As a general contractor, when shopping for insurance, it is possible that you can go to the wrong agent or agency when shopping for general contractor insurance.  Essentially, if you go to the wrong agent or company, and they lack working knowledge of general contracting – then you can find yourself with gaps in coverage.

In addition, if you own a construction firm or are a real estate investor flipping houses, this type of insurance is often a must-have.

What Is General Contractor Insurance?

General contractor insurance, true to its name, offers additional protection when it comes to contractors.  Whether that means that this is an issue of builder's risk, or whether it means that the coverage is there to protect property damage or a job that is not sufficiently done, or is not done to completion.

Why Is General Contractor Insurance Needed?

It is often needed because general contractor liability insurance can pick up where general liability insurance leaves off.   In addition, general contractor insurance can be highly specialized.  For instance, what kind of work are you actually doing?  If you are doing plumbing, this should be stated, if you are doing concrete, this should be stated, and so forth.

Moreover, you have to also state what sub contractors you are working with, as their insurance coverage matters.  General contractor coverage WILL help protect you and your assets.