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Contractor Insurance

Comprehensive coverage built for contractors across NC, SC & VA.

Coverage built around your trade

From GCs to electricians, roofers to landscapers — as an independent agency we shop the market across multiple carriers to find coverage that fits your trade and your job sites.

Coverage States  ·  NC  ·  SC  ·  VA
Commercial building
Job site

Who We Serve

General Contractors Electrical Plumbing HVAC Roofing Framing Concrete & Masonry Painting Landscaping Excavation & Grading Drywall Flooring Remodeling Demolition Fencing Handyman Services
General Liability
Third-party bodily injury, property damage, and completed operations claims arising from your work.
Workers Compensation
Required in NC for most employers — covers medical costs and lost wages for on-the-job injuries.
Inland Marine
Tools, equipment, and materials in transit or stored on job sites — not well covered by property policies.
Business Auto
Work trucks, trailers, and vehicles used for business — personal auto policies typically exclude this use.
Commercial Umbrella
Additional liability limits above your GL, auto, and employers liability policies for large-project requirements.
Bonds / Surety
Bid, performance, and payment bonds required for public and many private commercial projects.
Errors & Omissions
Covers claims of design error, faulty workmanship advice, or failure to meet specifications.
Environmental
For trades with mold, asbestos, fuel, or other environmental exposure risk on job sites.
Commercial Property
Protects your shop, warehouse, or office space and the equipment stored there.

What GC's Typically Require

CoverageTypical LimitCommon Requirements
General Liability$1M / $2M aggregateAdditional Insured, Primary & Non-Contributory
Workers' CompStatutoryWaiver of Subrogation
Employers Liability$500K / $500K / $500KOften bundled with WC
Commercial Auto$1M CSLAdditional Insured (if applicable)
Umbrella / Excess$1M–$5MRequired on larger commercial projects
Professional LiabilityProject-specificDesign-build or spec-related trades

Why Us?

01

Independent Market Access

We shop your risk across multiple carriers instead of pushing one company's product.

02

Fast Certificates of Insurance

Need a COI for a GC same-day? We move quickly so you don't lose the job.

03

Local Based Service

You work with a local team that knows the Carolinas and Virginia markets — not a call center.

04

Coverage Gap Reviews

We'll review your current program for gaps before they become claims.

05

Hard-to-Place Risk Experience

Specialty and surplus lines markets for trades that standard carriers decline.

06

Multi-State Licensing

Licensed in NC, SC, and VA — one agency if you work across state lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do contractors in North Carolina need general liability insurance?

Most general contractors and subcontractors carry general liability insurance, and it’s almost always required by the GC, property owner, or lender before work can begin.

Completed operations coverage under your GL policy responds to claims that arise after a job is finished, such as a defect causing damage months later.

NC requires workers’ comp based on actual working relationships, not just how a worker is paid. GCs frequently require subs to carry their own WC policy regardless.

Inland marine covers tools, equipment, and materials in transit or stored at a job site — not well covered under a standard property policy.

Generally no. Vehicles used for business purposes typically need to be on a commercial auto policy.

It extends certain liability protections under your policy to the GC or property owner named in your subcontract. Standard practice in the industry.

Ready to Get Your Contractor Program Right?

We'll review your current coverage, identify any gaps, and shop the market on your behalf — no pressure, no obligation.

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Coverage descriptions on this page are intended as general educational overviews and may not reflect the specific terms, conditions, or exclusions of any policy placed by Rampart Risk Advisors LLC. Coverages vary by carrier and individual risk profile. Always refer to your policy for specific terms. Rampart Risk Advisors LLC is licensed in NC, SC, and VA.
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