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Construction risks don't always end when the project is complete. Completed Operations Coverage can be critically important even years after a job is finished. Our own Clint Paskewitz highlights some of the key considerations for contractors and construction businesses, and shares why understanding your long-term exposure matters.

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Understanding Completed Operations Coverage Needs in Construction | Clint Paskewitz, CRA® Understanding Completed Operations Coverage Needs in Construction A contractor builds a project, turns over the keys, gets paid and heads to the next job. Everyone moves on. Then one day the phone rings. Maybe it's a water intrusion claim. Maybe a construction defect allegation. Maybe a structural i...

🚨 Before you clear a sewer line, here's one important phone call to make!

Have you ever heard of a "cross bore"? Many property owners haven't, but understanding this hidden hazard could prevent a devastating accident. A cross bore is when a natural gas line is unintentionally installed through a sewer pipe during trenchless construction, and it usually isn't on a map.

This means that if a rotating cutter is used to clear a clogged sewer line, the gas line could be cut, putting natural gas into your sewer system and creating a risk of explosion, severe property damage, serious injury, or even loss of life.

We believe that helping our clients and communities stay informed is an important part of managing risk. So, if you own a building, manage property, or perform contract plumbing work, here are some safety tips to keep in mind:

☎️ Call Intermountain Gas (or whoever your natural gas supplier is) at 800-548-3679 BEFORE clearing a sewer line. In southern Idaho, Intermountain Gas will locate and mark the line for free.

⛔ Never clear a line until you know what the clog is.

‼️ If you notice bubbles in the toilet or smell gas, evacuate the building immediately! Leave the exit door open if possible, and call 911 and Intermountain Gas from a safe distance.

Thanks to Intermountain Gas Company for the info! You can learn more about cross bore safety here: https://www.intgas.com/safety-education/cross-bore-safety/

This 25th anniversary of 9/11 is indeed a solemn day. We remember and honor the 2,958 people who died in the attacks, the many tens of thousands whose health has suffered since, and the millions whose lives were never the same.

Twenty-five years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.

#911

Associated Insurance Services is a proud sponsor of Dozer Day Boise, and if you have kids, clear your calendar!

📅 Saturday, October 3rd & Sunday, October 4th
🕚 11 AM – 4 PM
📍DTEC: 3324 S Milwaukee St, Boise, ID 83709

Presented by NUCA Southern Idaho, this is the one weekend a year when kids climb into the operator's seat of real heavy equipment, including dozers, excavators, loaders, and dump trucks, with seasoned industry pros showing them how it's done! 🚜

We couldn't be happier to support an event that brings together families and industry professionals for a weekend of fun and hands-on learning. We work with the contractors and operators who build the Treasure Valley every day, so seeing a kid's face when that bucket finally moves is pretty hard to beat 🤩

Even better, the proceeds go to the Boise Burnout Fund, Hope House, DTEC, and local schools 💚

You can find tickets and more info at idaho.dozerday.org 🦺

Exciting news at Associated Insurance Services! 🎉 Please join us in welcoming Cory Kelley as our new Agency Development Manager. Cory brings more than 14 years of insurance industry experience, with a background in underwriting, sales, and risk management that will help strengthen our commitment to exceptional client service and strategic growth. Cory’s expertise and dedication to his craft make him a tremendous addition to our organization.

As we continue to invest in our employees and future, we are excited for the knowledge, energy, and vision Cory will bring to the team. We look forward to what we will accomplish together.

Welcome to AIS, Cory! We're glad you're here. 👏

Happy 250th birthday, America. USA, USA, USA! ❤️🇺🇸

Happy 60th anniversary to the Associated Logging Contractors - Idaho! Megan Page, Jordan Schram, Harrison Collard, and Emily Schneider enjoyed celebrating with many of our client-owners over the weekend in lovely Orofino, Idaho. Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, Tom Schultz, was the keynote speaker on Saturday night, and we all appreciated his commitment to healthy forests. We are lucky to work with such great people!

It is important to us here at Associated Insurance to show up for our clients and communities. 🤝

As a part of our recent company retreat, our team spent time volunteering at The Idaho Foodbank. Through community partnerships, the Idaho Foodbank provides food to over 179,000 people each month, across all of Idaho’s 44 counties.

In addition to volunteering, we made a $1,500 donation to support the important work the Idaho Foodbank does in our Idaho community!

We loved the opportunity to give back, and to act out our mission statement, Elevating Our Clients and Communities.

Spring is a great time to think about flood insurance! Flooding can happen anywhere, and since there is often a 30-day waiting period before coverage kicks in, it’s one of those things you won’t want to procrastinate! 💧🌦️

We have multiple flood insurance options for your home or your business, and we are here to make it easy. Send us a message, and let’s talk about getting you covered! ☔️

Check flood risk in your area at FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center: https://msc.fema.gov/portal

Associated Cares was launched in 2024 to support our mission statement of elevating our clients and communities. In its second year, our team continued to walk the walk and give back!

Here was our 2025 impact:
💚 $7,323 donated
💚 137 volunteer hours worked
💚 10 organizations received donations
💚 8 employees volunteered
💚 6 organizations supported by our volunteers

We’re proud of our team’s dedication to service and look forward to more opportunities to show up for our communities in 2026!