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Firms hit by insurance hike

Series: Construction News ; (6730) 23 August 2001, 1(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Due to the construction industry's poor safety record, insurers are significantly increasing employers' liability premiums. In most instances, the cost to contractors of insuring construction workers against injuries is set to double.

Due to the construction industry's poor safety record, insurers are significantly increasing employers' liability premiums. In most instances, the cost to contractors of insuring construction workers against injuries is set to double.