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Are you a contractor with a growing business? Or have you been established for many years, yet are still not sure if all of your insurance needs are met? At E.S.T.I.R. Inc. we want the community business owners to be fully protected in case of any event. Here are some commonly asks questions about contractor’s insurance in Newark, NJ.
- Is it a legal requirement to have contractor’s insurance in NJ? Commercial general liability with a minimum of $500,000 per occurrence is the requirement in NJ. It is not only legally required but the law also states that you must post the certificate of insurance and the telephone number of the insurance agency issuing it at your job site.
- Do I need an umbrella policy? The answer depends on your situation. A general liability policy covers one million at most if your project or potential risk is higher than that umbrella policies can cover up to ten million in a typical case.
- Why Would I need more than the minimum, I am just a small business? There are big risks in the contractor’s business regardless of the size of the job. For example, the materials you are working with and the whole job site may only amount to 100,000 which is within the range of minimum coverage. However, what if you lose a finger to a band saw? Or an employee gets severely wounded by a pressure washer? There are a million variations of bodily harm risk that makes a higher coverage-worthy.
Contact us at E.S.T.I.R. Inc. if you have any further questions about contractor’s insurance or if you are ready to update your policy. We proudly serve business owners in and around Newark, NJ.