What types of contractor insurance do I need? Updated 01 December 2022 When you’re a contractor, it’s all about aiming to meet and hopefully exceed your client’s expectations. But even for the best contractors, accidents happen. When they do, having the right insurance in place can help you maintain the reputation, relationships and business you’ve worked so hard to build. Let’s explore contractor insurance in more detail. Why do I need insurance as a contractor? Typically, as a contractor you will work alone and handle your own business, often as a limited company of one person. This means you won’t usually enjoy the same perks as employees, such as...
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Great Rates! Monthly Payments Available Click Quote Button or Call 512-892-4555 As a contractor, you need liability insurance. Contractors insurance plans often provide some measure of general liability coverage. This mean that these plans help reduce the risk that your business will face costly lawsuits that could shutter its doors. The US Small Business Administration suggests that business owners discuss their specific risks with insurance providers to determine what type to get and how much coverage is necessary. What Does Contractors Insurance Provide? Contractors insurance policies range significantly in terms of what they offer. Most will have a business owner's policy (BPO...
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As an independent contractor, you’re used to doing things your way. Accepting jobs on a case-by-case basis allows you the freedom to piece together the direction of your career on your terms. Signing a contract with a client means that they trust you to get the job done, and can’t micromanage how you go about completing your end of the deal. But independence also means that you are completely responsible for your own financial situation. Without adequate protection, one client liability lawsuit could bankrupt your small business. How can you look out for your operation? Business insurance for independent contractors includes a host of protective measures that can cover legal fees, damages,...
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westfield signature insurance for contractors Better Protection for Your Business The Daily Grind Few folks have a better sense of what it means to put in a full day’s work more than contractors. You roll up your sleeves at the crack of dawn and keep grinding until the evening whistle sounds. This months-long commitment is what it takes to build something from scratch, upwards from the earth’s tilled soil, whether it be a single-room addition to a suburban home or installing new heating and air conditioning in a large commercial building. Construction is a Big Deal at Westfield At Westfield, we have a deep appreciation for the dedication of contractors—and construction is...
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Bringing a construction project to life is a team effort. There’s usually a general contractor, who is responsible for the full management of the project, but there’s also a group of subcontractors, who perform the actual work itself. When it comes to insurance coverages for both parties, many of the same rules apply. It’s often the general contractors who set the pace but it’s the subcontractors who carry the limits. There may also be a variety of stipulations set forth in a contract or certain requirements depending on the state or municipality where the work is being performed. So, what type of insurance coverages should general contractors and subcontractors carry? INSURANCE FOR GENERAL...
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We can cover you whether you work from home, a co-working space, at an office or a client's premises. Build your own insurance package Whether you're a journalist or party planner, the freelance and contracting life offers a lot of freedom. However, being self-employed also means you're solely responsible for sorting out any disruptions to your business. If your equipment gets stolen, the office you usually work in becomes unusable due to a fire, or someone makes a claim against your work, you will need to deal with the financial implications. Luckily, you can cover yourself for these potential disruptions with our business insurance for contractors and freelancers. Using our unique...
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General Contractor Insurance Quotes General Contractors Insurance According to the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction industry has more than 650,000 employers with over 6 million employees. Your line of work creates almost $1 trillion worth of structures each year.“In 2012, nonresidential construction spending in the U.S. totaled $573 billion ($269 billion public, $303 billion private) and nonresidential building and specialty trade contractors accounted for 2.7 million of the industry’s 5.6 million employees” (AGC). As a general contractor, you have the ability to coordinate and supervise the work at construction sites from early development to...
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While it’s true that life is a gamble, you should never risk what you can’t afford to lose. This principle holds weight in many different aspects of life, especially those that involve substantial risk – hiring a general contractor included. Though it’s relatively cheaper, going for an uninsured contractor isn’t a good idea. When you bring a general contractor on-board for a construction or home remodeling project, he or she assumes responsibility for the build and just about everything else that happens on the job site. And with that enormous responsibility comes an equally massive liability. Why you should only hire insured contractors Whether it’s a commercial building or a...
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Contractors Insurance Certificate All contractors must show proof of holding a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Huntsville as the certificate holder. Policy must show a 10-day notice before cancellation Insurance must have 30-day life at time of licensing Must show products and completed operations General Liability Policy must have property and bodily injury with a minimum of $200,000 for each occurrence Any person engaged as a contractor shall be covered by a public liability insurance policy to include the coverage known as manufacturers and contractor’s liability and products and completed operations, issued by a solvent insurance company, licensed to do business in the State...
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