Safety
What COVID-19 Taught Construction Companies About Insurance
One lesson learned from COVID-19 is that the construction industry needs to be aware of what is in their insurance programs, and to think critically about those programs instead of renewing reflexively.
By Alan Packer
July 7, 2021
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Safety
by Alan Packer
Alan Packer is in Newmeyer Dillion’s Walnut Creek office. He has practiced law in California for more than 30 years, most of it representing parties involved in real estate, home building, commercial construction and insurance matters. Alan represents homebuilders, property owners and business clients on a broad range of legal matters, including risk management, real estate and insurance.
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