Your Partner in Protection
Insurance for Your Home, Your Family and Your Business.
Being your partner in protection means we work for you, not an insurance company. We compare insurance companies to get you the coverage you actually need at a price that makes sense, and we tell you about any gaps before you buy. Whether it's your home, auto, umbrella, life or business, or specialty coverage like trucking, contractors and builders risk, we're with you at every renewal. Hablamos español.
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Find Your Coverage
Personal, Business, Life and Specialty Insurance
Pick where to start. Each page explains your options and gets you to a quote.
Personal Insurance
Home, auto, flood, renters and condo, life and umbrella. When your insurer drops you or your rate jumps, we look at more than one company.
Explore Personal →Business & Commercial Insurance
Liability, property, workers comp, commercial auto, cyber and more for every kind of business, from a one-person shop to a fleet or a development project.
Explore Business →Life Insurance
Term, permanent and final expense coverage, plus key person and buy-sell coverage for business owners. We compare several companies for you.
Explore Life →Specialty Insurance
Trucking, contractors and builders risk, placed with insurance companies that know these risks.
Explore Specialty →Where We Work
Agents Licensed in Multiple States
We work with clients across every state where our agents are licensed, by phone, text and email. Tap a state to see what we write there.
States where our agents are licensed
Why J&D
A Dedicated Team Behind Every Account
Whether you run one truck or a hundred, one home or a portfolio, you get named people who know your account and pick up the phone.
Dedicated Account Manager
One point of contact for quotes, changes, certificates and renewals.
Many Insurance Companies, One Agency
Standard and specialty markets, so growing or hard-to-place risks have options.
Renewal Strategy
We start remarketing 90 days out, with loss runs and the story underwriters need.
Claims Support
We help you report it, keep you updated and answer your questions. The insurance company makes the final decision.
Get a Life Insurance Quote in Minutes
Protect your family's future. Tell us a little about you and we'll compare term and permanent options from several companies.
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Coverage for Risks Most Agencies Pass On
Trucking, construction and development projects need insurance companies and coverage that standard policies don't offer. We place these risks every day and know what underwriters look for.
Trucking
From Your First Load to Your Fleet
New authority or years on the road, we shop the insurance companies that write trucking.
- New authorities and owner-operators
- Dump trucks, hotshots and small fleets
- Federal filings handled with your insurance company
Contractors
Coverage That Gets You on the Job
Every trade, from finish work to site development and underground utilities.
- General liability and workers comp
- Equipment, bonds and commercial auto
- Certificates for GCs, owners and lenders
Builders Risk
Protect the Project While It Goes Up
For contractors, developers and owners on ground-up and renovation work.
- The structure and materials on site
- Windstorm and named storm options
- Soft costs if a covered loss causes delays
How it works
Three Steps to a Quote
Tell Us What You Need
Two minutes online, or a call. Tell us what you want to insure and where, whether it's your home, your family or your business.
We Shop the Insurance Companies
We send your details to the insurance companies that fit what you're insuring and follow up with them for you.
Review It Together
We walk you through the options side by side and help you apply for the one you choose. Your coverage starts once the insurance company binds the policy.
Questions
Common Questions
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Why use an independent agency?
A captive agent can only sell one company's policies. We work with several insurance companies, so when one raises your rate or won't write your trucks, we can take you somewhere else without you starting over.
How fast can I get a certificate?
Most certificate requests go out the same business day. Send the certificate holder's name and address and any wording the job requires.
My home insurance company dropped me. Can you help?
Yes. We work with several home insurers in each state we serve, so we can usually find another option. Send us your current declarations page and the non-renewal letter and we'll start shopping.
Can I bundle my home, auto and business?
We can quote them together. A bundle discount only applies when policies are with the same insurance company, and it varies by company and state, so we price both ways. We can review your business coverage at the same time.
Does requesting a quote mean I'm covered?
No. A quote request doesn't put coverage in place. Coverage starts only once the insurance company binds the policy, and binding requirements and timing vary by insurance company.
Trucking / New authority
Insurance for New Trucking Authorities
Many insurance companies won't even quote a new authority, and a wrong first policy can cost you loads before you haul one. We go straight to the companies that write new ventures, tell you what brokers will ask for before they ask, and take you back to market as your safety record builds. Call or text before you file and we'll walk you through what to expect.
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Road to authority
Eight Steps to Your First Load
Form Your Company
Set up an LLC or corporation and get an EIN from the IRS.
Register with FMCSA
Apply for your USDOT number and MC operating authority.
Name a Process Agent (BOC-3)
A process agent files this for you in each state you run.
Get Insured We Do This
Your insurer files proof of liability coverage (BMC-91X) with FMCSA. Your authority won't activate until it's on file.
Plates and Registrations
UCR, IRP plates, IFTA decals and Form 2290 for vehicles of 55,000 pounds or more.
Set Up Compliance
Drug and alcohol testing program, ELDs, driver qualification files.
Wait Out the Protest Period
FMCSA publishes your application. Authority usually activates a few weeks after filing.
Haul, Then Pass Your Safety Audit
New carriers get a New Entrant Safety Audit within the first 12 months.
Filings explained
The Paperwork, in Plain English
BMC-91XYour insurer's proof to FMCSA that you carry the required liability limits. Your insurance company files it once the policy is bound.
MCS-90An endorsement on your auto policy that protects the public. Required for for-hire interstate carriers.
BOC-3Names a process agent in each state. Filed by a process agent, not your insurer.
$750,000The federal minimum liability for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 pounds or more, or $300,000 for lighter vehicles. Brokers and shippers often require $1,000,000.
What We Need to Quote You
- USDOT and MC numbers, or your application date
- Year, make, VIN and value of each truck and trailer
- Name, date of birth, license number and years of CDL experience for each driver
- What you haul and how far (radius)
- Any prior insurance or loss runs, if you have them
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Your first policy has to satisfy the FMCSA and the brokers you plan to haul for. We go through each requirement with you before you apply.
- Filing first. FMCSA requires proof of insurance on file before your operating authority becomes active. Start the quote as soon as you apply.
- First years. New authorities often pay more for the first few years, until they build a safety and claims record.
- Broker waiting periods. Some brokers won't load a carrier until its authority has been active for a set number of days.
- Broker limits. Many brokers ask for $1,000,000 in liability and cargo coverage, often $100,000, above the federal minimum.
- Driver experience. Insurance companies look closely at commercial driving experience. Have your CDL history and driving record ready when you quote.
- Down payment. New authority policies often need a larger down payment. Plan for it before your start date.
Pair It With
Gaps New Carriers Often Miss
A new authority needs more than the filing. These are the gaps we check for when we quote.
Brokers Usually Require Cargo Coverage
Cargo isn't federally required for most freight, but most brokers and shippers ask for it.
Your Own Truck Needs Physical Damage
Liability covers others. Your truck needs physical damage coverage, which lenders usually require.
Hiring Drivers? Workers Comp Comes Next
Employed drivers usually need workers comp. Owner-operators often carry occupational accident instead.
One Accident Can Go Past Your Auto Limits
A serious crash can lead to a claim bigger than your auto policy. An umbrella adds a layer above it.
Your Family Depends on Your Income
If something happened to you, term life helps your family keep up with the bills for the years they need it most.
Your Personal Cars Need Their Own Policy
Your business policy covers business vehicles. The family cars at home need personal auto, and we can quote both.
New authority questions
What New Carriers Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Can I get a quote before my authority is active?
Yes, and you should. FMCSA won't activate your authority until your insurance filing is on record, so start the quote as soon as you apply.
Why is insurance so expensive for new authorities?
Insurance companies have no history on a new company, so they price for the unknown. Experienced drivers, clean MVRs, a shorter radius and lower-risk commodities all help. Rates usually improve after one to two clean years.
I only haul inside one state. Do I still need this?
Intrastate carriers follow their state's filing rules, which differ from FMCSA's. Tell us where you run and what you haul and we'll confirm what applies to you.
Ready When Your MC Number Is.
Start with your DOT number. We'll take it from there.
Home / Contractors
Contractor Insurance
A certificate that doesn't match the contract can keep you off a job, whether you're a sub working for a GC or a GC answering to an owner and lender. We read your contract before we quote, compare insurance companies for liability, workers comp, equipment, auto and bonds, and turn certificates around fast, in English or Spanish. Call or text with your contract in hand and a real person will go through it with you.
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Coverages
What Most Contractors Carry
General Liability
Property damage and injuries you cause on a job. Most GCs and permits require it, often with additional insured wording.
Workers Comp
Required for most contractors with employees. In Florida, construction businesses need it with even one employee, and some officers can file an exemption.
Bonds
License, permit, performance and payment bonds.
Commercial Auto
Work trucks and vans, including tools and equipment you carry.
Tools and Equipment
Covers your gear on the truck, on site and in storage.
Builders Risk
The structure itself while it's under construction or renovation, for contractors and developers.
Umbrella
Extra limits on top of your liability and auto policies when a contract calls for them.
Certificates
Additional insured, waiver of subrogation and primary wording, sent quickly when you need them.
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Contracts set most of what a contractor has to carry. We read yours and go through each point with you before you sign.
- Contract terms. GCs, owners and lenders often require additional insured status, waiver of subrogation and set limits in the contract.
- Workers comp. Many states require workers comp for contractors, in some states from the first employee.
- Subcontractors. Uninsured subs can show up on a GC's workers comp audit and raise the GC's premium.
- Bonds. Many jobs require a license or permit bond, and larger projects often require performance and payment bonds.
- Completed work. Many claims come after the job is done. Completed operations coverage responds to covered claims from finished work.
- Equipment. General liability doesn't cover your own tools and machines. Contractors equipment coverage does.
Pair It With
Gaps Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
The Building Isn't Covered While It Goes Up
Your liability policy doesn't cover the structure under construction. Builders risk does, sized to the project.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Your Equipment Isn't Covered by Liability
General liability covers damage to others, not your own machines. Contractors equipment coverage protects those.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
By trade
Find Your Trade
The GC needs a certificate by tomorrow. Can you help?
Yes. If you're a client, send us the holder's name, address and any required wording through the Client Center. For new clients, timing depends on the insurance company, and we'll tell you what to expect once we have your application.
What is "additional insured"?
It extends your liability coverage to the GC or property owner for claims that come from your work. Many contracts require it, and it has to be added on the policy, not just the certificate.
Do I need workers comp if it's just me?
It depends on your state. In Florida, a corporate officer may be able to file an exemption. Once you hire anyone, you need a policy. We'll walk you through which applies.
Tell Us Your Trade. We'll Do the Shopping.
Most contractor quotes take two minutes to start.
Home / Contractors / Site development
Site Development Insurance
On a site job, one claim against your equipment or a missed contract requirement can cost more than the job pays. Not every insurance company writes clearing, grading and paving, so we go to the ones that do, schedule your machines the way they're actually used, and check your contract before the job starts. Call or text about your next bid and talk it through with someone who knows site work.
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Heavy civil
Coverage Built for Site Development Work
Site work moves earth, runs heavy iron and changes drainage on someone else's land. Most standard contractor policies exclude this kind of work, so we place it with insurance companies that write heavy civil.
- General liability with explosion, collapse and underground (XCU) coverage
- Contractor's equipment for excavators, dozers, loaders and compactors
- Dump trucks and lowboys hauling your own equipment
- Pollution liability for fuel, runoff and contaminated soil
- Bid, performance and payment bonds
- Workers comp and umbrella limits developers require
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Site work puts heavy equipment, trucks and neighboring property in play at once. We go through each point with you before you sign.
- Equipment. General liability doesn't cover damage to your own equipment, so contractors equipment coverage is usually needed.
- Bonds. Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds.
- Trucks. Dump trucks and hauling often need commercial auto with higher limits than a standard policy.
- XCU. Some liability policies exclude explosion, collapse and underground damage. We check for it before you bid.
- Drainage. Changing grades and drainage can lead to water damage claims from neighboring property owners.
- Additional insured. Owners and GCs usually require additional insured status and waiver of subrogation. Both have to be on the policy, not just the certificate.
Pair It With
Gaps Site Contractors Often Miss
Site work needs more than liability. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
The Building Isn't Covered While It Goes Up
Your liability policy doesn't cover the structure under construction. Builders risk does, sized to the project.
Dump Trucks Need the Right Auto Coverage
Hauling often needs commercial auto with higher limits than a standard policy.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Doing Underground Work Too?
Some liability policies limit damage to buried lines. We check for it before you buy.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Site Development Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Is XCU included in my general liability?
Often not. Many contractor policies exclude explosion, collapse and underground damage. We check for it and place it where it's covered.
Are rented machines covered?
Contractor's equipment coverage can include rented and leased machines, plus the rental agreement's requirements.
Can you help with bonds for a new contract?
Yes. We handle bid, performance and payment bonds and can work on bonding capacity as you grow.
Bidding a Job That Needs Higher Limits or a Bond?
Send us the contract requirements and we'll match them.
Home / Contractors / Underground utilities
Underground Utilities Insurance
Many liability policies limit or exclude damage to buried lines, and many contractors don't find out until they hit one. We read the forms for those exclusions before you buy, compare insurance companies that write boring, trenching and utility work, and match your limits to what your contracts require. Text us a photo of your current policy and we'll tell you what it says.
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Heavy civil
Coverage Built for Underground Utilities Work
Utility work means digging near existing lines, roads and buildings. Most standard contractor policies exclude this kind of work, so we place it with insurance companies that write heavy civil.
- XCU coverage for damage to existing lines and nearby structures
- Contractor's equipment for drill rigs, trenchers and vac trucks
- Pollution liability for strikes, spills and frac-outs
- Umbrella limits utility owners and municipalities require
- Bid, performance and payment bonds
- Workers comp and commercial auto for crews and trucks
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Underground work carries claims that many standard policies limit. We check each one with you before you sign.
- XCU. Some general liability policies exclude or limit underground damage, often called the XCU exclusion, so it's worth checking.
- Pollution. Many policies exclude pollution, so a separate contractors pollution policy may be needed.
- Line strikes. Striking an existing line is one of the biggest claim risks in underground work, so contracts often require higher limits.
- Equipment. Trenchers, vacuum trucks and locating gear need contractors equipment coverage. Liability doesn't cover your own machines.
- Bonds. Utility and public jobs often require performance and payment bonds.
- Locate records. Keep locate tickets and photos for every job. They help when a line strike claim is disputed.
Pair It With
Gaps Utility Contractors Often Miss
Underground work needs more than liability. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Your Equipment Isn't Covered by Liability
General liability covers damage to others, not your own machines. Contractors equipment coverage protects those.
Pollution Is Usually Excluded
Many liability policies exclude pollution, so a contractors pollution policy may be needed.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Underground Utilities Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
What happens if we hit an existing line?
That's an underground (XCU) claim. Without that coverage, a line strike can be excluded. We make sure it's on the policy.
Do you write directional drilling?
Yes, including frac-out pollution exposure and drill rig equipment coverage.
The municipality wants $5M in limits. Can you do that?
Yes. We stack umbrella or excess limits on top of your liability and auto to meet the contract.
Bidding a Job That Needs Higher Limits or a Bond?
Send us the contract requirements and we'll match them.
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Florida Insurance
Your Partner in Protection Across Florida
Hurricanes, flood zones and a tough home insurance market make the right coverage matter more here. We compare insurance companies for Florida families and businesses, from personal and life insurance to specialty coverage like trucking, contractors and builders risk.
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Coverage in Florida
What We Write in Florida
Personal
Home, auto, flood, renters and condo, and umbrella, including homes in coastal and flood zones.
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Liability, property, workers comp, commercial auto and umbrella for every kind of Florida business.
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Term, permanent and final expense coverage, plus key person and buy-sell for business owners.
Learn More →Specialty
Trucking, contractors and builders risk, with help on Florida workers comp rules and windstorm options.
Learn More →Florida Notes
What's Different About Insuring in Florida
Each state page covers the rules and risks that matter there.
- Construction businesses generally need workers comp with even one employee, and some officers can file an exemption
- Flood is usually a separate policy from homeowners, and lenders often require it
- Citizens Property Insurance now requires its homeowners to carry flood insurance, phased in by home value, with every remaining Citizens policy covered by January 1, 2027, even outside flood zones
- Windstorm and hurricane deductibles work differently from other claims
Hurricane Season
Before Hurricane Season, Check These
Florida homeowners should review these before June 1, not after a storm is named.
