General Contractor Insurance

Insurance Essentials for General Contractors

Adequate insurance is essential for safeguarding your contracting company against financial losses due to liability claims, property damage, and employee injuries. As a general contractor, you take the lead on construction projects, from their inception to completion. While this role is rewarding, it also involves significant risks and challenges. These include the potential for unexpected accidents, which necessitates investing in comprehensive and appropriate insurance coverage.

Common Incidents that General Contractors Can Face

• Water Damage: During a kitchen renovation, a contractor might accidentally damage a water pipe, causing extensive leakage. This would result in significant damage to newly installed cabinets and flooring, leading to costly repairs and replacements.
• Vehicle Damage: A contractor’s dump truck might back into a client’s parked car while transporting materials, creating significant dents and scratches to the car’s rear and side.
• Worker Injury: A worker using a chemical stripper without proper protective gear during a floor resurfacing project is likely to suffer from respiratory issues and chemical burns.

Without adequate insurance, incidents like these can force you to pay substantial out-of-pocket costs for legal fees, compensation to injured parties, and the cost of repairs. Such expenses can jeopardize not only your financial stability but also the future of your business.

Why Choose Statewide Commercial Insurance Brokers?

With over 27 years of experience serving contractors like you, we understand the unique challenges your business faces. We have access to a wide range of insurance providers, which allows us to find the most competitive prices and best coverage options for you. Contact us today to see how we can help safeguard your business.

Essential Insurance Coverages

• General Liability Insurance: Protects your business from financial losses due to third-party claims of bodily injury, property damage, or personal and advertising injury arising from your operations. This coverage is a crucial shield against lawsuits and liabilities.
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Mandatory in most states, a workers’ comp policy helps protect your valuable workforce by covering medical expenses and lost wages if an employee gets injured or falls ill due to work-related activities. It ensures that your employees are cared for, promoting a safe working environment.
• Commercial Auto Insurance: Provides coverage for vehicles used in business operations, such as cars, trucks, and vans. It includes protection against liability claims, vehicle damage, and medical payments, keeping your transport assets secure.
• Surety Bonds: Enhances trust and credibility with clients by securing essential bonds such as permit, licensing, and contract bonds. These bonds ensure legal compliance and project fulfillment, improving your professional reputation in your industry.
• Tools & Equipment Insurance: Covers the costs of repairing or replacing a contractor’s tools and equipment if they are lost, stolen, or damaged. This insurance is essential to avoid disruptions in your service delivery due to equipment issues.
• Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissions): Protects against financial losses due to errors, negligence, or omissions in your services. This includes coverage for claims caused by design flaws, incorrect advice, or failure to deliver services as promised, safeguarding your professional integrity.
• Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance: Provides an additional layer of financial protection by extending coverage beyond the limits of basic liability policies. This extra coverage is critical in managing risks that could exceed your primary insurance capabilities.
• Commercial Property Insurance: Safeguards your business’s physical assets like buildings, inventory, furniture, and equipment against risks like fires, storms, theft, and vandalism. It helps your business recover quickly if your physical assets are damaged.

Key Benefits of Partnering with Us

• Expert Advice: Our deep industry knowledge guides you through complex insurance options.
• Customized Solutions: Get coverage that fits the unique risks of your business.
• Support for Any Project: We help you meet diverse project requirements, no matter how complex.