06/22/2026
Contractors: Beware of Prior Work Exclusions
šØ Contractors, before you switch insurance companies to save a few dollars, you need to hear this.
That cheap quote you received may be hiding one of the most dangerous exclusions in the insurance industry: the Prior Work Exclusion.
Here's how it works.
Let's say you've been building, remodeling, roofing, or performing other contracting work for years. You find a new insurance company offering a premium that's significantly lower than everyone else, so you switch and cancel your old policy.
Sounds great, right?
Until a claim comes in from a job you completed before the new policy started.
That's when you find out your new policy has a Prior Work Exclusion, meaning they won't cover claims arising from work completed before the policy's effective date.
Now your old policy is gone.
Your new policy won't cover the claim.
And you're left dealing with attorneys, lawsuits, and potentially thousandsāor even hundreds of thousandsāof dollars out of pocket.
Why This Matters:
This is exactly why the insurance agent you choose matters.
A good insurance agent doesn't just find the lowest price.
A good agent reviews policy forms, endorsements, exclusions, and coverage details to make sure you're actually protected when a claim happens.
Because the cheapest policy is often the most expensive policy when it doesn't cover the claim.
At DFG Insurance Solutions, we believe contractors deserve more than a low premiumāthey deserve honest advice and proper coverage.
We take the time to review the fine print, identify dangerous exclusions, and help make sure your business is protected.
Before you switch policies, make sure you're not trading real coverage for a cheaper price.
š Call DFG Insurance Solutions today and let us review your coverage before you make a costly mistake.
817-459-2590
www.dfginsurancesolutions.com
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