California Contractor Insurance
Asena Capital Insurance Services — California-licensed insurance brokerage serving contractors statewide. Phone: (858) 925-9555. Email: info@asenainsurance.com.
Orange is home to 545 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026) — #21 in California, about 42% of the 1,304 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Orange County: Irvine (797), Anaheim (790), Huntington Beach (664), Santa Ana (551).
38% of Orange's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often A General Engineering Contractor (8%), C-10 Electrical Contractor (7%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 35% sole owners, 58% corporations, 6% LLCs; median time licensed 17.4 years.
For general contractors, underwriters focus first on: builder's risk on projects under construction; and crew trucks, trailers and equipment. See the full coverage guide for general contractors for limits, endorsements and workers' comp rules.
Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for Orange 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.
545 active B licenses have a business address in Orange (CSLB, September 2026); 48% carry workers' comp and 47% are filed exempt.
Today a B license with no employees can file an exemption. Beginning January 1, 2028 (SB 1455), CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses, except joint ventures.