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Coverage guidance and risk management resources for shoring and excavation support contractors.

Pollution Liability for Shoring Contractors: When You Hit Contaminated Soil
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pollution liabilityMarch 20, 20266 min read

Pollution Liability for Shoring Contractors: When You Hit Contaminated Soil

Urban shoring and excavation work regularly encounters pre-existing soil and groundwater contamination. Pollution liability covers the third-party claims and cleanup costs that GL's pollution exclusion denies when shoring operations disturb contaminated ground.

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Workers' Compensation for Shoring Contractors: Cave-In, Equipment, and Excavation Risks

Shoring contractor crews face specific workers compensation risks — excavation cave-in, drill rig injuries, falls in excavations, and heavy pile material handling. Here's how to structure your workers comp program.

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underpinning insurance5 min read

Underpinning Contractor Insurance: Coverage for Foundation Support Work

Underpinning contractors face unique liability risks — adjacent structure damage from foundation work, professional liability for underpinning designs, and the confined workspace risks of underpinning excavation.

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adjacent structure damage6 min read

Adjacent Structure Damage Risk for Shoring Contractors: Insurance and Risk Management

Adjacent structure damage is the largest liability exposure for urban shoring contractors. Here's how general liability, professional liability, and monitoring programs work together to protect shoring contractors from adjacent structure claims.

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shoring contractor insurance6 min read

Shoring Contractor Insurance: A Complete Program Guide

Shoring and excavation support contractors face unique insurance risks — adjacent structure damage, professional liability for engineered designs, cave-in risks, and urban soil contamination. This guide covers every coverage line your shoring business needs.

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