Contractor Insurance FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about contractor insurance in California.

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Workers Compensation Questions

General Liability Questions

Commercial Auto Questions

Certificate of Insurance (COI) Questions

Contractor Bond Questions

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Employees and payrollWorkers' CompensationEmployee status, payroll, classification, ownership, and no-employee questions.Review Workers' Compensation β†’Work vehiclesCommercial AutoWork trucks, vans, drivers, vehicle use, garaging, and loss history.Review Commercial Auto β†’Project liabilityGeneral LiabilityOperations, contracts, completed work, certificates, and endorsements.Review General Liability β†’Business propertyBOPEligible liability and commercial property exposures for qualifying contractors.Review BOP β†’License filingContractor BondsSeparate bond filing and maintenance questions from insurance coverage.Review Contractor Bonds β†’No direct employeesGhost PolicyReview eligibility and ownership factors for no-employee discussions.Review Ghost Policy β†’Contract documentsCertificates and Contract RequirementsReview additional insured, waiver, certificate, and project requirements.Review Project Risks β†’

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