🏗️California contractors license (CSLB) requires GL and a license bond.

Contractors Insurance

Comprehensive coverage for construction and trade contractors

Contractors need more than standard GL. A complete contractors insurance program includes General Liability, tools and equipment, Workers' Comp, and commercial auto — plus specialty coverages like Inland Marine for equipment in transit and Builders Risk for projects under construction.

CSLB Requirement
GL + $15,000 license bond required
Core Package
GL + Tools/Equipment + WC
Certificates
Same-day ACORD 25 issuance
Key Endorsement
Additional Insured + Waiver of Subrogation

What's Covered

What this policy covers

  • General Liability — bodily injury and property damage from your work
  • Tools & Equipment / Inland Marine — your tools and equipment wherever they go
  • Workers' Compensation — mandatory for your employees
  • Commercial Auto — your work trucks and vans
  • Builders Risk — projects under construction from start to completion
  • Completed Operations — claims that arise after you finish a job
  • Professional Liability — for design-build or consulting work

Who Needs It

Is this coverage right for you?

  • General contractors and subcontractors of all trades
  • Plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians
  • Roofers and solar panel installers
  • Landscapers, tree services, and hardscape contractors
  • Flooring, painting, and finish contractors
  • Pool, spa, and concrete contractors

FAQ

Common questions about Contractors

What is the difference between GL and Professional Liability for contractors?

GL covers physical injury and property damage. Professional Liability (E&O) covers financial losses from design errors or professional advice — important for design-build contractors, engineers, and architects.

I hire subcontractors. Do I need to verify their insurance?

Yes. If a subcontractor doesn't have their own GL and Workers' Comp, you may be responsible for their claims. Always collect Certificates of Insurance naming you as additional insured before work begins.

What is Builders Risk insurance?

Builders Risk covers a structure under construction — protecting materials, labor, and the partially-built building from fire, theft, vandalism, and weather. It runs from groundbreaking until the certificate of occupancy.

Does my GL cover tools stolen from my truck?

Standard GL doesn't cover your own property. Tools and equipment coverage (Inland Marine) protects your tools anywhere they go — at the job site, in your truck, or at your shop.

Ready to get Contractors coverage?

We'll find the right carrier and limits for your specific situation — same-day quotes for most accounts.