California Contractor Insurance
Asena Capital Insurance Services — California-licensed insurance brokerage serving contractors statewide. Phone: (858) 925-9555. Email: info@asenainsurance.com.
Most contractors carry general liability, workers' comp, commercial auto and the $25,000 license bond, plus tools and equipment coverage. The mix depends on your license class, employees and vehicles.
Monterey has 283 active CSLB contractor licenses (September 2026). 55% carry a workers' comp policy, 42% are on file as exempt, and 8 licenses were issued here in the last 12 months. The largest group is B (142 licenses).
| Licenses | With WC policy | Exempt | New (12 mo) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B General Building Contractor | 142 | 44% | 52% | 4 |
| C-10 Electrical Contractor | 45 | 56% | 42% | 1 |
| C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor | 22 | 45% | 50% | 0 |
| C-36 Plumbing Contractor | 17 | 71% | 24% | 1 |
| C-27 Landscaping Contractor | 16 | 69% | 25% | 0 |
| A General Engineering Contractor | 16 | 62% | 25% | 2 |
| C-61 Limited Specialty | 15 | 67% | 33% | 0 |
| C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor | 13 | 62% | 31% | 0 |
| C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor | 10 | 100% | 0% | 0 |
| C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors | 8 | 75% | 25% | 0 |
Salinas (966 licenses), Seaside (283 licenses), Carmel (236 licenses), Marina (161 licenses), Pacific Grove (151 licenses).
Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for Monterey contractors and requests additional insured endorsements for you when a contract calls for them. Call (858) 925-9555 or request a quote — only your name, phone and email are required. CA License #6008596.
Most contractors carry general liability, workers' comp, commercial auto and the $25,000 license bond, plus tools and equipment coverage. The mix depends on your license class, employees and vehicles.
Once a policy is bound, a certificate of insurance can usually be issued quickly, including additional insured wording a GC asks for. Timing depends on the carrier and the endorsements requested.