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 100 licensed plumbing contractors (C-36, CSLB September 2026) — #24 in California, about 8% of the 1,304 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Orange County: Anaheim (181), Huntington Beach (118), Santa Ana (99), Garden Grove (87).
37% of Orange's C-36 licensees hold more than one classification — most often B General Building Contractor (25%), C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor (14%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 30% sole owners, 64% corporations, 5% LLCs; median time licensed 16.8 years.
For plumbers, underwriters focus first on: mold claims that follow slow leaks; and sewer backup and drain-cleaning work. See the full coverage guide for plumbing 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.
100 active C-36 licenses have a business address in Orange (CSLB, September 2026); 63% carry workers' comp and 34% are filed exempt.
Yes if you have employees. With no employees you can currently file an exemption; beginning January 1, 2028, CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses under SB 1455, except joint ventures.