- Your hurricane deductible, in dollars, not just a percentage
- Whether you have flood coverage (it usually takes 30 days to start)
- Photos or video of your home and belongings
- Your wind mitigation inspection, which can lower your premium
Licensing
Licensed in Florida
Verify any license with the Florida Department of Financial Services.
- Florida agency license L123435
Let's Get You Covered.
Tell us what you need and we'll shop it for you.
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Pennsylvania Insurance
Your Partner in Protection Across Pennsylvania
Snow, ice and frozen pipes, an auto system with its own tort choices, and strict rules for contractors make the right coverage matter here. We compare insurance companies for Pennsylvania families and businesses, from personal and life insurance to specialty coverage like trucking, contractors and builders risk.
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Coverage in Pennsylvania
What We Write in Pennsylvania
Personal
Home, auto, flood, renters and condo, and umbrella, including help choosing between limited and full tort on your auto policy.
Learn More →Business & Commercial
Liability, property, workers comp, commercial auto and umbrella for every kind of Pennsylvania business.
Learn More →Life
Term, permanent and final expense coverage, plus key person and buy-sell for business owners.
Learn More →Specialty
Trucking, contractors and builders risk, with help meeting Pennsylvania contractor registration and workers comp rules.
Learn More →Pennsylvania Notes
What's Different About Insuring in Pennsylvania
Each state page covers the rules and risks that matter there.
- Most employers need workers comp from their first employee, including part-time help
- Auto policies ask you to pick limited or full tort, which affects your right to sue after an accident
- Home improvement contractors register with the state and must carry liability coverage to do it
- Flood is a separate policy from homeowners, even outside coastal areas
Licensing
Licensed Agents in Pennsylvania
Verify any license with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.
- J&D agents hold Pennsylvania producer licenses
- J&D Insurance Associates is a Florida licensed agency, license L123435
Let's Get You Covered.
Tell us what you need and we'll shop it for you.
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New York Insurance
Your Partner in Protection Across New York
Coastal storms, a no-fault auto system and some of the strictest contractor liability rules in the country make the right coverage matter here. We compare insurance companies for New York families and businesses, from personal and life insurance to specialty coverage like trucking, contractors and builders risk.
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Coverage in New York
What We Write in New York
Personal
Home, auto, flood, renters and condo, and umbrella, including the no-fault coverage every New York auto policy carries.
Learn More →Business & Commercial
Liability, property, workers comp, commercial auto and umbrella for every kind of New York business.
Learn More →Life
Term, permanent and final expense coverage, plus key person and buy-sell for business owners.
Learn More →Specialty
Trucking, contractors and builders risk, with help meeting New York's contractor and workers comp rules.
Learn More →New York Notes
What's Different About Insuring in New York
Each state page covers the rules and risks that matter there.
- New York auto is no-fault, so your own policy pays certain medical bills and lost wages after an accident no matter who caused it
- The Scaffold Law can hold owners and contractors responsible for many fall-related injuries on the job, which makes contractor liability coverage especially important
- Most employers need workers comp, disability benefits and paid family leave coverage for their employees
- Homes near the coast often carry a separate hurricane or windstorm deductible
- Flood is a separate policy from homeowners, even outside coastal areas
Licensing
Licensed Agents in New York
Verify any license with the New York State Department of Financial Services.
- J&D agents hold New York producer licenses
- J&D Insurance Associates is a Florida licensed agency, license L123435
Let's Get You Covered.
Tell us what you need and we'll shop it for you.
Home / States We Serve / Illinois
Illinois Insurance
Your Partner in Protection Across Illinois
Severe storms and hail, rules that reach employers from their first hire, and state licensing for roofers make the right coverage matter here. We compare insurance companies for Illinois families and businesses, from personal and life insurance to specialty coverage like trucking, contractors and builders risk.
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Coverage in Illinois
What We Write in Illinois
Personal
Home, auto, flood, renters and condo, and umbrella, including the uninsured motorist coverage Illinois requires on auto policies.
Learn More →Business & Commercial
Liability, property, workers comp, commercial auto and umbrella for every kind of Illinois business.
Learn More →Life
Term, permanent and final expense coverage, plus key person and buy-sell for business owners.
Learn More →Specialty
Trucking, contractors and builders risk, with help meeting Illinois roofing license and workers comp rules.
Learn More →Illinois Notes
What's Different About Insuring in Illinois
Each state page covers the rules and risks that matter there.
- Most employers need workers comp from their first employee, including part-time help
- Auto policies must include uninsured motorist coverage along with liability
- Roofing contractors are licensed by the state and must show proof of insurance to get and keep that license
- Hail and wind are common causes of home and business claims, so check your wind and hail deductible
- Flood is a separate policy from homeowners, even far from the coast
Licensing
Licensed Agents in Illinois
Verify any license with the Illinois Department of Insurance.
- J&D agents hold Illinois producer licenses
- J&D Insurance Associates is a Florida licensed agency, license L123435
Let's Get You Covered.
Tell us what you need and we'll shop it for you.
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Texas Insurance
Your Partner in Protection Across Texas
Hail across the state, hurricanes on the coast and a workers comp system that lets most employers opt out make the right coverage matter here. We compare insurance companies for Texas families and businesses, from personal and life insurance to specialty coverage like trucking, contractors and builders risk.
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Coverage in Texas
What We Write in Texas
Personal
Home, auto, flood, renters and condo, and umbrella, including the personal injury protection Texas auto policies carry unless you turn it down in writing.
Learn More →Business & Commercial
Liability, property, workers comp, commercial auto and umbrella for every kind of Texas business.
Learn More →Life
Term, permanent and final expense coverage, plus key person and buy-sell for business owners.
Learn More →Specialty
Trucking, contractors and builders risk, with help on Texas workers comp choices and coastal windstorm options.
Learn More →Texas Notes
What's Different About Insuring in Texas
Each state page covers the rules and risks that matter there.
- Most private employers can choose not to carry workers comp, but employers who opt out give up important legal defenses and must file a notice with the state
- Coastal homes often need windstorm coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association when private companies won't write wind
- Hail is one of the most common causes of home and auto claims, so check how your policy pays on an older roof
- Auto policies include personal injury protection unless you reject it in writing
- Flood is a separate policy from homeowners, even far from the coast
Licensing
Licensed Agents in Texas
Verify any license with the Texas Department of Insurance.
- J&D agents hold Texas producer licenses
- J&D Insurance Associates is a Florida licensed agency, license L123435
Let's Get You Covered.
Tell us what you need and we'll shop it for you.
Home / States We Serve / Kansas
Kansas Insurance
Your Partner in Protection Across Kansas
Tornadoes and hail, a no-fault auto system and workers comp rules tied to payroll make the right coverage matter here. We compare insurance companies for Kansas families and businesses, from personal and life insurance to specialty coverage like trucking, contractors and builders risk.
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Coverage in Kansas
What We Write in Kansas
Personal
Home, auto, flood, renters and condo, and umbrella, including the personal injury protection every Kansas auto policy carries.
Learn More →Business & Commercial
Liability, property, workers comp, commercial auto and umbrella for every kind of Kansas business.
Learn More →Life
Term, permanent and final expense coverage, plus key person and buy-sell for business owners.
Learn More →Specialty
Trucking, contractors and builders risk, with help meeting Kansas workers comp rules.
Learn More →Kansas Notes
What's Different About Insuring in Kansas
Each state page covers the rules and risks that matter there.
- Most employers with more than $20,000 in yearly payroll need workers comp
- Kansas auto is no-fault, so every policy includes personal injury protection along with liability
- Tornadoes, hail and wind cause many home and business claims, and wind and hail deductibles are often a percentage of your home's value
- Farm and ranch operations often need coverage built for their equipment and buildings
- Flood is a separate policy from homeowners, even far from a river
Licensing
Licensed Agents in Kansas
Verify any license with the Kansas Insurance Department.
- J&D agents hold Kansas producer licenses
- J&D Insurance Associates is a Florida licensed agency, license L123435
Let's Get You Covered.
Tell us what you need and we'll shop it for you.
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Ohio Insurance
Your Partner in Protection Across Ohio
A state-run workers comp system, severe spring storms and hard winter freezes make the right coverage matter here. We compare insurance companies for Ohio families and businesses, from personal and life insurance to specialty coverage like trucking, contractors and builders risk.
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Coverage in Ohio
What We Write in Ohio
Personal
Home, auto, flood, renters and condo, and umbrella for Ohio families, with limits set above the state minimums.
Learn More →Business & Commercial
Liability, property, commercial auto, umbrella and stop gap coverage for every kind of Ohio business.
Learn More →Life
Term, permanent and final expense coverage, plus key person and buy-sell for business owners.
Learn More →Specialty
Trucking, contractors and builders risk, with help fitting Ohio's state workers comp fund into the rest of your coverage.
Learn More →Ohio Notes
What's Different About Insuring in Ohio
Each state page covers the rules and risks that matter there.
- Workers comp in Ohio comes from the state fund, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, not from private insurance companies
- The state fund doesn't include employers liability, so many businesses add stop gap coverage to their general liability policy
- Severe storms, hail and wind are common causes of home and business claims
- Frozen and burst pipes are a leading winter claim, so check your water damage coverage
- Flood is a separate policy from homeowners, even far from Lake Erie or the Ohio River
Licensing
Licensed Agents in Ohio
Verify any license with the Ohio Department of Insurance.
- J&D agents hold Ohio producer licenses
- J&D Insurance Associates is a Florida licensed agency, license L123435
Let's Get You Covered.
Tell us what you need and we'll shop it for you.
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Michigan Insurance
Your Partner in Protection Across Michigan
A no-fault auto system with choices that change your protection, hard winters and workers comp rules for growing businesses make the right coverage matter here. We compare insurance companies for Michigan families and businesses, from personal and life insurance to specialty coverage like trucking, contractors and builders risk.
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Coverage in Michigan
What We Write in Michigan
Personal
Home, auto, flood, renters and condo, and umbrella, including the no-fault coverage every Michigan auto policy carries.
Learn More →Business & Commercial
Liability, property, workers comp, commercial auto and umbrella for every kind of Michigan business.
Learn More →Life
Term, permanent and final expense coverage, plus key person and buy-sell for business owners.
Learn More →Specialty
Trucking, contractors and builders risk, with help meeting Michigan workers comp rules.
Learn More →Michigan Notes
What's Different About Insuring in Michigan
Each state page covers the rules and risks that matter there.
- Michigan auto is no-fault, and drivers choose a personal injury protection medical limit that changes both price and protection
- Every auto policy includes property protection, which pays up to $1 million for damage your car does to buildings and parked cars in Michigan
- Employers generally need workers comp once they have three employees, or one employee working 35 hours a week for 13 weeks
- Ice dams, frozen pipes and winter storms are common causes of home claims
- Flood is a separate policy from homeowners, even far from the Great Lakes
Licensing
Licensed Agents in Michigan
Verify any license with the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
- J&D agents hold Michigan producer licenses
- J&D Insurance Associates is a Florida licensed agency, license L123435
Let's Get You Covered.
Tell us what you need and we'll shop it for you.
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Indiana Insurance
Your Partner in Protection Across Indiana
Tornadoes and hail, workers comp rules that start with your first employee, and contractor licensing that changes from city to city make the right coverage matter here. We compare insurance companies for Indiana families and businesses, from personal and life insurance to specialty coverage like trucking, contractors and builders risk.
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Coverage in Indiana
What We Write in Indiana
Personal
Home, auto, flood, renters and condo, and umbrella, with help choosing deductibles for wind and hail.
Learn More →Business & Commercial
Liability, property, workers comp, commercial auto and umbrella for every kind of Indiana business.
Learn More →Life
Term, permanent and final expense coverage, plus key person and buy-sell for business owners.
Learn More →Specialty
Trucking, contractors and builders risk, with help meeting local contractor licensing and workers comp rules.
Learn More →Indiana Notes
What's Different About Insuring in Indiana
Each state page covers the rules and risks that matter there.
- Most employers need workers comp from their first employee
- Indiana has no statewide general contractor license, so cities and counties set their own licensing and insurance requirements
- Tornadoes and hail are common causes of home and business claims, so check your wind and hail deductible
- Flood is a separate policy from homeowners, even far from the coast
Licensing
Licensed Agents in Indiana
Verify any license with the Indiana Department of Insurance.
- J&D agents hold Indiana producer licenses
- J&D Insurance Associates is a Florida licensed agency, license L123435
Let's Get You Covered.
Tell us what you need and we'll shop it for you.
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Connecticut Insurance
Your Partner in Protection Across Connecticut
Coastal storms, registration rules for home improvement contractors and workers comp from your first hire make the right coverage matter here. We compare insurance companies for Connecticut families and businesses, from personal and life insurance to specialty coverage like trucking, contractors and builders risk.
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Coverage in Connecticut
What We Write in Connecticut
Personal
Home, auto, flood, renters and condo, and umbrella, including the uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage Connecticut requires.
Learn More →Business & Commercial
Liability, property, workers comp, commercial auto and umbrella for every kind of Connecticut business.
Learn More →Life
Term, permanent and final expense coverage, plus key person and buy-sell for business owners.
Learn More →Specialty
Trucking, contractors and builders risk, with help meeting Connecticut contractor registration and workers comp rules.
Learn More →Connecticut Notes
What's Different About Insuring in Connecticut
Each state page covers the rules and risks that matter there.
- Most employers need workers comp from their first employee
- Home improvement contractors register with the Department of Consumer Protection
- Auto policies must include uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage along with liability
- Homes near the shore often carry a separate hurricane deductible
- Flood is a separate policy from homeowners, even outside coastal areas
Licensing
Licensed Agents in Connecticut
Verify any license with the Connecticut Insurance Department.
- J&D agents hold Connecticut producer licenses
- J&D Insurance Associates is a Florida licensed agency, license L123435
Let's Get You Covered.
Tell us what you need and we'll shop it for you.
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Hawaii Insurance
Your Partner in Protection Across Hawaii
Hurricanes, lava zones, a no-fault auto system and employer rules found nowhere else make the right coverage matter here. We compare insurance companies for Hawaii families and businesses, from personal and life insurance to specialty coverage like trucking, contractors and builders risk.
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Coverage in Hawaii
What We Write in Hawaii
Personal
Home, auto, flood, renters and condo, and umbrella, including hurricane coverage and the no-fault coverage Hawaii auto policies carry.
Learn More →Business & Commercial
Liability, property, workers comp, commercial auto and umbrella for every kind of Hawaii business.
Learn More →Life
Term, permanent and final expense coverage, plus key person and buy-sell for business owners.
Learn More →Specialty
Trucking, contractors and builders risk, with help meeting Hawaii contractor licensing and employer rules.
Learn More →Hawaii Notes
What's Different About Insuring in Hawaii
Each state page covers the rules and risks that matter there.
- Standard homeowners policies often exclude hurricane damage, so it may need its own policy or endorsement
- Homes in higher-risk lava zones can be harder to insure, and fewer insurance companies write them
- Hawaii auto is no-fault, so your own policy pays certain medical bills after an accident no matter who caused it
- Most employers need workers comp and temporary disability coverage, and must provide health coverage to many employees
- Contractors are licensed by the state Contractors License Board
Licensing
Licensed in Hawaii
Verify any license with the Hawaii Insurance Division.
- Hawaii agency license [HI agency license #]
Let's Get You Covered.
Tell us what you need and we'll shop it for you.
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Life Insurance
Life insurance is the one policy you buy for someone else. We compare term, permanent and final expense options from several companies, help you figure out how much your family would actually need, and explain every option in plain English or Spanish.
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Your Options
Life Insurance for Every Stage
Term Life
Coverage for 10 to 30 years.
Coverage for a set number of years, often 10 to 30. The most affordable way to protect your family while the kids are growing or the mortgage is being paid.
Learn More →Permanent Life
Lifelong coverage that can build cash value.
Whole and universal life last your entire life and can build cash value over time.
Learn More →Final Expense
Covers funeral costs and final bills.
Smaller policies that cover funeral costs and final bills, often with simple health questions.
Learn More →Mortgage Protection
Sized to pay off your mortgage.
Coverage sized to your mortgage, so your family can keep the house.
