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Contractor license bonds must be issued by insurance carriers admitted in the state where the government agency requiring the bond resides. The insurance carrier issuing any surety bond, such as a contractor license bond, will also be referred to …
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Bonded and insured means your company has the proper insurance and has purchased a surety bond — though consumers also want to see that your employees are licensed contractors. Being licensed, bonded, and insured is a way to make your company more trustworthy and reliable.
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In a sense, a Contractor License Bond is insurance for others, paid by you. You will only need to "pay the insurance" if someone files a claim against your bond and that claim is determined to be valid. The surety company will pay the claim FIRST, then they will come to you for reimbursement. You are responsible for every penny the surety company pays out on a …
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Contractor License Bond and General Liability Insurance Brokers Posts. Published September 10, 2018 How to Save on California Contractors Insurance . Whether a Constructor operates a small, medium or large construction company, getting a Contractors Insurance is necessary for their operation. Insurances covers are serviced either on annual or monthly …
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Ferrante Insurance Services is offering Contractors License Bonds to protect yourself and your business. For an instant quote call 1-800-265-9291 today. Talk with one of our experienced agents, and allow them to provide you with the best Contractors License Bonds coverage at …
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Construction bond, also known as a contractor license bond, is a required bond for a construction project. A contractor is required to have construction bonds for nearly all government and public
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Electrical Contractor License Bond. Since electrical contracting is a highly skilled trade with a high degree of liability if work is performed improperly, many states require their electricians to carry a license bond. Although this bond is not insurance, it is usually purchased from your insurance provider. It is a financial guarantee that
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All contractors should be fully licensed as required in their jurisdiction, and anyone hiring a contractor should check their state’s contractor database to ensure that the contractor is licensed. However, a license is only one part of the picture — the surety bonds and insurance that are required to obtain that license are equally important.
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Contractor license bonds, like other surety bonds, are obtained through insurance companies and their agents that specialize in providing surety bond insurance. Agents approach contractor license bond companies and source quotes on behalf of their construction clients before presenting them to their clients for review.
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The Contractor License Bond is for the: Benefit of consumers who were financially damaged from defective construction, breach of contract, or code violations Benefit of consumers from unlawful liens against their property Employee who did not receive wages Employee or union who did not receive fringe benefits
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Contractor License Bond insurance, also known as “financial guaranty insurance“, is a type of insurance whereby an insurance company guarantees scheduled payments of interest and principal on a bond or other security in the event of a payment default by the issuer of the bond or security. A Contractor Bond is required by the Contractor State License Board (CSLB) in …
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Contractor License Bond. A contractor’s license bond is a type of commercial surety bond required by the state of California for the benefit of a contractor’s customers or employees should they be financially damaged as a result of a contractor’s unlawful actions. Contractors in California must post $15,000 surety bonds.
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A contractor license bond is a type of surety bond. Unlike insurance which protects the insured, a surety bond does not protect the bonded individual. Read on to find out more. Short on time? Check out our quick Contractor License Bond Guide. Who Needs a Contractor License Bond?
If your insurance company doesn’t offer the type of bond you’re interested in, you can always reach out to a private contractor bond company, or contact your state licensing board. The process of becoming a bonded and insured contractor may differ depending on which state you’re licensed in and which field you work in.
Requirements for the Contractor's Bond: The bond must be written by a surety company licensed through the California Department of Insurance. The bond must be in the amount of $15,000. The business name and license number on the bond must correspond exactly with the business name and license number on the CSLB's records.
Any aspiring or active contractor should review state and local laws to determine if a license or surety bond is required before bidding on a project. Additionally, many clients — especially federal and some state or local government entities — may require all contractors to be bonded before they will accept bids on a project.