Coverage for Florida contractors & construction businesses

Insurance for Contractors in Miami Lakes, FL.

Contractors carry risk no office-based business ever sees — crews on ladders and roofs, expensive tools moving between sites, work trucks on I-75 at 6 a.m., and general contractors who won't let you on the job without a certificate of insurance in hand. Coverage Insurance Agency builds construction programs for trades across Miami Lakes, Hialeah, Doral, and all of Miami-Dade County: general liability, workers compensation, commercial auto, and tools and equipment coverage, coordinated under one local advisor. Whether you're a one-truck sub or a growing GC, we know the carriers that want construction risk in South Florida — and we issue the COIs that keep your jobs moving. Explore our commercial insurance hub for the full lineup of business coverages.

What Contractors Need

Coverage built around the job site.

Construction exposure is different, so the policies are different. We assemble the lines that matter for your trade and your contracts — nothing you don't need, and nothing missing when a GC or property owner asks for proof.

  • General liability (GL) — covers third-party bodily injury and property damage on the job; the coverage clients and general contractors almost always require before you start.
  • Workers compensation — pays medical bills and lost wages when a crew member is hurt; Florida holds construction to a stricter one-employee threshold.
  • Commercial auto / work trucks — protects the trucks and vans that haul your crew, materials, and tools, with higher limits than a personal auto policy.
  • Tools & equipment (inland marine) — covers gear and equipment against theft or damage at the shop, in transit, or on site, where it's most exposed.
  • Surety bonds — license, permit, and contract bonds that many trades and projects in Florida require to bid and pull permits.
  • Umbrella / excess liability — adds limits on top of your GL and auto for the large-loss claim that could otherwise sink the business.

Why Coverage

Serving Miami Lakes, Hialeah, Doral, Miami Gardens & all of Miami-Dade County.

A local agency that actually knows construction risk.

We work with contractors across Miami-Dade every day, so we know which carriers write roofers, framers, electricians, plumbers, and GCs at fair terms — and which ones quietly walk away after one claim. Because we're independent, we shop multiple A-rated markets against your trade, payroll, and revenue instead of forcing you into a single product. We turn around certificates of insurance and additional-insured endorsements fast, so a paperwork gap never costs you a start date. And we help you navigate Florida's construction workers-comp rules — including when an exemption makes sense and when a policy is the smarter call.

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Core Contractor Coverages

The four policies most Miami-Dade contractors carry.

Every trade is different, but these are the lines that show up on almost every construction program we write. We quote each on its own or coordinate them as one package.

General Liability

Covers third-party injuries and property damage on the job — the policy GCs and clients require before you can start work.

Workers Comp

Pays medical care and lost wages for injured crew. Florida's construction industry triggers the requirement at just one employee.

Commercial Auto

Insures the work trucks and vans that move your crew, materials, and equipment — with limits a personal policy won't match.

Tools & Equipment

Inland marine coverage for your tools and equipment against theft or damage — at the shop, in transit, or out on the job site.

Common Questions

Contractor insurance in Florida, made clear.

What insurance do contractors need in Florida?

Most carry general liability — which clients and GCs almost always require — plus workers comp, commercial auto for work trucks, and tools and equipment coverage (inland marine). Depending on your trade and projects, you may also need a surety bond. We build the program around the work you actually do.

Do I need workers comp if I'm a contractor with no employees?

Florida holds construction to a stricter standard: businesses generally must carry workers comp once they have one or more employees, and even sole proprietors, officers, and members in construction must either carry it or file a state exemption. Non-construction businesses only trigger it at four employees. We help you sort out exemptions.

What is a certificate of insurance (COI) and why do general contractors require one?

A COI is one-page proof of your active coverage that GCs and property owners require before you start a job, often naming them as an additional insured. It confirms you carry the limits the contract calls for. We issue COIs and additional-insured endorsements quickly, so jobs aren't delayed.

How much does contractor insurance cost?

It varies by trade, payroll, annual revenue, and claims history — a roofer pays very differently from a handyman or low-voltage installer. Because we're independent, we shop multiple A-rated carriers to fit your budget. Get a quote and we'll give you real numbers.

Related Coverage

Often paired with contractor insurance.

Most construction businesses run several policies at once. We coordinate them in one conversation — see also our commercial insurance hub.

Commercial Business

General liability and Business Owner's Policy packages for your operation — see commercial business insurance.

Workers Compensation

Florida workers comp for your crew, with help on construction exemptions — see workers compensation insurance.

Commercial Auto

Coverage for the trucks and vans your crew drives every day — see commercial auto insurance.

Ready to insure your contracting business?

Talk to a commercial advisor at our Miami Lakes office — fast COIs and clear guidance, no obligation.

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