Insurance Costs & Liability Exposure
Definition
General liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability insurance represent 1.5-3% of annual revenue for SMB contractors. Rising injury rates and litigation increase premiums. Workers' compensation claims average $25K-60K; catastrophic injuries can total $500K+. Liability lawsuits from injuries, property damage, or defective work can cost $100K-500K+ in legal fees and settlements. Contractors with poor safety records pay 50-100% premium increases. For SMB with $2M revenue, insurance base cost = $30K-60K annually, but claims/litigation exposure can add $20K-100K in bad years. Loss mechanism: (1) base insurance premium is cost of doing business, (2) claims increase premiums for 3-5 years, (3) litigation diverts management time and capital.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: $40,000-80,000
- Frequency: annual
Why This Matters
Insurance risk management software, safety compliance/training platform, claim prevention consulting, legal/dispute resolution support, workers' compensation optimization
Affected Stakeholders
Owner/Project Manager
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Related Business Risks
Skilled Labor Shortage & Worker Recruitment
Rising Labor Costs & Wage Inflation
High Interest Rates & Project Financing Constraints
Project Delays from Supply Chain & Buy America Compliance
Material Cost Volatility & Procurement Complexity
Worker Quality & Safety Concerns with Inexperienced Labor
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