Learn More →Key Person
Protects your business if a key person passes away.
Protects your business if an owner or key employee passes away.
Learn More →Buy-Sell Funding
Funds a partner buyout.
Gives business partners the money to buy out a partner's share, as their agreement spells out.
Learn More →Get a Life Insurance Quote in Minutes
Answer a few questions and we'll compare options from several companies. No obligation.
Get a QuoteQuestions
Life Insurance Questions
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
How much life insurance do I need?
A common starting point is enough to replace several years of income, pay off the mortgage and other debts, and cover future costs like college. We'll walk through your numbers with you.
Do I need a medical exam?
It depends on the company, your age and the amount. Some policies only ask health questions. We'll tell you up front what each option requires.
Can I get life insurance through my business?
Yes. Key person coverage and buy-sell funding are common for business owners, and we can quote them alongside your business insurance.
Is life insurance through work enough?
Often not. Work coverage is usually limited and may end when you change jobs. Many families add an individual policy they own.
Protect Your Family's Future.
Final approval and pricing are set by the insurance company after you apply.
Home / Specialty
Specialty Insurance
Trucking, construction and development projects carry risks that standard policies don't fit. We place these every day with insurance companies that understand them, and we help with the certificates, filings and contract requirements that come with the work.
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Specialty Programs
Harder-to-Place Risks, Handled
Trucking
New authorities, owner-operators, dump trucks and small fleets, with the federal filings handled.
Trucking Insurance →Contractors
Every trade, from finish work to site development and underground utilities, with certificates when the job needs them.
Contractor Insurance →Builders Risk
Projects under construction or renovation, for contractors, developers and owners.
Builders Risk →We Also Place
Other risks that need the right insurance company, like these.
Why J&D
Why Specialty Clients Use Us
Trucking, contractor and builders risk clients need more than a policy. They need an agency that keeps up with the paperwork that comes with the work.
- Fast certificates. Most certificate requests go out the same business day, with the holder and wording the job requires.
- Filings handled. We work with the insurance company on federal and state trucking filings so your authority isn't held up.
- Contract review. Send us the contract, lease or loan terms before you sign. We check the insurance requirements against your policy.
- Several insurance companies. We shop the insurance companies that write your kind of work, so one decline isn't the end of the search.
- English and Spanish. Owners, drivers and office staff can work with us in English or Spanish.
- Rechecked at renewal. We review your limits, drivers, equipment and contracts at every renewal and shop again when the price doesn't fit.
Questions
Specialty Insurance Questions
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
What makes a risk specialty?
Trucking, construction and projects under construction often fall outside what standard business policies are built for. They need insurance companies that write that work and policies set up for filings, certificates and contract requirements.
Can you handle my filings and certificates?
Yes. We work with the insurance company on federal and state trucking filings, and we turn around certificates for contractors and brokers, most the same business day.
Can you look at a contract before I sign it?
Yes. Send it over and we'll check the insurance requirements, like limits, additional insured and waiver of subrogation, against your current policy. We'll tell you what needs to change before you sign.
Do you work with new companies?
Yes. New authorities, new contractors and first projects are common for us. Pricing is often higher without a track record, so we shop several insurance companies to find the best fit.
Something Else?
Tell Us What You Need
A food truck, a vacant building, a boat, an event next month. If it needs insurance, tell us about it in a few words. A licensed agent will look at it and reach out with your options.
- A licensed agent reads every request, in English or Spanish
- We shop the insurance companies that write that kind of risk
- No obligation, and nothing is bought until you say so
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Builders Risk Insurance
A building under construction is at risk before it's finished, and the other policies on the project usually don't cover it. We write builders risk to the project's value and timeline, name the owner and lender where needed, and point out exclusions like theft of materials before the policy starts. Call or text with the project details and we'll take it from there.
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Who It's For
Contractors, Developers and Owners
- General contractors whose contract requires them to carry it
- Developers and investors whose lender requires coverage from day one
- Property owners building or renovating a home or commercial building
What It Covers
Protect the Project While It Goes Up
Whoever holds the contract or the loan, the project needs to be insured from the first day of construction. We place builders risk for ground-up and renovation projects, from single homes to multi-building developments.
- The structure, materials and fixtures while under construction
- Materials in transit and stored off site
- Windstorm and named storm options in coastal areas
- Soft costs like lost rents, loan interest and fees if a covered loss delays completion
- Theft and vandalism of materials and equipment on site
- Policy terms that match your construction schedule, with extensions
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Builders risk follows the project, so its dates and values need to match the job. We go through each one with you before construction starts.
- Policy term. Builders risk is usually written for the length of the project and can often be extended if the job runs long.
- Lenders. Lenders commonly require builders risk before releasing construction funds.
- Exclusions. Some policies exclude flood, earthquake or windstorm unless they're added.
- End of coverage. Coverage usually ends when the building is occupied or put into use. Line up the permanent policy before that date.
- Project value. Insure the full completed value, including labor and materials. Too low a value can shrink a claim payment.
- Theft. Theft of materials on site can be limited or excluded. We point it out before the policy starts.
Pair It With
Gaps to Check With Builders Risk
Builders risk covers the structure while it goes up. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Builders Risk Doesn't Cover Liability
Injuries and damage to others on the job need general liability.
When the Home Is Done, It Needs a Home Policy
Builders risk usually ends when the building is occupied. Homeowners coverage picks up from there.
Finished Commercial Buildings Need Property Coverage
Once a commercial building is in use, it needs a property policy.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
Questions
Builders Risk Questions
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
When should builders risk start?
Before work begins or materials arrive on site. Lenders commonly require it before releasing construction funds, so set it up ahead of your start date.
Does builders risk cover renovations?
Many policies cover renovation projects. Some insure only the new work and materials, so the existing structure may need its own property coverage.
What if the project runs long?
Policies are usually written for the length of the project and can often be extended. Ask before the end date, since coverage can lapse if you wait.
Is theft of materials covered?
Theft of materials and equipment on site is often covered, but some policies limit or exclude it. We point out those terms before the policy starts.
Starting a Project Soon?
Send us the project details and start date and we'll shop it for you.
Get a quote
Start Your Quote
Takes about two minutes. A licensed agent follows up within one business day.
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Commercial Truck Insurance
Many truckers don't find out their policy is wrong until a broker rejects a certificate or a claim comes back short. A captive agent can show you one company. We shop the insurance companies that write trucking, work with yours on filings and broker certificates, and recheck your limits at every renewal. Call or text and you'll reach someone who knows trucking, or tell us about your trucks once and we do the shopping.
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Trucking Programs
Coverage for Every Kind of Hauler
New Authority
Starting your own authority. We help with filings and the limits brokers ask for.
Learn More →Owner-Operators
Your own truck, under your authority or leased on to a motor carrier.
Learn More →Dump Trucks
Sand, gravel, dirt and debris hauling, with the certificates contractors require.
Learn More →Small Fleets
Growing fleets that need drivers, units and limits set up right.
Learn More →Good to Know
Before You Buy
Brokers, shippers and the FMCSA each set their own requirements. We check every one with you before you buy.
- Liability minimums. For most interstate for-hire freight carriers, the federal minimum liability is $750,000 for vehicles of 10,001 pounds or more and $300,000 for lighter vehicles. Many brokers ask for $1,000,000.
- Cargo. Cargo coverage isn't federally required for most freight, but most brokers and shippers require it, often $100,000.
- Drivers. Insurance companies look closely at driver records and experience, especially for new authorities.
- Filings. Interstate carriers need proof of insurance on file with FMCSA, and some states have their own filings. We work with the insurance company to get them filed.
- Radius and freight. Where you run and what you haul both affect price. Describe them accurately so the quote holds.
- Physical damage. Lenders usually require physical damage coverage on financed trucks and trailers. Values should match what the equipment is worth.
Pair It With
Gaps Truckers Often Miss
Your trucking policy covers the truck and the load. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Brokers Often Ask for More Than the Minimum
Many brokers ask for higher limits and cargo coverage than the federal minimum. We check before you sign.
Hiring Drivers? Workers Comp Comes Next
Employed drivers usually need workers comp. Owner-operators often carry occupational accident instead.
One Accident Can Go Past Your Auto Limits
A serious crash can lead to a claim bigger than your auto policy. An umbrella adds a layer above it.
Your Personal Cars Need Their Own Policy
Your business policy covers business vehicles. The family cars at home need personal auto, and we can quote both.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
Your Family Depends on Your Income
If something happened to you, term life helps your family keep up with the bills for the years they need it most.
Questions
Commercial Trucking Questions
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
What filings does my trucking policy need?
Interstate for-hire carriers need proof of insurance filed with FMCSA, and some states require their own filings. The insurance company files them, and we make sure they're requested when the policy is bound.
How much cargo coverage do I need?
Cargo isn't federally required for most freight, but most brokers and shippers ask for it, often $100,000. Higher value loads may need more, so tell us what you haul.
Can I add a truck or driver mid-term?
Yes. Tell us before the new unit or driver goes on the road. Either one changes your premium, and new drivers usually need the insurance company's approval first.
Why did my renewal go up with no claims?
Rates move with the market, your safety scores, driver changes and the insurance company's own results. When an increase doesn't fit, we shop your renewal with other insurance companies.
Running Trucks? Let's Find the Right Coverage.
Tell us about your authority, units and loads and we'll shop it across several insurance companies.
Home / Personal
Personal Insurance
One agency for your home, your car and everything in between. We compare several insurance companies, point out gaps before you buy, and look again at every renewal so your coverage keeps up with your life.
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Your Options
Coverage for Everything You Own
Homeowners
Your home, belongings and liability.
Dwelling, roof, contents and liability, including wind and storm coverage where it applies. We'll explain your deductibles before you need them.
Auto
Required coverage plus limits that protect you.
Your state's required coverages, plus the bodily injury and uninsured motorist limits most people should carry.
Flood
Separate from your home policy.
Home policies exclude flood. NFIP and private flood, with the waiting period explained.
Renters & Condo
Your belongings and liability.
Belongings, liability and condo unit coverage (HO-6).
Life
Term and permanent coverage.
Term life for mortgages and young families, and permanent coverage.
Umbrella, Boat & More
Extra liability, boats and golf carts.
Umbrella liability, boats, golf carts and motorcycles.
Where We Work
Agents Licensed in Multiple States
We write home, auto, flood and umbrella coverage in every state we're licensed in, by phone, text and email. Tap a state to see what's different there.
States where our agents are licensed
Get Ready
Start Once, Quote Everything
Answer the basics once. Each extra line only needs a few more details, so quoting three policies takes about as long as one. We'll ask for license details by phone, never on a form.
Get a QuotePair It With
Coverage Gaps We Find Most Often
When we review a new client's policies, these are the gaps we see again and again. We check for every one of them when we quote you, so there are no surprises at claim time.
Flood Isn't Covered by Your Home Policy
Home and renters policies exclude flood, even outside high-risk zones, and most flood policies have a waiting period.
A Lawsuit Can Be Bigger Than Your Limits
A serious car accident or a guest hurt at your home can lead to a claim above your home and auto limits. An umbrella adds protection on top of both.
Your Landlord's Policy Doesn't Cover Your Things
The building owner's insurance covers the building. Your belongings and your liability need your own renters policy.
Boats, Golf Carts and Motorcycles Need Their Own Coverage
Many people assume their home or auto policy covers them. Most need a separate policy or an added endorsement.
A Business Run From Home Usually Isn't Covered
A side business, freelance work or an online shop usually needs its own coverage, since home policies limit business equipment and exclude business liability.
Your Home Policy Won't Replace Your Income
If something happened to you, life insurance sized to your mortgage helps your family keep the house.
Save Without Cutting Coverage
Ways to Lower Your Premium
Every company prices differently, so we check which of these apply to you before you buy.
- Compare more than one insurance company at every renewal
- Choose deductibles you could comfortably pay
- Ask about home and auto with the same company, since some offer a discount when both are with them
- Keep a clean driving and claims record
- Updates like a newer roof, storm protection or an alarm system can lower home premiums with many companies
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What Our Clients Say
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
Best insurance company out there! They will tell you all of your options and work with you the whole time.
David M.
Had trouble finding any insurance company to give me homeowners insurance on a duplex that I own. Within two days they had me four quotes that I can choose from. Will definitely use them again next year!
Calvin F.
Very professional. Agents were friendly and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend giving them a try. Their rates are very reasonable.
Travis 'n Joy
Questions
Personal Insurance Questions
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Is it cheaper to bundle home and auto?
Sometimes. A bundle discount only applies when both policies are with the same insurance company, and how much you save varies by company and state. We price both ways and show you which costs less.
Does my home policy cover flood?
No. Flood is a separate policy, and most have a waiting period before coverage starts, so it's best not to wait for a storm forecast.
How much umbrella coverage do I need?
Many people start at $1 million. If your assets or income are higher, we'll talk through whether more makes sense.
Will shopping my insurance hurt my credit?
No. Insurance companies may check an insurance score, which is a soft inquiry that doesn't affect your credit score.
When should I review my coverage?
At every renewal, and any time you buy a home or car, add a driver, renovate or start a business from home.
Dropped or Facing a Big Increase?
Send us your current policy and we'll shop it across several insurance companies.
Home / Business
Business & Commercial Insurance
Running a business means signing contracts, hiring people and taking on risk every day. We compare several insurance companies for every line your business needs, check the contracts and leases that set your requirements, and point out gaps before you buy.
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Your Options
Coverage for Every Part of Your Business
General Liability
One lawsuit can cost more than a year of profit.
One lawsuit can cost more than a year of profit.
Learn More →Business Owners Policy
Liability and property in one policy, often for less.
Liability and property in one policy, often for less.
Learn More →Commercial Property
Insured for what it costs to replace today.
Insured for what it costs to replace today.
Learn More →Workers Comp
Required in most states once you hire.
Required in most states once you hire.
Learn More →Commercial Auto
Your personal policy may not cover work driving.
Your personal policy may not cover work driving.
Learn More →Professional Liability
For when a client says you made a mistake.
For when a client says you made a mistake.
Learn More →Cyber
Most other policies exclude data breaches.
Most other policies exclude data breaches.
Learn More →Commercial Umbrella
Higher limits when contracts require them.
Higher limits when contracts require them.
Learn More →Industries we serve
Whatever Your Business Does, We Can Cover It
We place everyday businesses and the harder-to-place risks that other agencies turn away. Here are a few of the industries we work with.
Not sure what you need?
Start with a Coverage Review
- What contracts, leases and lenders require of you
- Gaps between your current policies
- Limits that fit your revenue and assets
- Options from several insurance companies side by side
Specialty
Building or Renovating?
Builders risk for contractors, developers and owners has its own page in our Specialty section, along with trucking and contractor insurance.
Google Reviews
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
Best insurance company out there! They will tell you all of your options and work with you the whole time.
David M.
Had trouble finding any insurance company to give me homeowners insurance on a duplex that I own. Within two days they had me four quotes that I can choose from. Will definitely use them again next year!
Calvin F.
Very professional. Agents were friendly and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend giving them a try. Their rates are very reasonable.
Travis 'n Joy
Questions
Business Insurance Questions
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
What coverage does a new business need first?
It depends on what you do, whether you have employees and what your lease or contracts require. Most businesses start with general liability and add workers comp once they hire. We point out what's required and what's optional.
What's the difference between a BOP and general liability?
General liability covers injuries and damage you cause to others. A BOP packages that liability with property and business income coverage, often for less than buying them separately, if your business qualifies.
Why do you ask for my lease or contracts?
Leases and contracts often set your limits, additional insured wording and waiver requirements. We read them before we quote so your policy matches what you signed.
What happens at a premium audit?
Many business policies are priced on estimated payroll or sales. After the policy year, the insurance company checks the actual numbers and adjusts the premium up or down. Accurate estimates up front help you avoid a surprise bill.
Let's Look at Your Business.
Tell us what you do and we'll recommend the coverages that fit.
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Client Center
Certificates, changes, claims, payments or anything else. Pick what you need and it goes straight to our service team.
Send a request
Request a Certificate
Your request is emailed to service@jdinsassociates.com and you get a confirmation copy. We reply the same business day.
After Hours
Need to Report a Claim After Hours?
Your insurance company takes claims around the clock. Open the claim with them, then send us the form above so we can help you through the process.
