There’s an ancient proverb that people learn only from their own mistakes. Otto von Bismarck said it better: “Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.” As the construction industry collectively moves past the age of the novel coronavirus into what will hopefully be a new normal, in the aftermath there are lessons to be learned about how insurance programs operate, about unexpected gaps in coverage and about how huge risks that come out of left field can leave companies vulnerable.

Reprinted courtesy of Alan Packer, Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved.