Umbrella / Excess Liability for Shoring Contractors
Major urban development projects and transit construction increasingly require $5M to $10M in total liability capacity from shoring contractors. Umbrella provides those limits above your primary GL and auto cost-effectively.
What it covers
- Additional limits above primary GL
- Additional limits above commercial auto liability
- Additional limits above employers liability
- Defense costs above primary policy limits
Who it's for
- Shoring contractors on major urban high-rise and transit projects with high limit requirements
- Contractors working adjacent to high-value commercial and residential structures
- Established shoring contractors with significant project scale
Why CCA
- Umbrella quotes included with your primary program
- Capacity available to $10M and above for major shoring contractors
- Fast certificate issuance showing total combined limits for project bid packages
Common questions about umbrella / excess liability
Project requirements vary — $5M total capacity is common on major urban projects; transit and infrastructure projects may require $10M or more. We structure umbrella around your specific project client requirements.
Yes. Contractors Choice Agency holds licenses in all 50 states and writes shoring contractor programs coast to coast. NPN 8608479.
AM Best A+ rated specialty carriers with appetites for shoring and excavation support contractor risks. Carrier selection depends on your specific operation, states, and system types.
Call 844-967-5247 immediately. We provide 2-hour claims response during business hours.
Yes. Monthly payment plans and premium finance options are available for shoring contractor programs.
Yes. Once coverage is bound, we issue certificates same day including AI endorsements as required by project owners and GCs.
Since 2005 — over 20 years. Shoring and excavation support contractor programs have been a specialty focus since 2011.
Business name, years in operation, annual revenue, number of employees, shoring system types, whether you are design-build or install-only, states where you work, and claims history for the past 5 years.
Yes. We insure shoring contractors of all sizes — from two-person underpinning crews to established multi-crew earth retention firms.
Yes. Professional liability for design-build shoring contractors is a core part of our program. We structure E&O coverage for the professional services component of your shoring work.
Yes. Multi-state workers comp coordination is standard for shoring contractors who follow projects across state lines.
844-967-5247, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.
12220 E Riggs Road, Suite #105, Chandler, AZ 85249.
josh@contractorschoiceagency.com.
Yes. Submit the quote form at shoringinsurance.com/quote and we will respond within 15 minutes during business hours.
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