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Risk Management

Drone Roof Inspections and Your Liability: What Changes the Day You Fly

A drone is the cheapest inspection tool a roofer ever bought and the easiest way to fall outside your general liability policy. What the standard ISO forms actually say about unmanned aircraft.

7 min read
September 2, 2026
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Subcontractors

The Certificate of Insurance You Collect Before a Sub Sets Foot on the Roof

Uninsured subcontractors are the single most expensive line on a roofing audit. What a certificate actually proves, and the four things to check on every one.

7 min read
September 2, 2026
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Coverage Options

What a Roofing General Liability Policy Will Not Pay For

Most roofers find out what general liability excludes at the worst possible moment. The exclusions that bite roofing contractors specifically, and how to find yours before a claim does.

8 min read
September 2, 2026
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Coverage Options

Commercial vs Residential Roofing: Why the Same Contractor Gets Two Different Rates

Take on your first commercial flat-roof job and your insurance changes underneath you. What underwriters look at differently, and what to tell your broker before you bid.

7 min read
September 2, 2026
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Regulatory Updates

Assignment of Benefits in Florida: What a Roofer Can and Cannot Sign in 2026

Florida did not restrict AOB for property insurance — it prohibited it. What SB 2-A actually did, and how roofing contractors are legitimately getting paid on insurance-funded work now.

7 min read
September 2, 2026
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Workers Comp

Class Code 5551 and Your Payroll Split: What the Audit Is Actually Checking

Roofing carries one of the highest workers' comp rates in the system, so which code your payroll lands in decides your premium. What auditors check, and the records that make the split defensible.

8 min read
September 2, 2026
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Insurance Basics

5 Insurance Mistakes Arizona Roofers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

From underinsuring jobs to ignoring subcontractor coverage requirements, these common mistakes can cost roofing contractors thousands. Here's what you need to know.

6 min read
March 28, 2026
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Regulatory Updates

Understanding Arizona's Workers Comp Requirements for Roofing Contractors

Arizona has specific workers compensation requirements that apply to roofing companies of all sizes. Learn what the law requires and how to stay compliant.

8 min read
March 15, 2026
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Coverage Options

How to Reduce Your Roofing Insurance Premium This Year

From safety programs to higher deductibles, there are proven strategies to lower your insurance costs without sacrificing coverage. Here are our top recommendations.

5 min read
February 28, 2026
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Claims Process

What to Do When a Roofing Insurance Claim Happens: A Step-by-Step Guide

The moments after a workplace incident are critical. Knowing exactly what to do — and what not to do — can protect your business and speed up your claim resolution.

7 min read
February 10, 2026