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 Chubb 2 mentions Hiscox 2 mentions Coterie 1 mention 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. All reactions:

πŸ“ New York, Texas 🏒 GEICO, Chubb, Hiscox πŸ’¬ 9 replies

View more answers Jay Cross Emerling Floss Murphy & Associates LLC is in Buffalo NY if you still need assistance. Happy to help

Answer as Justin Casi Akins posted to Insurance Soupβ„’ All-star contributor Texas - Sewer Camera Company. No repairs - only provides a report for plumbing company. I’m striking out left & right with...

Comment Brijette Jodhan West What line of coverage?

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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? All reactions:

πŸ“ Florida, New Jersey, New York 🏒 Merchants πŸ’¬ 7 replies

View more answers George Jacob Top contributor I can assist too and am in Florida

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

Answer as Justin Michael McCord posted to Insurance Soupβ„’ Anyone here familiar with writing insurance for a licensed broker for US Customs? In NY and NJ. Have a possible referral for anyone who...

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

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 Soupers! 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

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, Chubb, Hiscox, Coterie. 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 5 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 5 agent discussions below for specific carrier recommendations.