if you work in construction, have you considered getting workers' compensation?

We have the information you need to protect your assets and get the RIGHT insurance for your needs!

We make shopping for insurance easy, so contact us today! 

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Contractor Insurance Pricing, What You Should Know

IF YOU ARE A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF CONTRACTOR INSURANCE PRICING

Contractor Insurance Pricing WILL Fluctuate

Did you know that contractor insurance pricing will change depending on many different factors?  It is important that you know how and why in order to get the best rates possible.

What You Need To Know About Contractor Insurance Pricing

When it comes to real estate investments, oftentimes to save time and money you will hire contractors or subcontractors to do work on the property.  However, do you know if you are dealing with insured or uninsured contractors?

Knowing the answer will help you determine what kind of insurance rates you might receive.  In terms of pricing, if you are dealing with insured subcontractors than you should expect to see lower rates.  In addition, consider what costs you are also doing per year, such as resources, hiring, and so forth.

Why Contractor Insurance Pricing Matters

Quite simply, knowing what kind of pricing exists, or can exist rather, will allow you to make the best decision for your individual insurance needs.  For instance, if you did not know that subcontractors need separate insurance, then you could potentially face major liabilities later on.  As a real estate investor, you want resources to go to what's important.  Thus, knowing what rates you should expect will allow you to make more informed decisions.

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Contractor Insurance, Minimizing Risks With New Contractors

ARE YOU A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR LOOKING INTO CONTRACTOR INSURANCE?

IF YOU HAVE HIRED A NEW CONTRACTOR FOR YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY THEN THEY NEED CONTRACTOR INSURANCE

If you are a real estate investor who has hired contractors to work on your investment property, then you need to have general liability contractor insurance.  This is especially true if the contractor is new and/or uninsured themselves.

Here's what you need to know:

How Does Contractor Insurance Help

Contractor insurance will help you in the event that:

  • A construction default has occurred
  • A subcontractor suffers an injury
  • You get sued over an injury or accident that occurs

These are just some of the risks that you can face when it comes to new contractors.  In insurance, we often say, “not knowing is not an excuse – and someone has to get paid.”  That is simply the reality of insurance, even if you are a real estate investor looking into real estate properties casually.

Quite simply, having this type of  insurance can protect your assets and give you peace of mind.   When you are a real estate investor, it also allows you to focus on what really matters - investing.

Worker's Compensation and Contractor Insurance

Not only do you need contractor's insurance, but it is also a good idea to consider getting workers compensation as well.  This is also helpful because it allows you even more asset protection for your real estate investment.

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What You Need To Know About Contractor Insurance

If You Are Hiring A Contractor To Work On Your Property, Then You Need Contractor Insurance

Contractor Insurance Can Help Protect Your Real Estate Investment

Do you know if your subcontractor has contractor insurance?   Further,  are you yourself a contractor or are you hiring a contractor for your investment property.

Why Contractor Insurance Is a Viable Investment

If you are hiring a general contractor, then you MUST make sure that they are insured. If they are not insured, then the insurance will ultimately fall on you, the real estate investor.  Most new investors are unaware of this fact; eager to begin or finish up an existing project.  However, even if the investor has all the right intentions, even going as far as getting homeowners insurance or general liability coverage, they must still make sure that their contractor is insured, or at least be aware of the status.

If you are hiring different subcontractors, then this makes you a general contractor by default.  This means that you need general contractor liability insurance, otherwise you can potentially put yourself at risk.

Contractor Insurance Is Not The Same As General Liability Insurance

As mentioned, general insurance is the most basic type of insurance and does not offer the full extent of coverage, especially if you are a contractor or are working with a contractor.  Thus, it is imperative to consider getting contractor insurance in order to better protect your real estate investment.

 

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Workers Compensation Death Benefits, How Does It Affect You

Death Benefits Is A Component of Workers Compensation

Death Benefits Can Help Provide For A Family Through Settlement

Death benefits are often a key component of any insurance policy, whether you are getting commercial or personal insurance.  In addition, it can also be a core component whether you are on the receiving end or are looking into this benefit type as part of workers compensation.

What Are Death Benefits?

In short, death benefits is the specific amount paid to the beneficiary after the insured has died.  For instance, in personal insurance, it is the typical life insurance policy, whereas in many businesses it is a key component of workers compensation.

Death Benefits And Workers Compensation

There is no doubt that workers compensation death benefits vary by state.  In fact, in the State of Texas, worker’s compensation is not even required.  However, what happens when an employee dies while on the job?  Even if the death is not a work-related death, it may be possible to be liable, no matter the scope of industry.

This is why knowing workers compensation death claims is so important, as they can greatly vary.  For instance, it is often customary that insurance will pay 75% of the employee’s weekly salary to the spouse, for the rest of their life or until the spouse is remarried.

Thus, while worker’s compensation may not be required, workers compensation death benefits is such another reason that showcases why workers compensation benefits in Texas, even if is not required, is essential.