California Contractor Insurance
Asena Capital Insurance Services — California-licensed insurance brokerage serving contractors statewide. Phone: (858) 925-9555. Email: info@asenainsurance.com.
Hollister is home to 179 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026), about 34% of the 524 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in San Benito County: San Juan Bautista (23), Tres Pinos (8), Paicines (3).
31% of Hollister's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often C-10 Electrical Contractor (6%), A General Engineering Contractor (5%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 50% sole owners, 45% corporations, 3% LLCs; median time licensed 19.6 years.
For general contractors, underwriters focus first on: uninsured or underinsured subcontractors becoming the GC's responsibility at audit or after a claim; and third-party injuries on job sites. See the full coverage guide for general contractors for limits, endorsements and workers' comp rules.
Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for Hollister 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.
179 active B licenses have a business address in Hollister (CSLB, September 2026); 45% carry workers' comp and 53% 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.