Where to Place General Contractor & Artisan Insurance in California

Real carrier recommendations from independent insurance agents who have placed general contractors, artisan trades, and construction businesses in California.

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Top Carriers for General Contractor & Artisan Insurance in California

These carriers are most frequently recommended by agents for placing general contractors, artisan trades, and construction businesses in California.

biBERK 2 mentions Kinsale 1 mention Progressive 1 mention Kemper 1 mention ProSight Specialty 1 mention

Agent Discussions About General Contractor & Artisan Insurance in California

Real conversations from agents about placing general contractors, artisan trades, and construction businesses in California.

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What carrier would do used tires shops in ca ?

πŸ“ California 🏒 biBERK πŸ’¬ 6 replies

Vadim Erenburg Maybe Three or BiBerk. But if they sell any used tires they will all decline.

Who would take a landlord policy for a duplex with tenant occupied in one and renovations coverage on second unit in CA?

Steadily if it’s not in a fire zone

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I have a Worker's Compensation Policy for a Concrete Contractor with no employees (ghost policy) that is getting dropped from Clearspring. He's had a ghost policy with them for three years. He needs Work Comp in California to keep his contractor's license. Who will do a policy with no employees in...

πŸ“ California

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I need a workers comp carrier for General Contractor in California. Thank you

πŸ“ California

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Hey guys - Workers comp carrier for new venture concrete in California just him and plans to hire 1 employee. 50/50 residential and commercial. 15+ years experience and now opening his own company and applied for licensing and advised that he needs comp. Thanks!

πŸ“ California

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Does anyone have a market for builders risk in CA for manufactured home installation? This is a corporation that owns the land, has the manufactured homes delivered, they remove axles and attach to a permanent foundation, then sell them. Many are already presold by the time the home is...

πŸ“ California 🏒 Kinsale

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BOND - Bad/Sad credit -CA, Plumber....received quote from NFP Bonds, expensive! Anyone else you can recommend please?

πŸ“ California

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Who are you all using to write commercial auto in California for contractors? οΏΌ I have one that Farmers non-renewed and all of my options so far have been double. I’ve already quoted Progressive, Kemper and Berkshire. οΏΌ

πŸ“ California 🏒 Progressive, Kemper

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Anyone that can bundle WC/GL maybe auto for new plumbing company in CA?

πŸ“ California

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I have a customer that is an electrical contractor, new in business, that is looking a California business attorney who drafts contracts for contractors, i.e. someone that can create legally compliant contract packages that includes mechanic lien documents, change orders, and other contractor...

πŸ“ California

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I have a customer who will be doing some HVAC work in California and needs GL. I am a Kansas agent. Can someone help?

πŸ“ California, Kansas

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I'm looking for a work comp market for solar installers/electricians in Ca. anyone got any good suggestions?

πŸ“ California

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California agents, I am looking for a GL and Work Comp market for solar installers that are also electricians. Insured is leaving ProSights Specialty Insurance. Any suggestions?

πŸ“ California 🏒 ProSight Specialty

Frequently Asked Questions

Which carriers write general contractors, artisan trades, and construction businesses in California?

Based on agent discussions, carriers frequently mentioned for general contractors, artisan trades, and construction businesses in California include biBERK, Kinsale, Progressive, Kemper, ProSight Specialty. Availability varies by specific risk details.

Is general contractors, artisan trades, and construction businesses hard to place in California?

Many agents report difficulty placing general contractors, artisan trades, and construction businesses in California. Our database contains 12 discussions specifically about this niche in California, reflecting the ongoing challenges agents face finding willing carriers.

How do I find a carrier for general contractors, artisan trades, and construction businesses in California?

Independent agents in California recommend networking with peers, working with wholesale brokers like RT Specialty or Kinsale, and checking surplus lines markets. Browse the 12 agent discussions below for specific carrier recommendations.