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Insurance Built for the Trades.

Specialized coverage for contractors, roofers, electricians, and construction professionals. We understand job sites, subcontractors, and the risks that come with building things.

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The reality

One guy falls off a ladder.
Your entire business is on the line.

01

Workers comp rates are brutal. And non-negotiable.

Roofing. Electrical. Framing. The trades with the most skill have the highest rates. You can't avoid workers comp—but you can avoid overpaying if you work with a broker who knows how to class your payroll correctly.

02

GCs demand certificates. Subs need to be covered.

You can't bid the job without the right coverage. Your subs need to carry their own policies. Additional insured requirements change project to project. You need a broker who can turn around certificates fast—not in two weeks.

03

Completed operations claims show up years later.

You finished the job three years ago. Now there's water damage and your name's on the permit. Completed operations coverage is what protects you after you've cashed the check and moved on. Most contractors don't realize they need it until they're getting sued.

"We place contractors every day. We know which carriers understand the trades—and which ones will drop you after your first claim."

Coverage We Place for Contractors

From job site to final inspection, we've got your trade covered.

General Liability

Covers property damage, bodily injury, and completed operations

Workers Compensation

Essential coverage for job site injuries—falls, strains, and accidents

Commercial Auto

Covers work trucks, vans, and equipment trailers

Tools & Equipment

Protects your tools from theft, damage, and breakdown

Builders Risk

Coverage for structures under construction until project completion

Surety Bonds

Bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds for contracts

Trades We Insure

Specialized coverage for every construction trade

General Contractors
Roofing Contractors
Electricians
Plumbers
HVAC Contractors
Painters
Landscapers
Carpenters

Common questions

Contractor insurance FAQ

These are general considerations, not a description of a specific policy. Coverage depends on the issued forms, endorsements, limits, exclusions, and applicable law.

What is contractor insurance?

Contractor insurance is a commercial insurance program built around the risks of a contractor business. It may combine several policies or endorsements rather than relying on one standardized product.

What coverage should a contractor business consider?

Common options include General Liability, Workers Comp, Commercial Auto, Tools & Equipment. The appropriate combination depends on the company’s actual operations, employees, property, vehicles, contracts, and the exclusions in each policy.

How much does contractor insurance cost?

Cost depends on factors such as revenue, payroll, location, services, property values, vehicles, limits, deductibles, and claims history. An insurer must review the individual business before providing a reliable premium.

What risks should a contractor business disclose?

The application should accurately describe completed operations, subcontractors, tools, vehicles, employee injuries, project types, and contractual requirements. Undisclosed or incorrectly described operations can affect eligibility, pricing, and how a policy responds to a claim.

Does contractor general liability cover every construction loss?

No. General liability does not replace workers’ compensation, commercial auto, builders risk, professional liability, pollution, or coverage for tools and equipment. Residential work, roofing, height, excavation, subcontractors, and completed operations can materially change eligibility and terms.

What information is needed for a contractor insurance quote?

A broker commonly needs the legal business name, address, services, annual revenue, payroll, employee count, property or equipment values, vehicle and driver details, prior losses, current policies, desired limits, and requested effective date.

Can Panta guarantee coverage for a contractor claim?

No. Coverage depends on the issued policy’s terms, limits, deductibles, exclusions, conditions, and the facts of the loss. Panta can help compare and explain available options, but the insurer issues the policy and determines claim coverage.

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