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Flexible E&S market access for small and medium-sized residential and commercial contractors. 

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Flexible E&S market access for small and medium-sized residential and commercial contractors. 

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Contractors GL

Residential Roofers GL

Residential Roofers GL

  • Paper GCs
  • Specialty Trade GCs in the residential construction/remodeling space
  • Custom Home Builders
  • New ventures with prior experience
  • Targeting accounts up to $10MM in annual receipts

Residential Roofers GL

Residential Roofers GL

Residential Roofers GL

  • Some commercial roofing is acceptable– no hot tar or torch down
  • Roofing contractors responding to storm damage- “storm chasers” considered 
  • No proportional limit on insured subcontractor costs
  • New ventures with prior experience
  • Targeting accounts up to $10MM annual receipts 

Nonstandard Artisans

Residential Roofers GL

Nonstandard Artisans

Over 100 GL Classes Over 100 GL Classes available including:

  • Plumbers | HVAC | Electrician
  • Solar Panel Installation | Power Washing
  • Carpenters and Framers | Concrete Work 
  • Handyperson Services | Alarm System Installation
  • Swimming Pool (installation, service, or repair) 
  • Excavation and Grading of Land

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Key Benefits

1. A-Rated Carriers

2. In-House Binding Authority

3. Direct Access to Select E&S Markets

4. Brokerage Market Access

5. Ancillary Lines for Certain Classes

6. Expert Underwriting and Support

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Coverage Availability

Light Orange States - Some operations considered, no new residential construction


*Some classes and eligibility may be limited by state.

Underwriting Requirements

Completed ACORD forms 125 & 126 required to bind

Completed contractors supplemental application (paper or online) – Download here

New Ventures:

  • New ventures as an artisan contractor are acceptable but must demonstrate at least 3 years in the trade (5 years for plumbers).

General Contractors:

  • Eligibility for GCs varies from state to state. While some of our partners require the GC to be on-site and “hammer in hand,” 100% paper GCs are acceptable to others.

Subcontractors

  • All subcontractors must be insured and name the GC as an additional insured.

Loss Runs

  • If a loss occurred in the last 3 years, hard copy loss runs and an explanation of loss control steps taken are required with submission.

Applications

  • Completing the GCGuard application online will provide the best service and the least delay.
  • Select as many or as few policies as the application should represent. Only relevant questions will be presented.
  • Class-specific supplemental applications, if applicable, may be required.


To speak to someone about class-specific eligibility, call Seth Markum at 816-398-4058.

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