- Call the claims number on your insurance ID card or policy documents
- Or file online through your insurance company's app or website
- Can't find it? Call or text us at 239-799-5211 or send the form, and we'll get you the right number
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What Our Clients Say
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
Best insurance company out there! They will tell you all of your options and work with you the whole time.
David M.
Had trouble finding any insurance company to give me homeowners insurance on a duplex that I own. Within two days they had me four quotes that I can choose from. Will definitely use them again next year!
Calvin F.
Very professional. Agents were friendly and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend giving them a try. Their rates are very reasonable.
Travis 'n Joy
Home / About
About J&D Insurance Associates
An independent agency licensed in multiple states, built around one goal, making sure our clients are protected.
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Our Mission
Your Partner in Protection.
Our slogan is our mission. One goal guides everything we do, and that's making sure you're protected. Every quote, every policy review and every claim call comes back to that. We shop the market to get you more coverage for the same price, or a better rate when your coverage is already where it should be. What we won't do is cut your protection to hit a number without telling you.
What We Believe
The Principles Behind Every Policy
More Coverage, Better Rates
Price matters. We look for more coverage at the same price, or a better rate when your coverage is already right. Either way, you get the best value the market offers.
No Surprises at Claim Time
We won't quietly lower your protection just to meet a budget. If a lower price means less coverage, we tell you up front, in plain English or Spanish, so the coverage is there when you need it.
We Work for You, Not the Insurance Company
As an independent agency we don't answer to one insurance company. We compare several for you and explain the differences, so the choice is yours.
There When It Counts
When you have a claim, we help you report it, keep you updated and answer your questions along the way. The insurance company makes the final decision on every claim, but you won't go through it alone.
How We Operate
What That Looks Like Day to Day
- Quotes from multiple insurance companies, side by side
- Plain-English answers about what's covered and what isn't
- Certificates and policy changes handled the same business day
- Renewal reviews before your policy renews, not after
- Help reporting claims, with updates and answers along the way
- Service in English and Spanish
Licensing
Agents Licensed in Multiple States
Verify any license with that state's department of insurance.
- Florida agency license L123435
- Agents also licensed in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas
States We Serve
Google Reviews
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
Best insurance company out there! They will tell you all of your options and work with you the whole time.
David M.
Had trouble finding any insurance company to give me homeowners insurance on a duplex that I own. Within two days they had me four quotes that I can choose from. Will definitely use them again next year!
Calvin F.
Very professional. Agents were friendly and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend giving them a try. Their rates are very reasonable.
Travis 'n Joy
Let's Talk About Your Coverage.
Tell us what you need and we'll take it from there.
Homeowners Insurance
Many homeowners are insured for what they paid, not what it would cost to rebuild, and don't find out until after a loss. We check your coverage against today's rebuilding cost and walk you through deductibles and exclusions, then compare several insurance companies for the best price on coverage that fits. Call or text and a real person will go over your current policy with you, or answer a few questions once and we do the shopping.
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What It Covers
What Homeowners Coverage Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- The structure of your home
- Detached structures like fences, sheds and garages
- Your belongings, at home or away
- Liability if someone is hurt on your property
- Extra living costs if a covered loss forces you out
Good to Know
Before You Buy
A home policy is only as strong as the values and exclusions inside it. We go through each one with you before you choose.
- Rebuild cost. Coverage should be based on the cost to rebuild, which can be very different from your home's market value. We help you estimate it before you set your limit.
- Flood and earthquake. Standard homeowners policies exclude flood and earth movement. Flood needs its own policy, and earthquake is usually added separately.
- Replacement cost. Some policies pay actual cash value on certain items unless you have replacement cost coverage. The difference after a loss can be large.
- Wind deductibles. Some policies, especially near the coast, carry a separate wind or hurricane deductible. We show you what you would pay out of pocket.
- Home updates. Updates like a newer roof can lower your premium with many companies. Have the dates for your roof, plumbing, electrical and heating ready when you quote.
- Valuables. Jewelry, art and collectibles often have low limits for theft. Listing them separately can raise those limits.
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Gaps Homeowners Often Miss
Your home policy leaves these out. We check for every one of them when we quote your home, and most take only a few more answers.
Flood Isn't Covered by Your Home Policy
Home policies exclude flood, even outside high-risk zones, and most flood policies have a waiting period before they start.
A Lawsuit Can Be Bigger Than Your Limits
A guest hurt at your home can lead to a claim above your home limits. An umbrella adds protection on top of your home and auto.
Home and Auto, Priced Both Ways
Some companies give a discount when both are with them, others don't. We price them together and separately so you can compare.
Your Home Policy Won't Pay the Mortgage
If something happened to you, life insurance sized to your mortgage helps your family keep the house.
A Business Run From Home Usually Isn't Covered
A side business, freelance work or an online shop needs its own coverage, since home policies limit business equipment and exclude business liability.
Boats, Golf Carts and Motorcycles Need Their Own Coverage
Many people assume their home or auto policy covers them. Most need a separate policy or an added endorsement.
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Auto Insurance
State minimum limits often don't come close to the cost of a serious accident, and anything over your limits can come back to you. We look at your limits next to your home and savings, compare several insurance companies, and show you what higher limits really cost. If you have a claim, we help you report it and keep you updated. Call or text for a quick answer, or send one quote request and we compare many companies.
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What It Covers
What Auto Coverage Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Bodily injury and property damage liability
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist
- Collision and comprehensive for your own car
- Medical payments or personal injury protection where required
- Roadside help and rental reimbursement
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Your limits and deductibles decide what you pay after an accident. We walk through each choice with you before you buy.
- Liability limits. If damages go over your limits, you can be personally responsible for the rest. State minimums are often far below what a serious accident costs.
- Uninsured motorist. It protects you when the other driver has no insurance or not enough. Many drivers set it to match their liability limits.
- Deductibles. A higher deductible can lower your premium if you could comfortably pay it. Choose an amount you could cover on short notice.
- Rideshare and delivery. Rideshare and delivery driving usually need extra coverage added to a personal auto policy. Without it, a claim during a trip may be denied.
- Household drivers. Most companies want every licensed driver in your home listed. Leaving one off can cause problems at claim time.
- Rental and towing. Rental car and roadside coverage are usually low cost add-ons. They help most when your car is in the shop after a claim.
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Gaps Drivers Often Miss
Your auto policy leaves these out. We check for every one of them when we quote, and most take only a few more answers.
State Minimums Rarely Cover a Serious Accident
Anything over your limits can come back to you. An umbrella adds protection above your auto and home.
Home and Auto, Priced Both Ways
Some companies give a discount when both are with them, others don't. We price them together and separately so you can compare.
Driving for Work May Not Be Covered
Personal auto policies often exclude vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto fills that gap.
Boats, Golf Carts and Motorcycles Need Their Own Coverage
Many people assume their home or auto policy covers them. Most need a separate policy or an added endorsement.
Your Family Depends on Your Income
If something happened to you, term life helps your family keep up with the bills for the years they need it most.
Renting? Your Landlord Doesn't Cover Your Things
The building owner's policy covers the building. Your belongings and liability need a renters policy.
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Flood Insurance
Home and renters policies don't cover flood, and floods are the most common natural disaster in the US. We compare the National Flood Insurance Program with private flood companies, explain your flood zone and what drives your price, and line it up with your home policy so you know where each one stops. Text us your address and we'll show you your options.
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What It Covers
What Flood Coverage Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Your home's structure and foundation
- Major systems like electrical, plumbing and HVAC
- Your belongings, if you add contents coverage
- Options through the National Flood Insurance Program and private insurers
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Flood is its own policy with its own rules and timing. We go through each one with you before you buy.
- Outside flood zones. FEMA says nearly one third of flood insurance claims come from outside high-risk flood areas.
- Cost of damage. According to FEMA, just one inch of floodwater can cause roughly $25,000 in damage to a home.
- Waiting period. NFIP policies generally have a 30-day waiting period before coverage starts. Buying well before storm season matters.
- Limits. NFIP coverage tops out at $250,000 for a home and $100,000 for belongings. Private flood can offer higher limits.
- Basements. Coverage below ground level is limited on most flood policies. Finished basements and what's in them are often not fully covered.
- Lender requirements. Lenders usually require flood insurance on homes in high-risk flood areas. Many owners outside those areas choose it anyway.
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Gaps to Check With Flood
Flood is one piece of protecting your home. We check these when we quote, and most take only a few more answers.
Flood and Home Need to Line Up
Flood covers what home leaves out, but limits and deductibles differ. We line them up so you know where each one stops.
Renters and Condo Owners Need Flood Too
The building's flood policy doesn't cover your belongings or the improvements inside your unit.
Flood Damage to Your Car Is an Auto Claim
Flood insurance doesn't cover vehicles. Comprehensive on your auto policy does, if you carry it.
A Lawsuit Can Be Bigger Than Your Limits
A serious accident or a guest hurt at your home can lead to a claim above your limits. An umbrella adds protection on top of your home and auto.
Your Home Policy Won't Pay the Mortgage
If something happened to you, life insurance sized to your mortgage helps your family keep the house.
Business Property Needs Its Own Flood Policy
A business building and its contents need commercial flood coverage, separate from your home.
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Final approval and pricing are set by the insurance company.
Home / Personal / Renters & Condo
Renters & Condo Insurance
Your landlord's or association's policy covers the building, not your belongings or your liability, and that gap surprises a lot of people after a loss. For condos we read the association's master policy first, so your own policy fills what it leaves out. A quick call or text is usually all it takes.
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What It Covers
What Renters & Condo Coverage Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Your belongings, at home or away
- Liability if someone is hurt in your unit
- Extra living costs if a covered loss forces you out
- For condo owners, the walls, floors and fixtures your association doesn't cover (HO-6)
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Renters and condo policies fill different gaps, and the right setup depends on your lease or your association. We review each detail with you.
- Liability. Renters insurance usually includes liability if someone is hurt in your home. It can also help if you accidentally damage the building.
- Lease requirements. Many landlords require renters insurance in the lease, sometimes with a set liability limit. Send us the lease and we'll match it.
- Walls and fixtures. Condo owners may be responsible for interior walls, floors and fixtures, depending on the association's master policy. We read the master policy before we set your limit.
- Loss assessment. Loss assessment coverage can help if the association charges owners for a covered loss.
- Your belongings. Choose replacement cost on your belongings when you can. Actual cash value pays less for older items.
- Temporary housing. Most policies help pay extra living costs if a covered loss forces you out. Check the limit and how long it lasts.
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Gaps Renters and Condo Owners Often Miss
Your policy leaves these out. We check for every one of them when we quote, and most take only a few more answers.
Flood Isn't Covered by Renters or Condo Policies
Your belongings and unit improvements need a separate flood policy, even outside high-risk zones.
Renters and Auto, Priced Both Ways
Some companies give a discount when both are with them, others don't. We price them together and separately so you can compare.
A Lawsuit Can Be Bigger Than Your Limits
A guest hurt in your unit can lead to a claim above your limits. An umbrella adds protection on top.
A Business Run From Home Usually Isn't Covered
A side business, freelance work or an online shop needs its own coverage, since home policies limit business equipment and exclude business liability.
Your Family Depends on Your Income
If something happened to you, term life helps your family keep up with the bills for the years they need it most.
Buying a Home Soon?
When you buy, the same team moves you to the right home coverage without starting over.
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Home / Personal / Umbrella, Boat & More
Umbrella, Boat & More
One serious accident or lawsuit can go well past your home and auto limits, and what's left can follow your savings and future income. We check all your policies together for gaps like extra drivers, rentals or boats, then add an umbrella layer above them. We also cover the golf carts, motorcycles and other toys your home and auto policies leave out. Call or text and we'll look at your whole picture with you.
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What It Covers
What Umbrella, Boat & More Coverage Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Umbrella liability above your home and auto limits
- Boats and personal watercraft
- Golf carts
- Motorcycles, ATVs and RVs
Good to Know
Before You Buy
An umbrella sits on top of your other policies, so everything underneath has to be set up right. We check each piece with you before you buy.
- Limits. Umbrella policies are commonly sold in $1 million amounts. The right amount depends on your assets and income.
- Underlying limits. Most umbrella companies require set liability limits on your home and auto first. We line them up so there's no gap.
- Boats and carts. Homeowners policies often limit or exclude boats and golf carts, especially away from your property. A separate policy usually fills that gap.
- Broader coverage. An umbrella can also cover some claims your other policies don't, like certain libel or slander claims.
- Household drivers. Every driver and vehicle in your home usually needs to be listed. Teen drivers are a common reason families add an umbrella.
- Rental properties. Rental homes and business activity are often excluded unless they're listed. Tell us about every property you own.
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An umbrella only works when your other policies line up under it. We check all of these when we quote.
Your Home Limits Have to Meet the Umbrella's
Most umbrellas require set liability limits on your home policy. We check them first.
Your Auto Limits Do Too
Most umbrellas require higher auto liability limits. We line them up so there's no gap between policies.
Your Business Needs Its Own Umbrella
A personal umbrella usually excludes business activities. A commercial umbrella covers those.
Rental Homes Need to Be Listed
Homes you rent out need their own policy and usually need to be listed on your umbrella.
Liability Protection Isn't Income Protection
An umbrella protects your savings from a lawsuit. Term life protects your family if your income stops.
Flood Isn't Covered by Your Home Policy
Home and renters policies exclude flood, even outside high-risk zones, and most flood policies have a waiting period before they start.
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Home / Business / General Liability
General Liability Insurance
One slip and fall or damaged customer property can turn into a lawsuit that costs more than a year of profit. Two liability policies can look alike and cover very differently, so we point out the exclusions before you buy, compare several insurance companies, and match your limits to what clients and landlords require. Call or text with your contract or lease and we'll start there.
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What It Covers
What General Liability Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Bodily injury to customers and the public
- Damage to other people's property
- Legal defense for covered claims
- Personal and advertising injury, like libel or slander
- Products and completed operations
Good to Know
Before You Buy
These details decide whether a claim is paid. We go through each one with you before you sign.
- Limits. Most policies have a per-claim limit and a yearly total, commonly $1 million and $2 million. Contracts and leases often set the minimum you need.
- Additional insured. Clients and landlords often require it before you start. It has to be added to the policy itself, not just shown on a certificate.
- Exclusions. Two policies can look alike and exclude different work. We check for exclusions that apply to what you do.
- Audits. Many policies are priced on your payroll or sales and checked after the policy year. Accurate estimates up front help you avoid a surprise bill.
- Your employees. Injuries to your own employees aren't covered here. That's what workers comp is for.
- What it leaves out. Professional mistakes, your own property, your vehicles and most data breaches need their own coverage.
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Gaps Businesses Often Miss With Liability
General liability leaves these out. We check for every one of them when we quote your business.
Liability Doesn't Cover Your Own Property
General liability covers damage you cause to others. Your building, equipment and inventory need property coverage.
Employee Injuries Need Workers Comp
Injuries to your own employees fall under workers comp, which most states require once you have employees.
Business Vehicles Need Their Own Policy
General liability excludes autos. Business vehicles need commercial auto.
Advice and Mistakes Need Professional Liability
If clients pay for your expertise, a claim that you made a mistake usually falls outside general liability.
Data Breaches Are Usually Excluded
Most liability and property policies exclude cyber events. A cyber policy helps pay for the response.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
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Home / Business / Business Owners Policy
Business Owners Policy
A business owners policy packages liability and property into one policy, often for less than buying them separately, but it isn't the right fit for every business. We check whether a BOP fits yours or separate policies fit better, compare both, and tell you up front. Then we review it as you add space, equipment or revenue. Not sure which fits? Call or text and get a straight answer.
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What It Covers
What Business Owners Policy Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- General liability
- Your building if you own it, plus equipment, furniture and inventory
- Business income and extra expense after a covered loss
- Add-ons like equipment breakdown and data breach
Good to Know
Before You Buy
A BOP bundles the essentials, but eligibility and add-ons vary by insurance company. We go through each piece with you before you sign.
- Eligibility. Insurance companies set eligibility by business type, size and revenue, so not every business qualifies.
- What's not included. A BOP doesn't include workers comp, commercial auto or professional liability. Each needs its own policy.
- Business income. Business income coverage can help pay ongoing bills and payroll while you recover from a covered loss. Check how long the policy pays.
