Where to Place General Contractor & Artisan Insurance in Florida

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

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Top Carriers for General Contractor & Artisan Insurance in Florida

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

USLI 3 mentions Allstate 3 mentions Coterie 2 mentions Merchants 2 mentions Travelers 2 mentions Tower Hill 1 mention Farm Bureau 1 mention James River 1 mention Federated 1 mention

Agent Discussions About General Contractor & Artisan Insurance in Florida

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

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I need some help against Federated. Trying to steal one of my largest HVAC clients. Loss ratio is terrible 164%. How is this possible?

πŸ“ Florida, Minnesota 🏒 Federated, Travelers, Allstate πŸ’¬ 9 replies

I need some help against Federated. Trying to steal one of my largest HVAC clients. Loss ratio is terrible 164%. How is this possible?

Tons of deductibles they don’t talk about. They were in on a sheet metal contractor I have. $25k WC deductible, $1,000 auto liability deductible, missed the blanket additional insured and waiver....

Most clients have no idea what they have, or don’t, they just see cheap premium

Good Builders Risk carriers in Florida, Bonus if they include Wind/Hail. TIA!

πŸ“ Florida πŸ’¬ 7 replies

Tower Hill will write a dwelling under construction via an HO3 endorsement. No need to rewrite the policy when construction is completed. Of course, liability is included unlike most builder's risk...

Florida Farm Bureau. Super low rates.

Bankers

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I need a commercial insurance broker/agent in the Tampa Florida area. One of my insureds (plumber) has a bunch of work coming up down that way. Who do we have?

πŸ“ Florida, New Jersey, New York 🏒 Merchants πŸ’¬ 6 replies

I can assist too and am in Florida

1000% would recommend David R. Carothers he’s in Tampa and this is in his wheelhouse.

Anyone here familiar with writing insurance for a licensed broker for US Customs? In NY and NJ. Have a possible referral for anyone who knows this stuff!

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Florida Agents Happy Thursday! Who do you place liability only policies through for solar panel net metering?

πŸ“ Florida 🏒 USLI πŸ’¬ 5 replies

USLI

Came here to say the same thangggg

Thank you! They just won't list an AI on the policy, right?

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Does anyone know of a company that offers commercial inland marine by itself? I have a client who will be renting a piece of equipment (excavator) and the rental place does not offer insurance to purchase.

πŸ“ Florida πŸ’¬ 5 replies

I’m in London and my first appointment with my consultant was fairly quick. However, surgery was a 2.5 years wait. I was made to jump through many hoops before getting my operation-insoles etc. Good...

Samantha Clarke Mine wasn’t too bad. Saw a consultant within weeks and he allowed me to choose when I have my surgery (from four months on). I decided not to go ahead with it in the end.

Im looking for new GL carrier in Florida thats open to writing contractors

Any recommendations for Carriers that do Workers Comp in Florida for General Contractors who manage projects and subcontract the majority of the work.

πŸ“ Florida πŸ’¬ 2 replies

PEO - unfortunately no standard carrier. It really depends whether or not the GC has payroll or not.

Depends on if they have proper risk transfer and certificate tracking processes. Work Comp for the supervisors should be doable but they want to ensure they are not taking on subcontractor exposure....

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Looking for a commercial agent in the West Palm Beach οΏΌarea of Florida, who has experience with demolition and excavating contractors. A client of mine from Michigan has moved down there and is starting up a new entity. He is having a hard time finding an agent who knows what they are doing. Would...

πŸ“ Florida, Michigan πŸ’¬ 2 replies

This will affect many of the school bus routes. Would the detour be 37?

!!! That bad boy is nearly 100 years old and probably should be considered for a replacement soon!!!

Builders Risk Carriers in Florida with Wind/Hail

Good Builders Risk carriers in Florida, Bonus if they include Wind/Hail. TIA!

πŸ“ Florida

Mini Excavator and Insured Operator in NC/TN/SC/GA/FL - Debris Removal Landscaping

If Anyone in NC/TN/SC/GA/FL knows anyone needing someone with a mini excavator and insured operator.(excavation, debris removal, tree felling/logging, landscape). I have an insured that just got out of the Marine Corps 4 months ago who is headed to the east coast from Idaho with his truck, trailer...

πŸ“ Idaho, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

I need assistance with a client who is an electrician based in Houston, Texas. He recently secured p...

I need assistance with a client who is an electrician based in Houston, Texas. He recently secured projects in Louisiana, North Carolina, Florida, and Missouri. He currently carries General Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Commercial Auto insurance. He is licensed in Texas and operates in...

πŸ“ Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas

FL - Workers Comp - General Contractors - Subcontracted Work

Any recommendations for Carriers that do Workers' Comp in Florida for General Contractors who manage projects and subcontract the majority of the work.

πŸ“ Florida

Florida - Coterie

Florida Agent. I need an agent in Florida that writes Commercial and has access to Coterie. I have a referral and perhaps some clients I need transferred as I will no longer be licensed in FL in the near future.

πŸ“ Florida 🏒 Coterie

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Florida Agent - I need an agent in Florida that writes Commercial and has access to Coterie. I have a referral and perhaps some clients I need transferred as I will no longer be licensed in FL in the near future. Need bilingual in Spanish as well.

πŸ“ Florida 🏒 Coterie

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Any recommendationa for Carriers that do Workers' Comp in Florida for General Contractors who manage projects and subcontract the majority of the work.

πŸ“ Florida

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Michael McCormick or Taylor Dobbie let me know if this isn’t allowed… If Anyone in NC/TN/SC/GA/FL knows anyone needing someone with a mini excavator and insured operator.(excavation, debris removal, tree felling/logging, landscape) I have an insured that just got out of the Marine Corps 4 months...

πŸ“ Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Idaho, Florida, North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on agent discussions, carriers frequently mentioned for general contractors, artisan trades, and construction businesses in Florida include USLI, Allstate, Coterie, Merchants, Travelers. Availability varies by specific risk details.

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

Many agents report difficulty placing general contractors, artisan trades, and construction businesses in Florida. Our database contains 22 discussions specifically about this niche in Florida, reflecting the ongoing challenges agents face finding willing carriers.

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

Independent agents in Florida recommend networking with peers, working with wholesale brokers like RT Specialty or Kinsale, and checking surplus lines markets. Browse the 22 agent discussions below for specific carrier recommendations.