California Contractor Insurance
Asena Capital Insurance Services — California-licensed insurance brokerage serving contractors statewide. Phone: (858) 925-9555. Email: info@asenainsurance.com.
San Bernardino is home to 52 licensed painting contractors (C-33, CSLB September 2026), about 6% of the 846 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in San Bernardino County: Ontario (49), Fontana (48), Rancho Cucamonga (46), Hesperia (43).
25% of San Bernardino's C-33 licensees hold more than one classification — most often B General Building Contractor (17%), C-39 Roofing Contractor (6%). 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, 52% corporations, 2% LLCs; median time licensed 8.9 years.
For painters, underwriters focus first on: overspray on vehicles, roofs and neighboring property; and lead-based paint work on pre-1978 homes (EPA RRP rules). See the full coverage guide for painting contractors for limits, endorsements and workers' comp rules.
Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for San Bernardino 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.
52 active C-33 licenses have a business address in San Bernardino (CSLB, September 2026); 31% carry workers' comp and 62% are filed exempt.
Not today — a solo painter can file an exemption with CSLB. Beginning January 1, 2028 (SB 1455), CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses, except joint ventures.