- Flood and earthquake. Flood and earthquake are usually excluded and need separate coverage.
- Property values. Insure your building and equipment for what they would cost to replace today. Low values can shrink a claim payment.
- Liability limits. Most BOPs carry a per-claim limit and a yearly total, commonly $1 million and $2 million. Leases and contracts may ask for more.
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Gaps a BOP Often Leaves Out
A BOP packages property and liability, but these need their own coverage. We check for each one when we quote.
Workers Comp Isn't Part of a BOP
Employee injuries need a separate workers comp policy, which most states require once you have employees.
Business Vehicles Aren't Part of a BOP
Vehicles used for your business need commercial auto.
Professional Mistakes Aren't Covered
If clients pay for your advice or expertise, you likely need professional liability too.
Cyber Is Often Small or Left Out
Some BOPs include a small cyber add-on. Many businesses need more.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Flood Isn't Part of a BOP
Business buildings and contents need a separate commercial flood policy.
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Home / Business / Commercial Property
Commercial Property Insurance
Many businesses are insured for what they paid years ago, not what it would cost to replace everything today. We help set your values to today's costs, read your lease for what your landlord requires, and point out exclusions like flood or equipment breakdown before you buy. Call or text and we'll go over your lease and what you own with you.
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What It Covers
What Commercial Property Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Buildings you own or must insure under your lease
- Equipment, furniture and inventory
- Improvements you've paid for in a leased space
- Business income after a covered loss
- Outdoor signs and customers' property in your care
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Property claims are settled on values and terms you choose up front. We review each one with you before you buy.
- Coinsurance. Many policies have a coinsurance clause that can reduce a claim payment if you're insured for less than a set share of value.
- Valuation. Replacement cost and actual cash value can pay very different amounts after a loss. We show you which one you're buying.
- Flood and earthquake. Flood and earthquake are usually excluded and need separate policies.
- Lease requirements. Your lease may require you to insure your improvements or the building itself. We read it so your policy matches.
- Business income. A serious loss often stops income too. Business income coverage can help pay bills and payroll while you rebuild.
- Equipment breakdown. Breakdown of heating, cooling and electrical systems is often excluded from basic property forms. It can usually be added.
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Gaps to Check With Property
Property protects what you own. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
A BOP May Cost Less
If you qualify, a business owners policy packages property and liability, often for less than buying both separately.
Property Doesn't Cover Lawsuits
Injuries and damage you cause to others need general liability.
Lost Data Isn't Property
Property policies usually don't cover data or ransomware. Cyber helps pay for the response.
Vehicles Aren't Covered Under Property
Business vehicles need their own commercial auto policy.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
Employee Injuries Need Workers Comp
Injuries to your own employees fall under workers comp, which most states require once you have employees.
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Home / Business / Workers Comp
Workers Comp
The wrong class code or a missing sub certificate can turn your yearly audit into a bill you didn't plan for. We compare insurance companies, make sure your employees are in the right class codes, and walk you through what the audit looks at before it starts, in English or Spanish. Most states require comp once you have employees. Questions about an audit? Call or text and talk to a real person.
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What It Covers
What Workers Comp Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Medical care for work injuries and illnesses
- Part of an employee's lost wages while they recover
- Rehabilitation
- Death benefits for families
- Employers liability if an employee sues
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Workers comp is priced on payroll and job class, and both are checked again at audit. We go through each detail with you before you buy.
- State rules. Rules vary by state. Some require coverage from the first employee, and Texas makes it optional for most private employers.
- Class codes. Premium is based on payroll and job class, so the right class codes matter.
- Audits. Most policies are audited after the term, and the final premium is adjusted to your actual payroll.
- Subcontractors. Uninsured subcontractors can be added to your premium at audit. Keep a current certificate from every sub you use.
- Owners. Owners and officers can often choose to include or exclude themselves, depending on the state. The choice changes both your premium and your protection.
- Employers liability. Most policies also include employers liability for certain lawsuits tied to employee injuries. Contracts often set its limit.
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Gaps Employers Often Miss
Workers comp covers your employees. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Comp Doesn't Cover Customer Injuries
Injuries to customers and visitors need general liability.
Employers Liability Limits Can Run Out
A commercial umbrella can sit above the employers liability part of your comp policy.
Employees Driving for Work
Company vehicles need commercial auto, and employees using their own cars may need hired and non-owned coverage.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
Your Building and Liability Need a Policy Too
A business owners policy can package property and liability in one.
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Home / Business / Commercial Auto
Commercial Auto Insurance
Personal auto policies usually exclude vehicles used mainly for business, a gap many owners don't see until there's a claim. We compare commercial auto from several companies for cars, vans, pickups and box trucks, make sure every vehicle and driver is listed right, and check whether you need coverage for employees who drive their own cars for work. Call or text and tell us what you drive.
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What It Covers
What Commercial Auto Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Liability for injuries and damage your vehicles cause
- Physical damage to your vehicles
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist
- Medical payments
- Rentals and employees' own cars used for work
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Who drives, what you drive and how each vehicle is titled all shape your policy. We go through each point with you before you buy.
- Titled vehicles. Vehicles titled to the business usually need a commercial policy.
- Employee cars. Hired and non-owned auto coverage protects the business when employees run errands in their own cars.
- Driver records. Driver records affect price, so it helps to review who's listed before you buy.
- Liability limits. Contracts often ask for $1 million in auto liability. Many state minimums are far lower.
- Tools and equipment. Tools and equipment in a vehicle usually aren't covered by auto. They need equipment coverage of their own.
- Heavy trucks. Heavy trucks and hauling for hire are a separate market, covered on our Trucking page.
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Gaps Fleet Owners Often Miss
Commercial auto covers your vehicles. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
One Accident Can Go Past Your Auto Limits
A serious crash can lead to a claim bigger than your auto policy. An umbrella adds a layer above it.
Driver Injuries Fall Under Workers Comp
Injuries to employees who drive for you are usually a workers comp claim, not an auto claim.
Hauling for Hire Needs Trucking Coverage
If you haul freight for others, you likely need a trucking policy and filings, not just commercial auto.
Auto Doesn't Cover Your Other Operations
What happens at your shop or on a job site needs general liability.
Tools in Your Vehicles Need Coverage
Commercial auto covers the vehicle, not what's inside it. Tools and equipment need their own coverage.
Your Personal Cars Need Their Own Policy
Your business policy covers business vehicles. The family cars at home need personal auto, and we can quote both.
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Home / Business / Professional Liability
Professional Liability Insurance
A client can claim you made a mistake even when you did nothing wrong, and defending it can cost more than the job ever paid. We compare policies written for your profession, check client contracts for required limits, and explain retro dates and tail coverage so changing policies doesn't catch you off guard. Call or text and talk it through with someone who will read your contract.
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What It Covers
What Professional Liability Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Claims of errors, omissions or negligent advice
- Missed deadlines or work that didn't meet the contract
- Legal defense, even when the claim has no merit
- Covered settlements and judgments
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Professional liability works differently from most business policies, and timing matters. We go through each rule with you before you buy.
- Claims-made. Most professional liability policies are claims-made, so the policy in force when the claim is made is the one that responds.
- Retroactive date. A retroactive date sets how far back covered work can go, so keeping coverage continuous matters.
- The liability gap. General liability usually excludes professional services. This policy is built to fill that gap.
- Required amounts. Some contracts and licenses require a set amount of professional liability. Send them over and we'll match the limit.
- Defense costs. Some policies pay legal defense inside the limit, which leaves less for a settlement. We show you how yours is written.
- Tail coverage. If you retire, sell or close, extended reporting coverage can protect past work. It's usually arranged when the policy ends.
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Gaps Professionals Often Miss
Professional liability covers your advice and work. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Slip and Falls Aren't Professional Claims
A client hurt at your office needs general liability, not professional liability.
Client Data Needs Cyber Coverage
If you store client information, a breach usually falls under cyber, not professional liability.
Your Office and Equipment Need Coverage
A business owners policy can protect your space, equipment and general liability together.
Hiring? Workers Comp Comes Next
Most states require workers comp once you have employees.
Partners Need a Funded Buy-Sell
If a partner passes away, life insurance is often how the agreement gets paid for.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
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Cyber Insurance
A data breach or ransomware attack can shut down a business of any size, and most liability and property policies exclude it. Cyber policies vary a lot, so we compare several, explain in plain language what each covers and expects of you, and help you answer the security questions on the application. Call or text and we'll walk you through it, start to finish.
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What It Covers
What Cyber Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Breach response, forensics and customer notification
- Restoring data and systems
- Income lost during a cyber event
- Ransomware and cyber extortion
- Liability if customer data is exposed
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Cyber policies vary more than almost any other line. We compare the terms that matter with you before you buy.
- Security questions. Many insurance companies ask about multi-factor authentication and backups before they'll quote.
- Notification laws. Every state has laws requiring businesses to notify people after certain data breaches. Notification and legal costs add up quickly.
- Wire fraud. Wire fraud and social engineering coverage may be limited or need to be added.
- Ransomware. Ransomware terms and limits vary widely between policies.
- Downtime. Lost income after an attack can cost more than the attack itself. Check the waiting period before income coverage starts.
- Vendors. A breach at a vendor or cloud provider may or may not be covered. Ask how your policy treats it.
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Gaps to Check With Cyber
Cyber covers data and the response to an attack. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Mistakes in Your Work Need Professional Liability
A claim that your advice or service caused a loss usually falls under professional liability.
Physical Injuries Need General Liability
Customer injuries and property damage fall under general liability, not cyber.
A BOP's Cyber Add-On Is Often Small
If your BOP includes cyber, check the limit. Many businesses need a separate policy.
Your Computers Need Property Coverage
Cyber covers data and response. The hardware itself is usually covered by property.
Umbrellas Usually Don't Sit Over Cyber
Most commercial umbrellas exclude cyber, so your cyber limit needs to stand on its own.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
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Commercial Umbrella Insurance
One serious claim can go past your liability, auto or employers liability limits, and many contracts now ask for more than a base policy carries. A commercial umbrella adds a layer above them, often for less than raising each limit on its own. We check that your other policies line up with it and match the limit to what your contracts and lenders ask for. Call or text and we'll go over your contracts with you.
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What It Covers
What Commercial Umbrella Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Extra limits over general liability
- Extra limits over commercial auto
- Extra limits over employers liability
- Some claims your other policies don't cover, depending on the policy
Good to Know
Before You Buy
An umbrella only works if the policies under it are set up to match. We check each layer with you before you buy.
- Limits. Umbrellas are commonly sold in $1 million amounts.
- Underlying limits. The umbrella company usually requires set limits on the policies underneath.
- Contract requirements. Larger clients, landlords and general contractors often require $2 million or more in total liability.
- Follow form. Some umbrellas only follow the terms of the policies underneath, so gaps there carry up.
- Policies included. Most commercial umbrellas sit above general liability, auto and employers liability. Confirm each one is listed.
- Certificates. Clients often want the umbrella shown on your certificate. Some also require it to extend to additional insureds.
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Gaps to Check Before Your Umbrella
An umbrella only works when your other policies line up under it. We check all of these when we quote.
Your Liability Limits Have to Meet the Umbrella's
Most umbrellas require set general liability limits underneath. We check them first.
Your Auto Limits Do Too
Commercial auto limits usually need to meet the umbrella's requirements.
Employers Liability Counts Too
The employers liability part of your comp policy usually has to meet set limits as well.
Professional Claims Are Usually Excluded
Most commercial umbrellas don't sit over professional liability, so that limit needs to stand on its own.
Cyber Is Usually Excluded
Most commercial umbrellas exclude cyber events. A cyber policy covers those.
Your Family Needs Its Own Umbrella
A commercial umbrella covers the business. Your home and cars need a personal umbrella.
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Final approval and pricing are set by the insurance company.
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Owner-Operator Truck Insurance
When you own the truck and drive it, one wrong policy can take you off the road and your income with it. Whether you run under your own authority or lease on to a motor carrier, we shop the insurance companies that write owner-operators, match your coverage to your lease or broker requirements, and recheck it at every renewal. Call or text and talk with someone who knows trucking.
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What It Covers
What Owner-Operators Coverage Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Primary liability and cargo when you run under your own authority
- Non-trucking liability or bobtail when you're leased on and off dispatch
- Physical damage for your tractor and trailer
- Occupational accident if you aren't covered by a workers comp policy
- Trailer interchange when you pull trailers you don't own
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Whether you run under your own authority or leased on, the details decide who pays after a claim. We review each one with you before you buy.
- Leased on. If you're leased on, the motor carrier usually covers primary liability while you're under dispatch, and you cover your truck and your own use of it.
- Lease agreement. Lease agreements often spell out the coverages and limits you must carry, so we read yours before we quote.
- Financed trucks. Lenders usually require physical damage coverage on a financed truck.
- Off dispatch. Non-trucking liability or bobtail coverage protects you when you drive outside of dispatch. Your lease usually says which one you need.
- Own authority. Under your own authority you carry primary liability, cargo and the federal filing. Many brokers ask for $1,000,000 in liability.
- Occupational accident. Owner-operators often carry occupational accident instead of workers comp. Some motor carriers require it.
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Gaps Owner-Operators Often Miss
Your truck policy is only part of the picture. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Bobtail and Non-Trucking Liability Aren't the Same
Bobtail covers driving without a trailer. Non-trucking liability covers personal use off dispatch. Your lease decides which one you need.
Occupational Accident Isn't Workers Comp
Owner-operators usually aren't covered by a carrier's workers comp. Occupational accident helps with medical bills and lost income after an injury on the job.
Getting Your Own Authority?
Running under your own MC number brings new filings and limits. We walk you through them before you apply.
One Accident Can Go Past Your Auto Limits
A serious crash can lead to a claim bigger than your auto policy. An umbrella adds a layer above it.
Your Personal Cars Need Their Own Policy
Your business policy covers business vehicles. The family cars at home need personal auto, and we can quote both.
Your Family Depends on Your Income
If something happened to you, term life helps your family keep up with the bills for the years they need it most.
Ready to Run Your Own Truck?
Final approval and pricing are set by the insurance company.
Dump Truck Insurance
Dump trucks work where trucking and construction meet, and many insurance companies won't write them. A certificate that doesn't match the job can keep you off a site. We shop the companies that write dump and haul work, match your limits to what contractors and municipalities require, and get certificates out fast. Call or text with the job requirements and we'll go through them with you.
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What It Covers
What Dump Trucks Coverage Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Auto liability for hauling sand, gravel, dirt and debris
- Physical damage for the truck and dump body
- General liability for work at the job site
- Workers comp for drivers and laborers
- Hired and non-owned auto when you rent trucks or use subs
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Dump work mixes contractor requirements with trucking rules. We go through each detail with you before you buy.
- Intrastate rules. Local dump work is often intrastate, so your state's filing rules may apply instead of the federal ones.
- Contract requirements. Contractors and municipalities often require additional insured status and limits above the state minimum.
- Pricing factors. Insurance companies look closely at your radius, what you haul and driver experience when they price dump trucks.
- Trailers. Trailers need to be listed on the policy. A trailer left off may not be covered.
- Physical damage. Lenders usually require physical damage coverage on financed trucks. Values should match what each truck is worth.
- Hauling for hire. Hauling for others is often rated differently from hauling your own materials. Tell us who you haul for.
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Gaps Dump Truck Owners Often Miss
Your auto policy covers the truck on the road. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Dumping and Spreading Can Fall Outside Auto
Damage from unloading or spreading at a site can be a general liability claim, not an auto claim.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Hiring Drivers? Workers Comp Comes Next
Employed drivers usually need workers comp. Owner-operators often carry occupational accident instead.
Your Equipment Isn't Covered by Liability
General liability covers damage to others, not your own machines. Contractors equipment coverage protects those.
Doing Site Work Too?
If you grade, clear or excavate as well as haul, your liability and equipment coverage need to reflect it.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Bidding a Job That Needs Higher Limits?
Send us the contract requirements and we'll match them.
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Small Fleet Truck Insurance
Every truck you add raises the stakes, and one driver's record can change the price of the whole fleet. We shop the insurance companies that write growing fleets, set up your drivers and units the right way, and recheck your limits and pricing at every renewal as your safety record builds. Call or text and talk through your fleet with someone who knows trucking.
