Where to Place General Contractor & Artisan Insurance in New York

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

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Top Carriers for General Contractor & Artisan Insurance in New York

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

GEICO 3 mentions Merchants 2 mentions Coterie 2 mentions Chubb 2 mentions Hiscox 2 mentions Hartford 2 mentions Progressive 1 mention

Agent Discussions About General Contractor & Artisan Insurance in New York

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

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Commercial Help I have a larger client here in Texas who I need to get some policies set up in New York. Low voltage cabling for internet, phone, & security. Some of my peeps - tag folks you can trust & partner with. Unfortunately this is one state I don’t think I have any partners.

πŸ“ New York, Texas 🏒 GEICO, Chubb, Hiscox πŸ’¬ 8 replies

Floss Murphy & Associates LLC is in Buffalo NY if you still need assistance. Happy to help

Texas - Sewer Camera Company. No repairs - only provides a report for plumbing company. I’m striking out left & right with carriers. Anyone have a suggestion?

Comment Brijette Jodhan West What line of coverage?

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Need a workers comp policy for a drywall company in MA.

πŸ“ Massachusetts, New York 🏒 Hartford πŸ’¬ 8 replies

I can help also!

Eric Mason Wcribma

agents that can write a Hartford WC policy today for a fast food restaurant?

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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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Help Needed: New York Workers' Comp for Solo Plumber Hey everyone, I have a client, a solo plumber, who wants me to do his Workers' Comp. There's currently a 20% commission on Workers' Comp policies this month, but it's an area I'm really bad with !! Here's the situation: Client wants to be...

πŸ“ New York πŸ’¬ 4 replies

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Paige Carver Mizener Hassan my brother can do stuff for you!

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Is coterie good coverage for HVAC PA and NY new venture?

πŸ“ New York, Pennsylvania 🏒 Coterie

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I have a few clients who are general contractors in Buffalo, NY. They are looking for GL and workers comp policies. The work they do is primarily flooring, framing, painting, kitchen, bathroom. Anyone have a contact for this?

πŸ“ New York

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Good morning agents! Looking for a market besides progressive that will write business auto for a debris removal company in New York City. One truck. One employee.

πŸ“ New York 🏒 Progressive

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Is coterie good coverage for HVAC PA and NY new venture?

πŸ“ Pennsylvania, New York 🏒 Coterie

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Update: All set! Have a time-sensitive referral for ghost workers comp for a FL agent or a CT/MA/NY agent also licensed in FL. I have 3 subcontractors doing theater construction for a project in FL. Project started yesterday, GL is all set, and they were told today they need WC as well or they...

πŸ“ Florida, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York

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Anyone know where I can get a quote for a certificate only (ghost) WC policy in GA for a plumber? I typically only handle NY and PA. Customer is a family member. I tried calling an agent local to them who said they’d charge him $25 per certificate. I can appreciate they need to make money but...

πŸ“ Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania

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I have an opportunity to connect with alot of HVAC business owners. Who are your best carriers in NY for the GL and/or commercial fleets?

πŸ“ New York

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on agent discussions, carriers frequently mentioned for general contractors, artisan trades, and construction businesses in New York include GEICO, Merchants, Coterie, Chubb, Hiscox. Availability varies by specific risk details.

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

Many agents report difficulty placing general contractors, artisan trades, and construction businesses in New York. Our database contains 11 discussions specifically about this niche in New York, reflecting the ongoing challenges agents face finding willing carriers.

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

Independent agents in New York recommend networking with peers, working with wholesale brokers like RT Specialty or Kinsale, and checking surplus lines markets. Browse the 11 agent discussions below for specific carrier recommendations.