Business Insurance for Excavation Contractors

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A skid steer accident could result in costly medical bills, or theft of heavy equipment could necessitate a loan to replace the loss. Protect your business with affordable insurance for excavators.

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What types of insurance do excavation contractors need?

These policies cover the most common risks of excavation businesses.

General liability insurance

This policy covers third-party excavation risks, such as client property damage caused by a backhoe. Bundle with property insurance for savings in a business owner’s policy (BOP).

BEST FOR

Slip-and-fall accidents
Damaged customer property
Product liability insurance

Workers’ compensation insurance

Most states require workers’ comp for excavation businesses that have employees. It also protects sole proprietors from work injury costs that health insurance might deny.

BEST FOR

Employee medical expenses
Missed wages
Employee injury lawsuits

Commercial auto insurance

This policy covers third-party injuries and property damage caused by excavation company vehicles, as well as repairs to vehicles damaged by weather or vandalism.

BEST FOR

Physical damage and collision coverage
Injuries caused to another person
Vandalism and theft

Contractor’s tools and equipment insurance

This insurance policy helps pay for repair or replacement of an excavation contractor’s equipment and tools if they are lost, stolen, or damaged.

BEST FOR

Equipment less than five years old
Mobile equipment
Small tools

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Why do excavation contractors need business insurance?

Whether you specialize in residential excavation or commercial grading, earth moving is a risky profession. Excavator insurance can help cover medical bills for a Bobcat operator's back injury, a lawsuit over a fence damaged by a mini excavator, equipment theft, and more.

How much does insurance cost for excavation contractors?

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Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:

Excavation services offered
Business equipment and property
Revenue
Location
Number of employees

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