California Contractor Insurance

General Building Contractor Insurance in Torrance, California

Asena Capital Insurance Services — California-licensed insurance brokerage serving contractors statewide. Phone: (858) 925-9555. Email: info@asenainsurance.com.

General contractors in Torrance by the numbers

Torrance is home to 460 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026) — #29 in California, about 46% of the 1,005 contractor licenses based here.

Nearby in Los Angeles County: Los Angeles (3,498), Woodland Hills (688), Long Beach (685), Glendale (554).

25% of Torrance's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often C-10 Electrical Contractor (7%), C-36 Plumbing Contractor (4%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.

Business structure: 46% sole owners, 48% corporations, 5% LLCs; median time licensed 17.4 years.

What carriers look at

For general contractors, underwriters focus first on: third-party injuries on job sites; and completed-operations and construction-defect claims. See the full coverage guide for general contractors for limits, endorsements and workers' comp rules.

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Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for Torrance 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed general contractors are in Torrance?

460 active B licenses have a business address in Torrance (CSLB, September 2026); 40% carry workers' comp and 58% are filed exempt.

What do project owners usually require from a B contractor?

Commonly general liability with additional insured status for the owner, primary and non-contributory wording, waiver of subrogation, workers' comp and auto. Larger projects may add umbrella limits or builder's risk.

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