Fiber Construction insurance in Ohio
Directional boring and aerial fiber work in Ohio create exposures ranging from underground utility strikes to bucket truck incidents. Required for all employers. State fund (BWC) is monopolistic. Coverage programs must address both the aerial and subsurface risk profiles.
Workers Compensation in Ohio
Mandatory
Required for all employers. State fund (BWC) is monopolistic.
Licensing Requirements
No state telecom-specific license.
Key Exposures
- Underground utility strikes
- Aerial work from bucket trucks
- Traffic control exposure
- Directional bore damage to existing utilities
- Repetitive motion injuries (splicing)
- Fleet exposure (large truck fleets)
Typical Coverage Program
- GL with underground/excavation coverage
- Workers comp
- Commercial auto (fleet)
- Umbrella to $3M-$5M
- Inland marine (splicing equipment, OTDR)
- Pollution liability (boring fluids)
Market Context
Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati metro wireless buildout.
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