How Much Does Contractors Insurance Cost?

Cost of contractors insurance starts at $425/year for the basic $2,000,000 general liability coverage. This is the standard insurance policy limit that all your subs, general contractors, hiring parties, and governing bodies will require before working with you.

Make sure your broker or agent provides you a quote that includes contractor equipment insurance coverage so your tools and equipment is insured against damages and theft.

If your job requires you to obtain more coverage than the basic 2 million limit, make sure your broker or agent knows this request well ahead time before of you starting working on the job. You want to make sure if you do get served a lawsuit, your insurance policy is there to protect you, to the full claim amount!

Cost of higher coverage limits start $650/year for $3,000,000 and $800/year for $5,000,000 in coverage.

Legal requirement

Ontario contractors are required to carry contractors insurance also known as general liability insurance, which protects against financial loss due to an accident or damages caused to clients or third parties.

Contractors working in the carpentry, plumbing, cleaning, electrical, landscaping, snowplow, remediation, and painting industry must be covered. One of the main concerns for contractors, when it comes to obtaining general liability insurance is the cost. You are paying hundreds of dollars for millions of dollars in protection. It takes one bad client to destroy and bankrupt a business. Protect your business with a solid insurance policy.

Got a job to do and need an insurance policy with certificate of insurance for proof?

OUR CONTRACTORS INSURANCE POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

• ⚡INSTANTLY purchase the coverage you need online.
• ⚡INSTANTLY get a CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE and your INSURANCE POLICY DECLARATIONS.
• YOU pick the coverages you want. ($1 million, $2 million, or higher).
• One policy for multiple coverages. (more below)
• Coverage offered for SUB CONTRACTORS you hire.
• Coverages for sole proprietorships (one man shop), partnerships, and corporations.

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However, it is best to think in terms of protection than the actual cost. Below, you will discover the factors that drive contractor insurance.

Your Company’s History

One of the first things that insurers look at when a contractor applies for liability insurance is their company’s history. This entails how many lawsuits and complaints the company has received since it has been in business. Most insurers do not give much thought the one lawsuit, but focus more on numerous lawsuits, which will draw a red flag. Companies with a history of frequent lawsuits will face higher premiums than a company with zero or a single lawsuit.

Insurers are out to protect themselves from financial loss, while also protecting their clients from the same risks. The purpose of commercial general liability insurance is to help cover costs linked to financial losses, damages, and lawsuits stemming from accidents and mistakes. So, if you have a history of complaints and lawsuits, the likelihood of you facing one in the future is extremely high. 

Your Company’s Location

Contractors who operate companies in high crime areas are considered high-risk for insurance companies. For this reason, these contractors should expect to pay higher premiums for construction insurance. If you have questions about the area you reside in, you should contact your local insurance company.

Contractors who operate companies in low crime areas will pay the minimum for a contractors insurance policy. It is not like you can just up and move your company, just to keep your premium low. So, you will need to accept the fact that you are going to pay for living in a high-risk area.

High-Risk Industry

As mentioned above, contractors insurance coverage is designed specifically for contractors who work in a variety of industries. While this is all good, insurers consider some of these industries such as structural steel work riskier than others. For insurance, the construction industry poses more risks than the landscaping industry. With this said, contractors working in high-risk industries will be required to pay higher premiums than those who do not.

Liability Limits Required

Another factor that drives up the cost of construction insurance is liability limit. General liability insurance for contractors is designed to cover a specific amount of liability, which is typically anywhere from $1 million to $3 million. However, some insurers will allow their clients to extend their coverage even higher by adding endorsements for contractor equipment insurance to the standard policy.

Contractors who believe they need more coverage must know in advance that they will be expected to pay a higher premium. Call your local insurer to request an insurance quote for contractors with extended coverage. This will give you an idea of how much your premium will be, so you can decide whether the extra coverage is affordable or not.

Size Of Your Company

The size of company can have a huge impact on the premium of contractors general liability insurance coverage. Large companies will always be charged a higher premium than companies with a smaller number of employees. Insurance companies consider larger companies riskier, because the larger number of employees means more responsibility and larger development contracts.

Customized Policy

The best way to ensure you have the proper amount of protections in place is to customize your policy. This will also allow you to choose coverage that is affordable. Request a free quote, before you complete a contractors insurance Ontario application form. However, do not stop with one quote, instead request multiple quotes from a variety of insurers.

Once you have the quotes in hand, you should compare them to see which insurer is offering you the best deal.

Other frequently asked questions before buying insurance:
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• What is contractors equipment insurance?
• Why do us contractors need insurance?
• I am an independent contractor, do I still need insurance?
• Are subcontractors I hire covered under my contractor’s CGL insurance policy?
• I drive a truck, van, or other vehicle for work – How is that insured?
• What does my contractor’s liability insurance policy cover?
• What is the process to get a contractor insurance policy for my business?
• What options do I have for health insurance as an independent contractor?
• How do I become an approved contractor with an insurance company for work?

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