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What It Covers
What Small Fleets Coverage Includes
Exact coverage depends on the policy and the insurance company. We walk you through yours before you buy.
- Auto liability across all your power units
- Motor truck cargo
- Physical damage on owned and financed units
- Trailer interchange and non-owned trailers
- Workers comp for employed drivers
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Every driver and unit you add changes how the fleet is priced. We go through each point with you before you buy.
- Driver records. Insurance companies review every driver's record, and adding a driver with violations can raise the price for the whole fleet.
- Safety scores. Your FMCSA safety scores are public, and insurance companies look at them when they price your renewal.
- Mid-term changes. Adding or removing a truck mid-term changes your premium, so tell us before a new unit goes on the road.
- Hiring standards. Written hiring standards and regular driving record checks help at renewal. Many insurance companies ask about them.
- Cameras and telematics. Some insurance companies give credit for cameras and telematics. Programs vary, so ask before you install.
- Workers comp. Employed drivers usually need workers comp. Owner-operators leased to you often carry occupational accident instead.
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Gaps Growing Fleets Often Miss
Your fleet policy covers the trucks and the load. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Hiring Drivers? Workers Comp Comes Next
Employed drivers usually need workers comp. Owner-operators often carry occupational accident instead.
One Accident Can Go Past Your Auto Limits
A serious crash can lead to a claim bigger than your auto policy. An umbrella adds a layer above it.
Brokers Often Ask for More Than the Minimum
Many brokers ask for higher limits and cargo coverage than the federal minimum. We check before you sign.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
Your Personal Cars Need Their Own Policy
Your business policy covers business vehicles. The family cars at home need personal auto, and we can quote both.
Need Certificates Fast?
Clients can request certificates and add or remove trucks and drivers through the Client Center.
Growing Your Fleet?
Final approval and pricing are set by the insurance company.
Home / Contractors / Concrete
Concrete Contractor Insurance
A cracked slab or a failed pour can turn into a claim years after you've left the job. We compare insurance companies that write concrete work, check your contracts for additional insured and completed operations requirements, and cover your mixers, pumps and tools. Call or text with your next contract and we'll go through it with you.
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Concrete work
Coverage Built for Concrete Work
From flatwork to foundations, concrete work carries risk long after the pour. We match coverage to the work you actually do.
- General liability with completed operations
- Contractors equipment for mixers, pumps, saws and forms
- Commercial auto for trucks and trailers
- Workers comp for your crews
- Umbrella limits GCs and owners require
- License, permit and performance bonds
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Concrete claims often show up long after the pour. We go through each point with you before you sign.
- Completed work. Many concrete claims come after the job is done, so completed operations coverage matters as much as coverage while you work.
- Equipment. Contractors equipment coverage protects mixers, pumps, saws and forms, which general liability doesn't cover.
- Type of work. Foundation and structural work is often rated differently from flatwork, so describing your work accurately affects your price.
- Additional insured. GCs usually require additional insured status and waiver of subrogation. Both have to be on the policy, not just the certificate.
- Workers comp. Heavy lifting makes workers comp a key cost for concrete crews. Accurate payroll by class keeps audits fair.
- Bonds. Public and larger private jobs often require performance and payment bonds.
Pair It With
Gaps Concrete Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Your Equipment Isn't Covered by Liability
General liability covers damage to others, not your own machines. Contractors equipment coverage protects those.
The Building Isn't Covered While It Goes Up
Your liability policy doesn't cover the structure under construction. Builders risk does, sized to the project.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Concrete Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Am I covered if a slab cracks after the job is done?
Completed operations coverage, part of most contractor liability policies, responds to covered damage or injury after your work is finished. Faulty work itself is often excluded, so we walk you through what's covered.
Do I need workers comp if I only use subs?
Uninsured subs can be counted as your employees at audit. Collect certificates from every sub, and we can quote comp for your own crew.
Can you get me a certificate for a GC today?
Clients can request certificates through the Client Center, and most go out the same business day. Send us the contract so the wording matches.
Bidding a Job That Needs a Certificate or Bond?
Send us the contract requirements and we'll match them.
Home / Contractors / Demolition
Demolition Contractor Insurance
Demolition is one of the hardest trades to insure, and many insurance companies won't write it at all. We go to the ones that do, look for exclusions on collapse, pollution and neighboring property, and match your limits to what your contracts require. Call or text with the job details and talk it through with someone who knows contractor coverage.
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Demolition work
Coverage Built for Demolition Work
Structural, interior and selective demolition each carry different risks. We place your work with insurance companies that write it.
- General liability written for demolition
- Contractors pollution liability for dust, debris and hazardous materials
- Contractors equipment for excavators, skid steers and attachments
- Commercial auto for dump trucks and roll-offs
- Workers comp for your crews
- Umbrella limits and bonds your contracts require
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Demolition is one of the classes standard policies most often limit. We check each one with you before you sign.
- Policy limits. Many standard contractor policies exclude demolition or limit it to light interior work.
- Asbestos and lead. Asbestos and lead are usually excluded from general liability, so work that disturbs them needs its own pollution coverage.
- Neighboring buildings. Damage to neighboring buildings is a common demolition claim, so contracts often ask for higher limits.
- Debris hauling. Trucks hauling debris need commercial auto, often with higher limits than a standard policy.
- Equipment. Excavators, breakers and attachments need contractors equipment coverage. Liability doesn't cover your own machines.
- Additional insured. Owners and GCs usually require additional insured status and waiver of subrogation on the policy itself.
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Gaps Demolition Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Pollution Is Usually Excluded
Many liability policies exclude pollution, so a contractors pollution policy may be needed for the work you do.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Your Equipment Isn't Covered by Liability
General liability covers damage to others, not your own machines. Contractors equipment coverage protects those.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Demolition Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Does my general liability cover demolition?
Not always. Many policies exclude it or limit it to interior work. We read your policy and place the work with an insurance company that covers it.
What about asbestos or lead?
Most liability policies exclude them. If your work disturbs hazardous materials, you likely need contractors pollution liability, and some jobs require a licensed abatement contractor.
Do I need higher limits for demolition?
Many contracts ask for them, since damage to neighboring property can be expensive. An umbrella is often the most efficient way to meet the requirement.
Bidding a Demolition Job?
Send us the contract requirements and we'll match them.
Home / Contractors / Directional drilling
Directional Drilling Insurance
One bore through an existing line can lead to a claim bigger than the job. Many liability policies limit underground damage, so we read the forms before you buy, compare insurance companies that write boring work, and match your limits to utility and municipal contracts. Call or text with your next contract and we'll go through it with you.
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Directional drilling
Coverage Built for Directional Drilling
Directional drilling runs under roads, waterways and existing utilities. We place it with insurance companies that understand the work.
- General liability with underground (XCU) coverage
- Contractors pollution liability for drilling fluids and frac-outs
- Contractors equipment for drill rigs, locators and mud systems
- Commercial auto for trucks and trailers
- Workers comp for your crews
- Umbrella limits and bonds utility contracts require
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Drilling claims often come from what's below ground and out of sight. We go through each one with you before you sign.
- XCU. Some liability policies limit or exclude underground damage, often called the XCU exclusion, so it's worth checking.
- Frac-outs. Drilling fluid that surfaces where it shouldn't, called a frac-out, can be treated as pollution, which many policies exclude.
- Equipment. Drill rigs and locating equipment need contractors equipment coverage, since liability doesn't cover your own machines.
- Line strikes. Hitting an existing utility is a common drilling claim, so contracts often ask for higher limits.
- Rented rigs. Rented and leased equipment can often be included, along with the rental agreement's requirements.
- Utility contracts. Utility and telecom contracts often require additional insured status and set limits. Send them before you sign.
Pair It With
Gaps Directional Drilling Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Doing Utility Work Too?
Trenching and open-cut utility work carry their own risks. We make sure your policy reflects all the work you do.
Pollution Is Usually Excluded
Many liability policies exclude pollution, so a contractors pollution policy may be needed for the work you do.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Your Equipment Isn't Covered by Liability
General liability covers damage to others, not your own machines. Contractors equipment coverage protects those.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Directional Drilling Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Does my policy cover hitting a buried line?
It depends on the policy. Some limit or exclude underground damage. We check the forms and place your work where it's covered.
Is a frac-out covered?
It can be treated as pollution, which many liability policies exclude. Contractors pollution liability can fill that gap.
Are rented rigs covered?
Contractors equipment coverage can include rented and leased equipment, plus the rental agreement's requirements.
Bidding a Utility Job?
Send us the contract requirements and we'll match them.
Home / Contractors / Drywall
Drywall Contractor Insurance
Drywall contractors often get pulled into claims from other trades, and a certificate with the wrong wording can keep you off the job. We compare insurance companies that write interior trades, match your certificates to GC requirements, and help you get ready for workers comp audits. Call or text and a real person will go through your contract with you, in English or Spanish.
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Interior trades
Coverage Built for Drywall Contractors
Hanging, finishing and framing put your crews on someone else's job every day. We set up coverage that matches what GCs ask for.
- General liability with additional insured and waiver wording
- Workers comp for hangers and finishers
- Commercial auto for work vans and trucks
- Tools and equipment coverage
- Umbrella limits GCs require
- License and permit bonds
Good to Know
Before You Buy
GC contracts drive most drywall requirements. We go through each one with you before you sign.
- Certificates. GCs usually require additional insured status and waiver of subrogation on your certificate.
- Audits. Workers comp audits look at payroll and subcontractors, so keep a certificate from every sub you use.
- Workers comp. Many states require contractors to carry workers comp, in some states from the first employee.
- Mold. Mold is excluded or limited on many liability policies. Ask how yours handles it.
- Completed work. Damage that shows up after you finish falls under completed operations. Make sure your policy includes it.
- Tools and lifts. Lifts, scaffolding and tools need equipment coverage, since liability doesn't cover your own gear.
Pair It With
Gaps Drywall Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Your Tools Need Their Own Coverage
Liability doesn't cover your own tools. Tools and equipment coverage protects them on the job and in your truck.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Drywall Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
What does a GC need on my certificate?
Usually additional insured status, waiver of subrogation and set limits. Send us the contract and we'll make sure the policy and certificate match.
Why did my comp audit raise my premium?
Audits compare your actual payroll and subs to the estimate. Uninsured subs are often counted as your employees, so collecting certificates matters.
Can you help me in Spanish?
Yes. We can walk you through your coverage, audits and certificates in English or Spanish.
Need a Certificate for a GC?
Send us the contract and we'll match the requirements.
Home / Contractors / Electrical
Electrical Contractor Insurance
An electrical fire can show up months after you've finished, and the claim comes back to you. We compare insurance companies that write electrical contractors, check that completed operations coverage is in place, and match your certificates to GC and owner requirements. Call or text with your next contract and we'll go through it with you.
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Electrical work
Coverage Built for Electrical Contractors
From service calls to new construction, electrical work carries risk long after you leave. We match coverage to the work you actually do.
- General liability with completed operations
- Workers comp for electricians and apprentices
- Commercial auto for service vans
- Tools and equipment coverage
- Umbrella limits GCs and owners require
- License, permit and performance bonds
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Electrical claims can surface long after the work is finished. We go through each detail with you before you sign.
- Completed work. Fire claims tied to electrical work can surface long after the job, so completed operations coverage is important.
- License bonds. Many states and cities require electrical contractors to carry a license or permit bond.
- Type of work. Service and repair work is often rated differently from new construction, so describing your work accurately affects your price.
- Design work. Design and engineering are usually excluded from general liability. If you do them, you may need professional liability.
- Vans and tools. Service vans need commercial auto, and the tools and materials inside need their own coverage.
- Workers comp. Many states require contractors to carry workers comp, in some states from the first employee.
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Gaps Electrical Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Design Work Needs Professional Liability
If you design systems as well as install them, a design mistake usually falls outside general liability.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Your Tools Need Their Own Coverage
Liability doesn't cover your own tools. Tools and equipment coverage protects them on the job and in your truck.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Electrical Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Am I covered for a fire after the job is done?
Completed operations coverage, part of most contractor liability policies, responds to covered damage or injury after your work is finished. Faulty work itself is often excluded, so we walk you through what's covered.
Do I need professional liability?
If you do design work, a design mistake may not be covered by general liability. We can quote professional liability if you need it.
Do I need a bond?
Many states and cities require a license or permit bond. We can help you get one.
Bidding a Job That Needs a Certificate or Bond?
Send us the contract requirements and we'll match them.
Home / Contractors / Excavation and grading
Excavation and Grading Insurance
Moving earth means heavy equipment, changed drainage and buried lines, and one claim can cost more than the job pays. We compare insurance companies that write excavation work, check for underground and collapse exclusions, and schedule your machines the way you actually use them. Call or text about your next bid and talk it through with someone who knows site work.
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Heavy civil
Coverage Built for Excavation and Grading
Excavation moves earth on someone else's land and near buried utilities. We place it with insurance companies that write heavy civil work.
- General liability with explosion, collapse and underground (XCU) coverage
- Contractors equipment for excavators, dozers and loaders
- Commercial auto for dump trucks and lowboys
- Pollution liability for fuel, runoff and contaminated soil
- Workers comp for your crews
- Umbrella limits and bonds your contracts require
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Excavation puts the ground, nearby property and buried lines all at risk. We check each one with you before you sign.
- XCU. Some liability policies exclude explosion, collapse and underground damage, often called XCU, so it's worth checking.
- Equipment. General liability doesn't cover your own excavators and dozers, so contractors equipment coverage is usually needed.
- Drainage. Changing drainage on a site can lead to water damage claims from neighboring property owners.
- Rented machines. Rented and leased machines can often be included, along with the rental agreement's requirements.
- Trucks and trailers. Dump trucks and lowboys need commercial auto, often with higher limits than a standard policy.
- Bonds. Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds.
Pair It With
Gaps Excavation & Grading Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Doing Full Site Development?
If you clear, grade and pave as well, your liability and equipment coverage need to reflect all of it.
Doing Utility Work Too?
Trenching and open-cut utility work carry their own risks. We make sure your policy reflects all the work you do.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Pollution Is Usually Excluded
Many liability policies exclude pollution, so a contractors pollution policy may be needed for the work you do.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Excavation & Grading Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Is XCU included in my general liability?
Often not. Many contractor policies exclude explosion, collapse and underground damage. We check for it and place it where it's covered.
Are rented machines covered?
Contractors equipment coverage can include rented and leased machines, plus the rental agreement's requirements.
Do I need pollution coverage?
Fuel spills, runoff and contaminated soil can lead to pollution claims, which many liability policies exclude. We can add contractors pollution liability.
Bidding a Job That Needs Higher Limits or a Bond?
Send us the contract requirements and we'll match them.
Home / Contractors / General contractors
General Contractor Insurance
As a GC, you answer to the owner and the lender, and every uninsured sub can become your problem. We compare insurance companies that write general contractors, read your contracts before we quote, and help you collect and track certificates from your subs. Call or text with your next contract and we'll go through it with you.
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General contractors
Coverage Built for General Contractors
Running jobs means managing risk for every trade on site. We set up coverage that matches your contracts and protects you from your subs' gaps.
- General liability with additional insured, primary and waiver wording
- Builders risk for projects under construction
- Workers comp, including audits of your subcontractors
- Commercial auto for your trucks
- Umbrella limits owners and lenders require
- Bid, performance and payment bonds
Good to Know
Before You Buy
As the GC, you carry your own risk and part of your subs' too. We go through each point with you before you sign.
- Owner requirements. Owners and lenders often require additional insured status, waiver of subrogation, primary wording and set limits.
- Subcontractors. Uninsured subs can show up on your workers comp and liability audits and raise your premium.
- Builders risk. Builders risk is usually needed to cover the structure while it's being built. The contract says whether you or the owner carries it.
- Sub requirements. Your subcontracts should require subs to carry insurance and name you as additional insured. We can review the insurance wording.
- Higher limits. Owners often ask for $2 million or more in total liability. An umbrella often costs less than raising each limit.
- Bonds. Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds.
Pair It With
Gaps General Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
The Building Isn't Covered While It Goes Up
Your liability policy doesn't cover the structure under construction. Builders risk does, sized to the project.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
Questions
What General Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Do my subs need their own insurance?
Yes. Collect a certificate from every sub, with you named as additional insured. Uninsured subs can be charged to your policy at audit.
