Contractor Focus - Acuity Insurance

10/16/2026

Sometimes it takes picking up the tools to see the career possibilities.

More than 800 high school students are getting paid to learn skilled trades—a great example of helping the next generation find their footing in construction.

 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is expanding its paid summer skilled trades program, giving more than 800 Los Angeles County students hands-on experience, industry credentials and a pathway to careers in construction and the trades. 

10/13/2026

The job is still going, but a subcontractor’s policy may be coming up for renewal. It’s an easy detail to miss when you’re juggling crews, schedules, and deadlines.

Here are a few practical ways to keep your Certificates of Insurance (COIs) organized and current:

Learn best practices for managing Certificates of Insurance (COIs) in construction. Discover how consistent review, proactive tracking, and clear coverage requirements can help contractors reduce risk and avoid compliance issues.

10/08/2026

When the work on your job site changes, do your fire safety plans change with it?

Fire Prevention Week is a good time to check. Our latest blog shares practical tips to help reduce fire risks and make sure your crew knows what to do if a fire starts.

Fire hazards can change quickly as work progresses on a construction site. Learn practical ways to handle fuels, control sparks, keep exits clear, and prepare crews for a fire emergency.

10/05/2026

Fire Prevention Week (Oct 4-10) is a good time to check that everyone has a clear way out if an emergency happens.

In our latest blog, Acuity Senior Risk Control Consultant Leslie Stoll shares 10 common issues that can get in the way of a safe evacuation—and what businesses can do to address them.

Take a look:

Fire safety is about more than preventing fires. It's also about making sure building occupants can evacuate quickly and safely when an emergency occurs. This article highlights 10 common egress and life safety issues businesses should address to help keep exit routes clear and evacuation procedures...

10/02/2026

Industries from construction to aviation are facing skilled worker shortages. Employers and educators are expanding training and career exploration programs to introduce the next generation to opportunities in the trades.

As industries from aviation to construction struggle with worker shortages, more young people are turning to skilled trades as an alternative to a four-year degree.

10/02/2026

Providing support each day can help new hires build confidence and safer work habits. These onboarding reminders are a good place to start.

Find more ways to support new employees on the job: https://www.acuity.com/the-focus/contractor/why-new-employees-are-more-likely-to-be-injured-on-the-job-and-how-to-help-prevent-it

09/29/2026

Running your own business takes more than knowing your trade. You’ve put time, money, and hard work into making it your own.

Acuity’s business owners policy, Bis-Pak®, brings property, liability, and business income coverage together to help protect what you’ve built.

Learn about Acuity’s BOP and talk with your independent agent about whether it fits your business:

Learn how Acuity’s Business Owner’s Policy protects your business property, offers liability coverage, and includes business income coverage for repairs. Discover your options and get a quote today.

09/23/2026

Knowing our customers feel supported—especially when a claim happens—means a great deal to us.

Thank you, Daybreaker Landscapes, for trusting Acuity and taking the time to share these kind words. We’re proud to be there when it matters.

09/21/2026

Design advice, measurements, specifications, and recommendations can all be part of getting the job done. But if a client claims one of those services led to financial loss or damage, it may create a different kind of exposure.

Learn how contractors’ errors and omissions coverage may help—and when it might be time to review your coverage with your independent agent:

Don't overlook the importance of Contractor Errors and Omissions Coverage. This essential policy can help shield you from the financial fallout of professional errors and omissions.

09/17/2026

During Construction Su***de Prevention Week, let’s make time for a conversation that matters: how your crew is really doing.

Long hours, tight deadlines, and everyday pressures can weigh on anyone. Checking in, listening without judgment, and knowing where to find support can make a difference.

Find practical ways to support your team’s mental health: https://www.acuity.com/the-focus/contractor/mental-health-and-the-construction-industry

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988.

Understanding mental health in the construction industry can help you recognize when someone may be struggling and make support easier to find. Here are practical ways to bring mental health into your everyday safety conversations.