May 2026

If you’re getting your California contractor license—or renewing it—you’re going to hear the word “bond” a lot. And if you’re like most contractors, your first question is probably: “What exactly is a Contractor Bond… and why do I need one?” The problem is that most explanations online are filled with insurance jargon that doesn’t actually […]

If you’re a contractor, you’ve probably run into this situation: A client, builder, or property manager asks you for more insurance coverage than your policy provides. You call your insurance company… and they tell you your General Liability policy is capped at: $1,000,000 per occurrence $2,000,000 aggregate So what do you do? That’s where Excess