Who buys builders risk, me or the owner?
It depends on the contract. Either the owner or the GC may be required to carry it. We read the contract and set it up the right way.
Can you help with bonding capacity?
Yes. We handle bid, performance and payment bonds and can work on growing your bonding capacity.
Starting a New Project?
Send us the contract and we'll match the requirements.
Home / Contractors / HVAC
HVAC Contractor Insurance
HVAC work puts you in customers' homes and businesses every day, and a leak or fire tied to your work can come back to you long after the job. We compare insurance companies that write HVAC contractors, check for pollution and mold exclusions, and cover your vans, tools and parts. Call or text and a real person will go through your coverage with you.
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HVAC work
Coverage Built for HVAC Contractors
Installs, service calls and repairs each carry different risks. We match coverage to the work you actually do.
- General liability with completed operations
- Contractors pollution liability for refrigerant and mold
- Commercial auto for service vans
- Tools and equipment, including parts in your vans
- Workers comp for your techs
- License and permit bonds
Good to Know
Before You Buy
HVAC work mixes service calls, installs and vans on the road all day. We go through each point with you before you sign.
- Mold and pollution. Mold and pollution, including refrigerant releases, are excluded on many liability policies, so it's worth checking.
- Vans and tools. Service vans and the parts and tools in them need commercial auto and tools coverage.
- License bonds. Many states and cities require a license or permit bond for HVAC work.
- Completed work. A unit that leaks after install can damage a home. Completed operations coverage responds to covered damage after the job.
- Type of work. Service, repair and new construction can be rated differently. Describe all of your work when you quote.
- Workers comp. Many states require contractors to carry workers comp, in some states from the first employee.
Pair It With
Gaps HVAC Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Pollution Is Usually Excluded
Many liability policies exclude pollution, so a contractors pollution policy may be needed for the work you do.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Your Tools Need Their Own Coverage
Liability doesn't cover your own tools. Tools and equipment coverage protects them on the job and in your truck.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What HVAC Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Am I covered if a unit I installed leaks and damages a home?
Completed operations coverage, part of most contractor liability policies, responds to covered damage or injury after your work is finished. Faulty work itself is often excluded, so we walk you through what's covered.
Is refrigerant covered?
Many policies treat refrigerant releases as pollution, which is often excluded. Contractors pollution liability can fill that gap.
Are parts and tools in my van covered?
Not by your auto or liability policy. Tools and equipment coverage protects them, including in your vehicle.
Need a Certificate for a Job?
Send us the contract and we'll match the requirements.
Home / Contractors / Land clearing
Land Clearing Insurance
Clearing land puts heavy equipment, fire risk and neighboring property all in play, and many insurance companies won't write it. We go to the ones that do, schedule your mulchers and dozers the way you use them, and match your limits to what developers require. Call or text about your next job and talk it through with someone who knows site work.
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Heavy civil
Coverage Built for Land Clearing
Clearing changes land fast and runs heavy iron near property lines. We place it with insurance companies that write the work.
- General liability written for land clearing
- Contractors equipment for mulchers, dozers and excavators
- Commercial auto for trucks and lowboys
- Pollution liability for fuel and runoff
- Workers comp for your crews
- Umbrella limits and bonds developers require
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Clearing work is rated by method, so the details matter. We go through each one with you before you sign.
- Methods. Burning, mulching and tree removal can each be rated differently, so describe all of your work when you quote.
- Equipment. General liability doesn't cover your own equipment, so contractors equipment coverage is usually needed.
- Neighboring land. Damage to trees, fences or structures on neighboring land is a common clearing claim.
- Burning. Some policies exclude open burning, and many areas require a permit. Tell us before you burn.
- Hauling. Trucks and trailers moving equipment need commercial auto with the right limits.
- Workers comp. Saw and chipper work makes workers comp especially important for clearing crews.
Pair It With
Gaps Land Clearing Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Doing Full Site Development?
If you clear, grade and pave as well, your liability and equipment coverage need to reflect all of it.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Pollution Is Usually Excluded
Many liability policies exclude pollution, so a contractors pollution policy may be needed for the work you do.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Land Clearing Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Is burning covered?
Open burning can be excluded or limited on some policies. Tell us if you burn so we place you with an insurance company that covers it.
Are rented machines covered?
Contractors equipment coverage can include rented and leased machines, plus the rental agreement's requirements.
Do I need workers comp for a small crew?
Many states require it, in some states from the first employee. We'll check the rules where you work.
Bidding a Clearing Job?
Send us the contract requirements and we'll match them.
Home / Contractors / Landscaping
Landscaping Insurance
A rock thrown from a mower or a cut irrigation line can lead to a claim, and many landscapers don't find the gaps in their policy until it happens. We compare insurance companies that write landscaping, cover your trucks, trailers and mowers, and match your certificates to what property managers and HOAs require. Call or text and talk with a real person, in English or Spanish.
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Landscaping
Coverage Built for Landscapers
Mowing, installs and maintenance put your crews and equipment on customers' property every day. We match coverage to the work you actually do.
- General liability for maintenance and installs
- Equipment coverage for mowers, trimmers and trailers
- Commercial auto for trucks and trailers
- Workers comp for your crews
- Coverage for pesticide and herbicide work where needed
- Umbrella limits property managers require
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Your contracts and chemical work both shape what a landscaping policy needs. We go through each point with you before you sign.
- Additional insured. Commercial property managers and HOAs often require additional insured status and set limits.
- Equipment. Mowers, trimmers and trailers need equipment coverage, since liability doesn't cover your own gear.
- Chemicals. Applying pesticides or fertilizer can require a state license and may be excluded from some liability policies.
- Trucks and trailers. Your truck and trailer need commercial auto. A personal policy may not cover work use.
- Workers comp. Many states require contractors to carry workers comp, in some states from the first employee.
- Snow removal. Snow and ice work is often rated separately or excluded. Tell us if you plow or salt.
Pair It With
Gaps Landscaping Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Your Tools Need Their Own Coverage
Liability doesn't cover your own tools. Tools and equipment coverage protects them on the job and in your truck.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Your Personal Cars Need Their Own Policy
Your business policy covers business vehicles. The family cars at home need personal auto, and we can quote both.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
Questions
What Landscaping Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Is my trailer covered by my truck policy?
Liability usually extends to a trailer you're towing, but damage to the trailer itself and the equipment on it needs its own coverage. We check both.
Do I need coverage for spraying?
Pesticide and herbicide work can be excluded on some policies. Tell us if you spray so we place you with the right coverage.
What do HOAs need on my certificate?
Usually additional insured status and set limits. Send us the contract and we'll match it.
Need a Certificate for a Property Manager?
Send us the contract and we'll match the requirements.
Home / Contractors / Painting
Painting Contractor Insurance
Overspray on a car, a fall from a ladder or paint on a customer's floor can each turn into a claim. We compare insurance companies that write painting contractors, check for limits on height and lead paint work, and match your certificates to what GCs and property managers require. Call or text and a real person will go through it with you, in English or Spanish.
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Painting
Coverage Built for Painting Contractors
Interior, exterior and commercial painting each carry different risks. We match coverage to the work you actually do.
- General liability with completed operations
- Workers comp for your crews
- Commercial auto for vans and trucks
- Tools and equipment, like ladders, sprayers and lifts
- Pollution coverage for lead and overspray where needed
- Umbrella limits and bonds your contracts require
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Height, lead and ladders shape most painting policies. We go through each one with you before you sign.
- Height limits. Some policies limit work above a set height, so tell us if you paint multistory buildings.
- Lead paint. Renovating homes built before 1978 can trigger EPA lead-safe work rules, and lead is often excluded from liability policies.
- Workers comp. Ladders and falls make workers comp especially important for painting crews.
- Overspray. Paint carried by wind onto cars or buildings is a common claim. Check whether your policy limits it.
- Additional insured. GCs and property managers usually require additional insured status on the policy, not just the certificate.
- Subcontractors. Uninsured subs can be added to your premium at audit. Keep a certificate from every sub you use.
Pair It With
Gaps Painting Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Your Tools Need Their Own Coverage
Liability doesn't cover your own tools. Tools and equipment coverage protects them on the job and in your truck.
Pollution Is Usually Excluded
Many liability policies exclude pollution, so a contractors pollution policy may be needed for the work you do.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Painting Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Is overspray covered?
Overspray damage to cars or property is often covered by general liability, but some policies limit it. We check before you buy.
Do I need special coverage for lead paint?
If you work on homes built before 1978, EPA lead-safe rules can apply, and many policies exclude lead. We can look for coverage that fits.
Does building height matter?
Some insurance companies limit work above a set number of stories. Tell us about your jobs so the policy matches.
Need a Certificate for a Job?
Send us the contract and we'll match the requirements.
Home / Contractors / Paving
Paving Contractor Insurance
Paving puts heavy equipment, hot asphalt and public traffic together on every job, and contracts often ask for limits and bonds beyond a standard policy. We compare insurance companies that write paving, schedule your pavers and rollers the way you use them, and match your coverage to the contract before the job starts. Call or text about your next bid and talk it through with someone who knows site work.
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Heavy civil
Coverage Built for Paving Contractors
Asphalt and concrete paving run heavy equipment near traffic and finished property. We place it with insurance companies that write the work.
- General liability with completed operations
- Contractors equipment for pavers, rollers and milling machines
- Commercial auto for dump trucks and lowboys
- Workers comp for your crews
- Umbrella limits your contracts require
- Bid, performance and payment bonds
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Paving runs heavy machines near traffic, and contracts reflect it. We go through each point with you before you sign.
- Bonds. Public and larger private paving jobs commonly require performance and payment bonds.
- Equipment. General liability doesn't cover your own pavers, rollers and milling machines, so contractors equipment coverage is usually needed.
- Work zones. Work zones near traffic often lead contracts to require higher auto and liability limits.
- Completed work. Injuries tied to your finished work, like a fall on a new lot, fall under completed operations. Make sure your policy includes it.
- Trucks and trailers. Dump trucks and lowboys need commercial auto with the right limits.
- Additional insured. Owners and GCs usually require additional insured status and waiver of subrogation on the policy itself.
Pair It With
Gaps Paving Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Doing Full Site Development?
If you clear, grade and pave as well, your liability and equipment coverage need to reflect all of it.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Paving Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Am I covered if a new lot cracks?
Completed operations coverage, part of most contractor liability policies, responds to covered damage or injury after your work is finished. Faulty work itself is often excluded, so we walk you through what's covered.
Are rented machines covered?
Contractors equipment coverage can include rented and leased machines, plus the rental agreement's requirements.
Can you help with bonds for public work?
Yes. We handle bid, performance and payment bonds and can work on bonding capacity as you grow.
Bidding a Paving Job?
Send us the contract requirements and we'll match them.
Home / Contractors / Plumbing
Plumbing Contractor Insurance
A leak from your work can soak a home or business long after you've left, and the claim comes back to you. We compare insurance companies that write plumbing contractors, check for water damage and mold exclusions, and cover your vans, tools and parts. Call or text with your next contract and a real person will go through it with you.
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Plumbing
Coverage Built for Plumbing Contractors
Service calls, new construction and repipes each carry different risks. We match coverage to the work you actually do.
- General liability with completed operations
- Coverage for mold and water damage where available
- Commercial auto for service vans
- Tools and equipment, including parts in your vans
- Workers comp for your plumbers
- License and permit bonds
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Water damage claims can arrive months after the job is done. We go through each point with you before you sign.
- Completed work. Water damage from completed work is one of the most common plumbing claims, so completed operations coverage matters.
- Mold. Mold is excluded or limited on many liability policies, so it's worth checking.
- License bonds. Many states and cities require plumbers to carry a license or permit bond.
- Type of work. Service and repair work is often rated differently from new construction. Describe all of your work when you quote.
- Vans and tools. Service vans need commercial auto, and the tools and parts inside need their own coverage.
- Workers comp. Many states require contractors to carry workers comp, in some states from the first employee.
Pair It With
Gaps Plumbing Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Pollution Is Usually Excluded
Many liability policies exclude pollution, so a contractors pollution policy may be needed for the work you do.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Your Tools Need Their Own Coverage
Liability doesn't cover your own tools. Tools and equipment coverage protects them on the job and in your truck.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Plumbing Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Am I covered for a leak after the job is done?
Completed operations coverage, part of most contractor liability policies, responds to covered damage or injury after your work is finished. Faulty work itself is often excluded, so we walk you through what's covered.
Is mold covered?
Many policies exclude or limit mold. We check the policy and look for options that include it.
Are parts and tools in my van covered?
Not by your auto or liability policy. Tools and equipment coverage protects them, including in your vehicle.
Need a Certificate for a Job?
Send us the contract and we'll match the requirements.
Home / Contractors / Pool service
Pool Service Insurance
Pool chemicals, wet decks and equipment repairs are all part of the job, and many general policies weren't written for them. We compare insurance companies that write pool service and repair, check for chemical and pollution exclusions, and cover your trucks and gear. Call or text and talk with a real person, in English or Spanish.
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Pool service
Coverage Built for Pool Service
Cleaning, chemical treatment and repairs each carry different risks. We match coverage to the work you actually do.
- General liability for pool service and repair
- Pollution coverage for pool chemicals
- Commercial auto for service trucks
- Tools and equipment, including chemicals and parts in your truck
- Workers comp for your techs
- Umbrella limits property managers require
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Pool work combines chemicals, water and people on the property. We go through each one with you before you sign.
- Chemicals. Pool chemicals can fall under pollution exclusions on some liability policies, so it's worth checking.
- Type of work. Pool service and pool construction are rated differently, so describe all of your work when you quote.
- Truck contents. Chemicals, parts and tools in your truck need their own coverage, since auto and liability policies don't cover them.
- After service. Someone hurt after you service a pool can bring a claim. Completed operations coverage responds to covered claims.
- Additional insured. HOAs and property managers often require additional insured status and set limits.
- Workers comp. Many states require contractors to carry workers comp, in some states from the first employee.
Pair It With
Gaps Pool Service Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Pollution Is Usually Excluded
Many liability policies exclude pollution, so a contractors pollution policy may be needed for the work you do.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Your Tools Need Their Own Coverage
Liability doesn't cover your own tools. Tools and equipment coverage protects them on the job and in your truck.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Your Personal Cars Need Their Own Policy
Your business policy covers business vehicles. The family cars at home need personal auto, and we can quote both.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
Questions
What Pool Service Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Is a chemical spill covered?
Some liability policies treat chemical releases as pollution, which is often excluded. We check and add pollution coverage where needed.
What if someone is hurt after I service a pool?
Injuries tied to your work can fall under general liability, including completed operations. We make sure your policy fits service work.
Do repairs or remodeling change my coverage?
Repair and construction work are often rated differently from service. Tell us everything you do so the policy matches.
Need a Certificate for a Property Manager?
Send us the contract and we'll match the requirements.
Home / Contractors / Roofing
Roofing Contractor Insurance
Roofing is one of the hardest trades to insure, and many insurance companies limit it or won't write it. We go to the ones that do, check for limits on height, residential work and torch or hot work, and match your certificates to what GCs and homeowners require. Call or text with your next contract and talk it through with someone who knows contractor coverage.
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Roofing
Coverage Built for Roofing Contractors
Residential, commercial, repair and new roofs each carry different risks. We place your work with insurance companies that write it.
- General liability written for roofing, with completed operations
- Workers comp for your crews
- Commercial auto for trucks and trailers
- Tools and equipment coverage
- Umbrella limits GCs and owners require
- License, permit and performance bonds
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Roofing is one of the hardest classes to place, and the details decide your price. We go through each one with you before you sign.
- Type of work. Many insurance companies limit roofing by height, residential versus commercial work, or torch and hot tar work, so describe all of your work when you quote.
- Workers comp. Falls make roofing workers comp one of the more expensive classes, so class codes and payroll need to be right.
- Licensing. Many states and cities require roofers to be licensed, and some require a bond.
- Completed work. Leaks after a job are a common roofing claim. Completed operations coverage responds to covered damage.
- Subcontractors. Uninsured subs can be added to your premium at audit. Keep a certificate from every sub you use.
- Additional insured. GCs and property managers usually require additional insured status on the policy, not just the certificate.
