Best use
Use this guide before comparing contractor insurance quotes.
Key points to review
- Business details
- Services performed
- Revenue and payroll
- Claims history
The cleaner your inputs, the cleaner the comparison
Contractors often get better quote comparisons when each provider receives the same basic business information. Inconsistent inputs make quotes harder to compare.
Information list
Start with core business details before moving into coverage limits.
- Legal business name
- Business address
- Trade and services
- Annual revenue
- Payroll
- Employee count
- Subcontractor use
- Vehicles
- Tools value
- Prior claims
These ranges are educational estimates only. Licensed insurance providers calculate final premiums based on underwriting, limits, operations, state, payroll, revenue, claims history, and other details.
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