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Insurance built
for contractors.

We shop 50+ carriers and deliver real quotes in 2 hours.

Same-day
Coverage binding on business days
US-wide
Licensed in all 50 states
~60s
Typical COI issuance
Dedicated
Your own broker, on call

Your trade, your project type, and your state all affect your rate.

Here's every type of coverage we place — matched to what contractors actually do on the job.

General liability insurance for construction contractors
01

General Liability

If someone gets hurt on your job site or you damage a client's property, GL pays the claim. Required by most GCs before you start — coverage typically bound same day.

Builder's Risk Insurance for construction projects
02

Builder's Risk

Materials, equipment, and structures on site — from groundbreaking to final inspection. Covers fire, theft, storm damage, and vandalism while the project is active.

Commercial auto insurance for contractor vehicles and fleets
03

Commercial Auto

Your trucks and work vehicles — from a single van to a full fleet. We place with carriers who write contractor vehicle use correctly, not personal-auto carriers trying to stretch their form.

Umbrella and excess liability insurance for contractors
04

Umbrella & Excess

An extra layer above your GL and auto limits. Commercial contracts over $5M routinely require it — we build the policy to match your contract's specific insurance schedule.

Tools and equipment insurance for contractors
05

Tools & Equipment

Coverage for theft, damage, and equipment breakdown — on site, in the truck, or in transit between jobs.

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From your first message to a bound policy.

Tell us your trade

Your trade, project types, and annual revenue. Takes under 5 minutes.

We compare 50+ carriers

Filtered for your trade and state — real quotes, not estimates.

Bind coverage same day

Most contractors bind the same day. COIs typically issued in under 60 seconds. We re-shop at every renewal.

Why contractors switch

We run your info through 50+ carriers. Every quote. Every renewal.

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Automated platformTraditional brokerAcolite
Quote speedMinutesDays to a week2 hours
Carriers compared1 (their underwriting)2–3 preferred50+ every quote
Trade-specific pricingGeneric contractor rateVariesMatched to your trade
COI issuance24–48 hours24–48 hoursTypically under 60 seconds
When you file a claimContact form or hold musicDepends on the brokerYour broker picks up the phone
Renewals re-shoppedAuto-renewed, rate goes upOften sent to same carrier50+ carriers, every renewal

Competitor columns reflect general market observations and do not refer to any specific named company.

Every contractor gets a broker who knows their trade.

Tell us your trade — we'll handle the rest.

General ContractorFull Program

General Contractors

GL, builder's risk, auto, umbrella — full OCIP and CCIP program.

ElectricianTrade-Rated

Electricians

Priced for your actual work — not a generic electrical tier.

HVAC ContractorNo Exclusions

HVAC Contractors

Covers refrigerant handling and mechanical work — no surprise exclusions.

RooferSpecialty GL

Roofers

Roofing has the highest GL rates. We know who prices it fairly.

Concrete ContractorCompleted Ops

Concrete Contractors

Completed operations liability placed with carriers who write it correctly.

ExcavationEquipment Risk

Excavation & Site Prep

Equipment, utility damage, care/custody — risks most generalists miss.

We also cover plumbers, framers, drywall, painters, and more. Tell us your trade →

What contractors ask — and what they found.

★★★★★

“Had a claim after a break-in at the job site — tools gone, materials damaged. My broker picked up on the first call and had an adjuster on the phone the same afternoon. The claim was settled in 11 days.”

James TranOwner, Tran Drywall & Plaster, Houston TX

Individual results may vary.

★★★★★

“Our GC needed a COI update before we could start on Monday. Acolite had it done Sunday afternoon. That's the kind of broker you need when a job is on the line.”

Carmen DelgadoOwner, D&C Electrical Services, Phoenix AZ

Individual results may vary.

★★★★★

“Got our GL and builder's risk quoted in 2 hours. Saved $1,800 compared to what we'd been paying at renewal. Told every sub I work with to call them.”

Mike ReyesOwner, MR Framing & Carpentry, Sacramento CA

Individual results may vary. Actual savings depend on prior premium, trade, and carrier selection.

★★★★★

“We were paying $14K a year for GL and had no idea we were overpaying until Acolite re-shopped it. Same limits, better carrier, $9,200. My old broker never even ran the comparison.”

Danny KowalskiOwner, Kowalski Concrete & Excavation, Chicago IL

Individual results may vary. Actual savings depend on prior premium, trade, and carrier selection.

Questions contractors ask before they call.

Most contractors get a quote within 2 hours. For standard GL, we can often bind coverage same day. Builder's risk for active projects is typically bound in 1–2 days.

This is one of the most common calls we get. GC contracts often require specific coverage changes — primary/non-contributory wording, additional insured status, or waiver of subrogation on your GL policy. Send us the insurance schedule and we'll tell you exactly what you need and whether your current policy already covers it.

Yes — we are licensed nationwide. We have carrier relationships across the country and know the specific filing requirements and markets for each state.

We shop your risk across 50+ carriers in real time. Most brokers work with 2–3 markets — we cast a much wider net, which means more competition and lower rates for you.

A COI is a one-page document that proves you have insurance — GCs and project owners require it before you can work on a job. Once you're bound, we can issue a COI in under 60 seconds.

Absolutely. Adding a GC, property owner, or lender as an additional insured is standard practice and something we handle as part of your policy setup — or anytime a new project requires it.

Claims history doesn't automatically disqualify you. We work with carriers that specialize in non-standard risks and can often still find competitive coverage, even with past claims.

No. Getting a quote is completely free and there's no obligation to buy. We're only paid a commission by the carrier when you bind a policy — your quote process costs you nothing.

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