"No matter what the loss scenario is, nine times out of 10, unless it is related to a NAT CAT, it usually comes down to some sort of operator error," Darren Tasker of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty said. "So certainly the lack of talent is concerning as it could lead to more losses because of operator error." (Credit: Michael Flippo/Adobe Stock)

Inflation's impact on materials and labor challenges continue to be the biggest operational risks facing the construction sector, according to Selective Insurance's General Contractor Risk report.

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