Pair It With
Gaps Roofing Contractors Often Miss
Liability is only the start. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Your Tools Need Their Own Coverage
Liability doesn't cover your own tools. Tools and equipment coverage protects them on the job and in your truck.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
Bonds for Public and Larger Jobs
Public and larger private projects commonly require performance and payment bonds, and we help with those too.
Questions
What Roofing Contractors Ask Us
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
Why is roofing insurance so expensive?
Falls and water damage make roofing one of the riskiest trades. Shopping several insurance companies and getting your class codes right both help.
Does my policy cover torch or hot work?
Some policies exclude it. Tell us if you use torches or hot tar so we place you where it's covered.
Do I need workers comp if I only use subs?
Uninsured subs can be counted as your employees at audit. Collect certificates from every sub, and we can quote comp for your own crew.
Bidding a Roofing Job?
Send us the contract requirements and we'll match them.
Home / Contractors / Bonds
Contractor Bonds
Without the right bond, you can't bid the job, pull the permit or keep your license. We help you get license, permit, bid, performance and payment bonds, explain what the surety looks at, and help you grow your bonding capacity as your business grows. Call or text with the bond requirement and we'll go through it with you.
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Types of bonds
Bonds We Help With
Each bond answers a different requirement. We help you figure out which one you need and get it in place.
- License and permit bonds required by states and cities
- Bid bonds that back your bid if you win the job
- Performance bonds that back finishing the work
- Payment bonds that back paying your subs and suppliers
- Maintenance bonds for a set period after the job
Good to Know
Before You Buy
A bond is a promise backed by your company, so the terms matter. We go through each one with you before you sign.
- Not insurance. A bond isn't insurance for you. If the surety pays a claim, it expects you to pay it back.
- Public work. Federal construction contracts require performance and payment bonds under the Miller Act, and most states have similar rules for public work.
- Underwriting. For larger bonds, sureties look at your financial statements, work history and credit.
- License bonds. Many states and cities require a license or permit bond before you can work.
- Cost. Bond premium is usually a percentage of the bond amount, set by the surety.
- Bonding capacity. Your capacity grows with clean financials and completed jobs. Keep your statements current.
Pair It With
Gaps Bonded Contractors Often Miss
A bond is only part of the picture. These need their own coverage, and we check for each one when we quote.
A Bond Doesn't Replace Liability
Bonds protect the project owner. Your general liability protects you from injury and damage claims.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
The Building Isn't Covered While It Goes Up
Your liability policy doesn't cover the structure under construction. Builders risk does, sized to the project.
Uninsured Subs Can Raise Your Premium
At audit, uninsured subs can be counted as your employees. Collect a certificate from every sub you hire.
Work Trucks Need Commercial Auto
Personal auto usually excludes vehicles used mainly for business. Commercial auto covers your trucks and the people who drive them.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
Questions
What Contractors Ask Us About Bonds
Don't see your question? Ask us directly. A licensed agent will answer, in English or Spanish.
How much does a bond cost?
It depends on the bond type, the amount and your credit and financials. We'll get you a quote.
What is bonding capacity?
It's the total amount of bonded work a surety will back at one time. Strong financials and a good track record help it grow.
Can a new contractor get bonded?
Often yes, especially for license and smaller bonds. Larger bonds may need more history or financial information.
Need a Bond for Your Next Job?
Send us the bond requirement and we'll take it from there.
Term Life Insurance
If your family depends on your income, the question isn't whether you need coverage but how long they could manage without it. Each life insurance company views health and age differently, so we shop several, match the amount and length to your mortgage, income and kids, and guide you through underwriting step by step. Call or text and talk it through with a real person, with no pressure to buy.
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Who It's For
Is Term Life Right for You?
- Parents with children at home
- Homeowners with a mortgage
- Anyone whose family depends on their income
- Business owners covering a loan
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Term life is simple, but a few choices decide how well it fits. We go through each one with you before you apply.
- Several companies. We compare several companies and explain your options in plain English or Spanish.
- Locked rates. Rates are generally locked in for the full term.
- Conversion. Many term policies can be converted to permanent coverage without a new medical exam, within set time limits.
- End of term. Coverage ends when the term ends unless it's renewed or converted.
- No-exam options. Some companies offer coverage without a medical exam for certain ages and amounts.
- Coverage through work. Coverage through work often ends when you leave the job and is often only one or two times your salary.
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Gaps Families Often Miss
Term life is one piece of protecting your family. These are the gaps we check for when we talk with you.
Term Ends, Some Needs Don't
Final expenses and leaving something behind last a lifetime. Permanent coverage or a conversion option can cover those.
Your Mortgage Is Its Own Number
Many families size a policy to what they owe on the house, separate from income protection.
Funeral Costs Come First
Final expense coverage is a smaller policy for funeral costs and final bills, separate from income protection.
A Lawsuit Can Be Bigger Than Your Limits
A serious accident or a guest hurt at your home can lead to a claim above your limits. An umbrella adds protection on top of your home and auto.
Is Your Home Insured to Rebuild?
Many homes are insured for what was paid, not what it would cost to rebuild today. We check that first.
Own a Business? It Needs Coverage Too
If the business depends on you, key person coverage gives it money to keep going.
More Life Insurance
Other Life Options
Compare Term Life Options.
Final approval and pricing are set by the insurance company after you apply.
Permanent Life Insurance
Permanent life insurance can last your whole life and build cash value, but the details are where people get lost. We explain in plain language what's guaranteed and what isn't, including the costs, compare whole and universal life from several companies, and review it with you as your plans change. Call or text with any question. There's no cost to talk it through.
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Who It's For
Is Permanent Life Right for You?
- People who want coverage that doesn't expire
- Leaving money to family or planning an estate
- A lifelong need, like caring for a dependent with special needs
- Business owners planning for succession
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Permanent life lasts your lifetime, and the policy type decides how it grows. We go through each option with you before you apply.
- Several companies. We compare several companies and explain your options in plain English or Spanish.
- Whole life. Whole life generally has fixed premiums and guaranteed cash value growth.
- Universal life. Universal life has flexible premiums, but paying too little can cause the policy to lapse.
- Policy loans. You can usually borrow against cash value, but unpaid loans reduce the death benefit.
- Estate planning. Permanent coverage is often used for estate planning and leaving money to heirs.
- Taxes. Death benefits are generally paid to beneficiaries free of income tax.
Pair It With
Gaps to Check With Permanent Life
Permanent life is one piece of your plan. These are the gaps we check for when we talk with you.
More Coverage for the Busy Years
Many people pair permanent coverage with a term policy for the years the kids are home and the mortgage is big.
Just Want Final Costs Covered?
If you only need funeral costs and final bills covered, final expense may be simpler.
Partners Need a Funded Buy-Sell
If a partner passes away, life insurance is often how the agreement gets paid for.
Your Business Depends on Key People
If losing one person would hurt sales or operations, key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and keep going.
A Lawsuit Can Be Bigger Than Your Limits
A serious accident or a guest hurt at your home can lead to a claim above your limits. An umbrella adds protection on top of your home and auto.
Is Your Home Insured to Rebuild?
Many homes are insured for what was paid, not what it would cost to rebuild today. We check that first.
More Life Insurance
Other Life Options
Compare Permanent Life Options.
Final approval and pricing are set by the insurance company after you apply.
Final Expense Insurance
Nobody wants their family choosing between a funeral and the bills. Some companies ask a few health questions and some ask none, so we find the ones that fit your health and explain the amounts and any waiting periods, in English or Spanish, with no pressure. Call or text and a real person will walk you and your family through it.
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Who It's For
Is Final Expense Right for You?
- Adults in their 50s to 80s
- People who want to spare their family the cost of a funeral
- Those who may not qualify for larger policies
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Final expense coverage is built to be easy to get, but the benefit amount and waiting period still matter. We go through each with you before you apply.
- Several companies. We compare several companies and explain your options in plain English or Spanish.
- Funeral costs. The National Funeral Directors Association put the median cost of a funeral with viewing and burial at $8,300 in 2023.
- Health questions. Many final expense policies use a few health questions instead of a medical exam.
- Waiting period. Some policies have a waiting period, often two years, before the full benefit is paid for death from illness.
- Level premiums. Premiums generally stay the same, and coverage doesn't expire as long as premiums are paid.
- Beneficiary. Name someone you trust to handle the arrangements. The benefit is paid to your beneficiary, who can use it for the funeral and other bills.
Pair It With
Gaps to Check With Final Expense
Final expense covers funeral costs and final bills. These are the gaps we check for when we talk with you.
Still Have a Mortgage or Kids at Home?
Term life covers bigger needs, like income and debts, for a set number of years.
The House Payment Doesn't Stop
Mortgage protection is sized to what you owe so your family can keep the home.
Want Coverage That Lasts Your Whole Life?
Permanent life is designed to last your lifetime and build cash value over time.
Is Your Home Insured to Rebuild?
Many homes are insured for what was paid, not what it would cost to rebuild today. We check that first.
State Minimum Auto Limits Rarely Cover a Serious Accident
Anything over your limits can come back to you. We show you what higher limits cost.
A Lawsuit Can Be Bigger Than Your Limits
A serious accident or a guest hurt at your home can lead to a claim above your limits. An umbrella adds protection on top of your home and auto.
More Life Insurance
Other Life Options
Compare Final Expense Options.
Final approval and pricing are set by the insurance company after you apply.
Home / Life / Mortgage Protection
Mortgage Protection Insurance
If something happened to you, could your family keep making the house payment? Mortgage protection is life insurance sized to what you owe. We compare it with the lender offers that show up in your mail, the benefit goes to your family instead of the lender, and the same team that handles your home insurance plans it with you. Call or text and we'll compare it with the offer you got.
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Who It's For
Is Mortgage Protection Right for You?
- New homeowners
- Families that rely on one main income
- Anyone refinancing or buying a bigger home
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Mortgage protection is built around your loan, but it pays your family, not the bank. We go through each detail with you before you apply.
- Several companies. We compare several companies and explain your options in plain English or Spanish.
- Not PMI. It's different from the mortgage insurance (PMI) a lender may require, which protects the lender, not your family.
- Term length. The term length is often matched to the years left on your mortgage.
- Living benefits. Some policies include living benefits for serious illness, depending on the company.
- Level or decreasing. Some policies shrink with your loan balance while others stay level. A level benefit can leave your family money beyond the mortgage.
- Your family decides. The benefit goes to your beneficiaries, not the lender. They decide whether to pay off the mortgage or use it elsewhere.
Pair It With
Gaps Homeowners Often Miss
Mortgage protection covers the house payment. These are the gaps we check for when we talk with you.
Your Home Policy Covers the House, Not the Payment
Homeowners insurance pays to repair or rebuild. It doesn't pay the mortgage if something happens to you.
Flood Isn't Covered by Your Home Policy
Home and renters policies exclude flood, even outside high-risk zones, and most flood policies have a waiting period before they start.
Your Family Needs More Than the House
Term life sized to your income covers bills, school and everything else.
Funeral Costs Come First
Final expense coverage is a smaller policy for funeral costs and final bills, separate from income protection.
A Lawsuit Can Be Bigger Than Your Limits
A serious accident or a guest hurt at your home can lead to a claim above your limits. An umbrella adds protection on top of your home and auto.
Want Coverage That Lasts Your Whole Life?
Permanent life is designed to last your lifetime and build cash value over time.
More Life Insurance
Other Life Options
Compare Mortgage Protection Options.
Final approval and pricing are set by the insurance company after you apply.
Key Person Insurance
If one person drives your sales, runs operations or holds key relationships, losing them could put the business at risk overnight. Key person coverage gives the business money to recruit, cover lost revenue and reassure lenders. We start with how that loss would affect revenue, loans and hiring, then compare companies and size it to that person's value. Call or text and we'll talk through what that person means to your business.
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Who It's For
Is Key Person Right for You?
- Businesses that depend on one owner's relationships or skills
- Companies with loans that require it
- Partnerships and family businesses
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Key person coverage protects the business, so ownership and taxes are set up differently than personal life insurance. We go through each with you before you apply.
- Several companies. We compare several companies and explain your options in plain English or Spanish.
- Ownership. The business owns the policy, pays the premium and is the beneficiary.
- Taxes. Premiums are generally not tax deductible, and benefits are generally received free of income tax when IRS notice, consent and reporting rules are followed. Check with your tax advisor.
- Loan requirements. Lenders sometimes require key person coverage as a condition of a loan.
- Benefit amount. The amount is often based on the person's salary, the revenue they bring in or the cost to replace them.
- Policy type. Term is common for a set loan or contract period. Permanent coverage can build cash value the business may use later.
Pair It With
Gaps Business Owners Often Miss
Key person coverage protects the business from losing someone. These are the gaps we check for when we talk with you.
Partners Need a Funded Buy-Sell
If a partner passes away, life insurance is often how the agreement gets paid for.
Lawsuits Need Liability Coverage
A customer injury or damaged property can lead to a lawsuit. General liability covers it, plus your defense.
Employee Injuries Need Workers Comp
Injuries to your own employees fall under workers comp, which most states require once you have employees.
Your Building and Equipment Need Property Coverage
Fire, theft and storms hit what keeps the doors open. Property coverage protects your building, equipment and inventory.
Owners Need Personal Coverage Too
Business coverage pays the business. Your family needs its own life policy.
Data Breaches Can Shut a Business Down
Most liability and property policies exclude cyber events. A cyber policy helps pay for the response.
More Life Insurance
Other Life Options
Compare Key Person Options.
Final approval and pricing are set by the insurance company after you apply.
Home / Life / Buy-Sell Funding
Buy-Sell Funding
A buy-sell agreement without the money behind it can leave a partner's family and the business in a tough spot. Life insurance is often how it gets paid for. We work with your attorney and accountant so the coverage matches the agreement, compare several companies, and review it as the value of the business grows. Call or text and we'll start with your agreement.
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Who It's For
Is Buy-Sell Funding Right for You?
- Businesses with two or more owners
- Family businesses planning succession
- Owners with a buy-sell agreement that isn't funded yet
Good to Know
Before You Buy
Buy-sell funding only works when the policies match the agreement behind them. We go through each piece with you before you apply.
- Several companies. We compare several companies and explain your options in plain English or Spanish.
- Plan structure. In a cross-purchase plan each owner insures the others, and in an entity plan the business owns the policies.
- Regular reviews. Coverage amounts should be reviewed as the business grows in value.
- Without funding. Without funding, surviving partners may have to borrow or sell assets to buy out a partner's family.
- The agreement. The insurance funds your buy-sell agreement, so the two should match. Your attorney drafts the agreement itself.
- Disability. Many agreements also address a partner's disability, which life insurance doesn't cover. Some companies offer disability buyout coverage.
Pair It With
Gaps Business Owners Often Miss
A funded buy-sell protects the partners. These are the gaps we check for when we talk with you.
The Business Needs Its Own Coverage
Key person coverage gives the business money to recruit and cover lost revenue.
Owners Need Personal Coverage Too
Business coverage pays the business. Your family needs its own life policy.
Lawsuits Need Liability Coverage
A customer injury or damaged property can lead to a lawsuit. General liability covers it, plus your defense.
Your Building and Equipment Need Property Coverage
Fire, theft and storms hit what keeps the doors open. Property coverage protects your building, equipment and inventory.
Contracts Often Ask for Higher Limits
A commercial umbrella adds a layer above your liability, auto and employers liability, often for less than raising each limit.
Lifelong Coverage for Long Partnerships
When partners plan to stay in business for decades, permanent life can fund the agreement for as long as it lasts.
More Life Insurance
Other Life Options
Compare Buy-Sell Funding Options.
Final approval and pricing are set by the insurance company after you apply.
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This policy explains what information J&D Insurance Associates, LLC collects, how we use it and the choices you have. Effective October 20, 2026.
Information We Collect
- Details you give us when you request a quote, ask a question or manage a policy, like your name, phone, email, address, date of birth, vehicles, property, business details and, for life insurance, health information.
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How We Use It
- To compare insurance companies, request quotes and place and service your policies.
- To answer your questions and contact you about your quote, your policy, renewals and claims.
- To meet our legal and licensing obligations and to protect against fraud.
Who We Share It With
- Insurance companies and their underwriters, so they can quote, issue and service your coverage.
- Service providers who help us run our business, like email, phone and software providers, who must keep your information confidential.
- Government agencies or others when the law requires it.
- We do not sell your personal information.
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