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Business insurance

Contractors Insurance

Coverage for contractors and trades — liability, tools and equipment, builders risk, work trucks, and bonds — with certificates when you need them.

Contractors face risk on every job site — from the work itself to the tools in your truck and the contracts you sign. We help contractors of all trades get coverage structured around how they actually work, including bonding needs and job-specific certificates of insurance.

Who we insure

General contractors, carpenters, roofers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, excavation and site work, painters, landscapers, concrete and masonry, and other trades across eastern Ohio, the West Virginia panhandle, and western Pennsylvania.

Coverage for contractors

  • General liability, including completed operations
  • Tools and equipment (inland marine) on the job, in transit, and in storage
  • Builders risk for projects under construction
  • Commercial auto for pickups, vans, dump trucks, and trailers
  • Commercial umbrella when contracts call for higher limits
  • Contractor bonds — license and permit, bid, performance, and payment

Contracts and certificates

General contractors, property owners, and municipalities often require specific insurance wording before you can start work: additional insured status, waiver of subrogation, primary and non-contributory coverage, and minimum limits. We review what the contract asks for, make sure your policy meets it, and get certificates out quickly so you don’t lose a job waiting on paperwork.

Why contractors work with McBane

As an independent agency, we compare contractor programs from multiple carriers, and we stay with you as you add crews, trucks, and bigger contracts. Call your nearest office or request a quote.

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In their words

Clients who count on us.

The last 5 years have been a bit hectic for the Scurti’s. A new car, a new home, and even a new business. McBane has been there every step of the way. The agency’s attention to detail and willingness to take questions at any time via phone or email has brought us so much peace of mind as we’ve completed these important investments. After many years of efficient, cost-effective services, I’m proud to say that the McBane team has become more than advisors; they are trusted friends who will be alongside us in the future.
Evan and Carol Scurti
We’ve always found McBane Insurance to be there when you need them. They have gone out of their way to earn our business and have even contacted us to tell us about less-expensive insurance options with better coverage. We highly recommend Reece Kelly and McBane Insurance.
Mike and Gwen Sullivan
McBane is a company that is built on honesty and integrity. We have found that each employee that we work with has the same intangibles and we are always treated with the utmost respect. There is never a question that we haven’t had answered and we have always been given an explanation. The City of Heath is fortunate to have them as a working partner.
Jay MorrowCity Auditor, City of Heath
The McBane Insurance agency has provided us with knowledgeable, efficient, personable, and prompt service! This is the type of service that has the client first in mind! Our liability, fleet, and cyber insurance that McBane has provided has increased our coverage at a lower cost. I highly recommend McBane for all of your insurance needs.
Melissa BakerTreasurer, United Local School District
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FAQ

Contractors questions, answered.

What insurance do contractors need?

Most contractors need general liability, coverage for tools and equipment, commercial auto for work vehicles, and often an umbrella. Depending on your work, builders risk and bonds may also be required by your customers or local licensing.

Can you get me a certificate of insurance quickly?

Yes. We issue certificates of insurance, add general contractors and property owners as additional insureds, and handle waiver of subrogation and primary and non-contributory wording when a contract requires it.

Are my tools covered on the job site or in my truck?

Not under general liability. Tools and equipment coverage (inland marine) protects your tools and equipment on job sites, in transit, and in storage against theft and damage.

Do you help with contractor bonds?

Yes. We can help with license and permit bonds, bid bonds, and performance and payment bonds so you can take on the jobs that require them.

I'm a one-person operation. Do I still need coverage?

Yes. Customers and general contractors will usually require proof of liability coverage before you start work, and a single claim can be costly without it. We write coverage for sole proprietors through established firms.

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