Owning and operating a flooring contracting business means juggling schedules, crews, materials and client expectations — and managing the liability that comes with on-site work. Novatae Risk Group offers access to a General Liability Insurance program built specifically for the exposures common to flooring installers. The product was designed by Empire Underwriters to address both residential and commercial installation risks; use this program when your clients need package-level general liability protections with flexible endorsements for construction-related projects.
Please contact us at 800-758-8113 to speak to our experienced brokers about your General Liability Insurance for Flooring Installers accounts.
Overview
This program targets small- to medium-size flooring contractors and installers. Coverage options include common construction endorsements and contract-related enhancements that agents frequently need when placing subcontractors or prime contractors on renovation and new-build projects.
Ideal Accounts and Appetite
Best fit: independent flooring contractors with annual payrolls under $1,000,000. The program has a clear focus on installers and contractors engaged in:
- Residential and commercial flooring installation
- Wood and engineered flooring
- Carpet, laminate and tile installation
- New construction (including single-family homes) and repair/remodel projects
Typical accounts that will present well include single-trade subcontractors working on residential remodels and small commercial tenants performing tenant build-outs. Accounts with complex operations (significant design/build, heavy equipment rental, or multi-trade contractor operations) may require referral.
Coverage Highlights and Advantages
- Blanket Additional Insured endorsements to satisfy contract requirements
- Waiver of Subrogation and Primary & Non-Contributory wording available
- Per-project aggregate limits for construction projects
- Subsidence and prior projects coverage offered with limitations
- Available through admitted and non-admitted carriers up to A-XV ratings
Underwriting Notes and Minimums
Submission should include ACORD applications, a currently valued 3–5 year loss run, and the program supplemental application. Project-specific pollution exposures require completion of the pollution/project-specific application. Minimum premium: $1,500.
Territories and Availability
Admitted status: Most Available States. This program is available through Novatae Risk Group in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MS, MO, NV, NJ, NM, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV. Carriers include admitted and non-admitted markets up to A-XV ratings depending on the risk and state requirements.
How to Submit
Send complete submissions with ACORD applications, supplemental application, and 3–5 years of valued loss runs. For project work with pollution exposure, include the pollution/project-specific form. Underwriters review on a case-by-case basis and will advise on endorsements and limit options.
Why Place Flooring Installer Business with Novatae Risk Group
As a wholesale broker, Novatae Risk Group provides access to a specialized General Liability program tailored for flooring contractors, with both admitted and non-admitted placement options. The program’s contracting endorsements and per-project aggregate capability make it easier for agents to meet common GC and owner contractual demands without multiple referrals.
Example scenarios where this program fits:
- You have a small flooring subcontractor hired for residential remodels with tidy loss history and payroll under $500k — this program can provide blanket additional insured and primary/non-contributory wording to satisfy the GC.
- A regional installer doing mixed residential and light commercial work on tenant improvements needs per-project aggregate limits and waiver of subrogation — the program offers those endorsements with underwriting consideration.
Do you need a General Liability Insurance quote for your Flooring Installer Account?
Send an email to [email protected] with your coverage needs or call 800-758-8113 to speak to an underwriter immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of flooring installer accounts are a good fit for this program?
Small to mid-size single-trade flooring contractors with payrolls generally under $1,000,000. Typical fits include residential remodelers, new single-family home installers, and small commercial tenant improvement installers with standard installation operations.
Which endorsements commonly requested by GCs are available?
The program can provide Blanket Additional Insured, Waiver of Subrogation, Primary & Non-Contributory wording, and Per Project Aggregate endorsements subject to underwriting and state availability.
What submission materials are required to get a quote?
Include completed ACORD applications, the program supplemental application, and currently valued loss runs for the last 3–5 years. If the project includes potential pollution exposures, attach the pollution/project-specific application.
Are placements admitted or non-admitted?
Novatae Risk Group can place this program in most available states through admitted and non-admitted carriers up to A-XV ratings, depending on the state and the specific risk profile.
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