Did you actually buy Workers Comp or General Liability Insurance for that contractor? If not, Then you have no right to deduct the cost of something you did not provide.
If you "Did" go out and buy the required insurance and that requirement was in your contract, then you should have no problems deducting the cost from the check.
Your supposed to verify that they have the appropriate insurance "before " you hire them.
Contractors general liability insurance is based on one of two things, total receipts or payroll and cost of subcontractors. Contractors general liability insurance covers a company if their employees get hurt on the job or cause damage to a property while working.
A Professional liability insurance Policy, as well as a contractors General Liability Insurance policy will provide coverage for the cost of legal defense.
Homeowners insurance does not have liability coverage for your job occupation. You can obtain contractors insurance for liability coverage.
Insurance class code 41620
Comprehensive general liability insurance covers businesses against many liability exposures of a business. Comprehensive general liability insurance coverage includes completed operations, elevators, independent contractors, and more.
Yellowpages is a great resource to find a contractor for general liability insurance in Mobile, Alabama. The website contains contact information for multiple contractors.
Most clients demand that demolition contractors have commercial general liability insurance before they hire them. Demolition insurance coverages are designed to meet the specific demands of the demolition industry. Contractors face a variety of potential risks, so it's critical to have the correct insurance coverage in place.
General contracts must carry at a minimum liability insurance along with being bonded by the state. Liability insurance should be no less than $1 million and could be much higher depending on the job.
What your looking for is Commercial General Liability Insurance for contractors, not professional liability insurance.And Yes. Almost any Commercial lines carrier will provide CGL coverage as well..
Yes, That's why you always make sure your contractors are insured before you hire them. The contractor should always carry General liability insurance to cover the cost of accidental damage to a property they perform work on. Most General Liability Insurance policies will also have coverage for completed products and operations as well.
General contractors have high liability because they are responsible for so many important things in a house. It is dangerous to have certain things fixed wrong and this insurance protects them from being sued.
No, there is no legal requirement at the time of this answer. There is however a requirement for registration with the state of Texas. Having General Liability Insurance though is the first sign that you are hiring a responsible and perhaps reputable Contractor.