Inland Marine Blog | Risk Management & Insurance Insights

Equipment Theft Plaguing Your Job Sites? Here are 6 Ways to Safeguard What’s Yours

Construction equipment theft is a costly and ongoing risk, with industry estimates reaching up to $1 billion annually and low recovery rates. This post outlines six practical strategies contractors can use to reduce losses, from maintaining a detailed equipment inventory and tracking system to strengthening job-site security and securing tools overnight. With proactive planning and daily accountability, contractors can better protect their assets, schedules and bottom line.

Inside the $455M Cargo Theft Surge – 4 Ways to Protect Your Fleet

Cargo theft surged to record highs in 2024, with losses hitting $455 million—up 26% from 2023. A growing share of these incidents stem from strategic cargo theft, where criminals exploit stolen identities and digital deception to misdirect freight. Learn the top tactics used by thieves, how to recognize red flags, and effective prevention strategies to protect your operations from increasingly sophisticated threats.

The Rise of Strategic Cargo Theft and Steps to Prevent It

Shielding your digital data from malicious actors is imperative to help prevent cargo theft. Here are four best practices to consider.

5 Ways to Prevent Water Damage in Buildings Under Construction

Water damage stands as a persistent threat to buildings under construction, ranking as one of the leading causes of property loss worldwide.

Builder’s Risk: Controlling Potential Risk

Property insurance offers protection for a building once it's operational. A builder's risk policy insures against physical loss or damage to a building during construction.

4 Ways to Extinguish Risk When Hot Work Is Performed

Mitigating hot-work related risks is essential for property owners, construction managers and even transportation or equipment companies who engage in vehicle/truck maintenance on-site, for example.