(503) 395-4060 18773 SW Martinazzi Ave, Ste 220, Tualatin, OR 97062 @escalante_agency

Why General Liability Matters

One accident on a job site can cost more than a year of premiums. General liability protects your business when someone is hurt or property is damaged because of your work, and in Oregon you need it to hold a CCB license and win bids from general contractors.

  • Bodily injury
    A homeowner or passerby is hurt at your job site.
  • Property damage
    You damage a client’s home, building or belongings while you work.
  • Completed work
    A problem shows up after the job is done, like a leak or a failed install.
  • Personal and advertising injury
    Claims like libel or copying someone’s advertising.

Monthly payments available. You don’t have to pay the full year up front. Payment plans can be set up when you’re quoted.

TRADES WE INSURE

Coverage for 70+ Types of Contracting Work

From one-person handyman businesses to growing crews.

Remodelers & General Contractors

Kitchens, baths, additions and whole-home remodels.

Landscaping & Concrete

Landscape crews, hardscape, flatwork and fencing.

Painting & Drywall

Interior and exterior painting, drywall and finishing.

Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Licensed specialty trades, residential and commercial.

Carpentry & Framing

Finish carpentry, cabinets, decks and framing.

Handyman & Cleaning

Small repairs, maintenance and post-construction cleanup.

Built Around Oregon’s CCB Rules

The Oregon Construction Contractors Board requires active liability insurance for your license, and the minimum depends on your endorsement. We match your limits to your license, and we send the certificate the CCB needs so your license stays active.

Working as a sub? Many general contractors require $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, plus an additional insured endorsement naming them on your policy. We handle those certificates quickly, often the same day.

Other Coverage Contractors Need

  • Workers’ Compensation
    Required in Oregon once you hire employees, even part-time.
  • Commercial Auto
    For trucks, vans and trailers you use for work.
  • Tools & Equipment
    Protects your gear on the job, in the truck or in storage.
  • Excess / Umbrella
    Extra limits when a contract calls for more than $1 million.

See all of our business insurance.

MEET YOUR AGENTS

When You Call, You’re Talking to One of Us

German Escalante, co-owner of Escalante Insurance Agency in Tualatin, Oregon

German Escalante

Co-Owner

German brings more than 20 years of insurance experience, helping Oregon families and small business owners protect what they’ve built. As an independent agency, we shop many carriers, so every client gets real options.

When he has time, he loves traveling back to El Salvador, where his family is from, and spending time with his grandkids.

Daniel Escalante, co-owner of Escalante Insurance Agency in Tualatin, Oregon

Daniel Escalante

Co-Owner

Before insurance, Daniel worked in construction project management, so he knows job sites, deadlines and the certificates contractors need to get to work. He’s licensed in property, casualty and life insurance, and he makes sure quotes come back fast and nothing falls through the cracks.

Off the clock, he still plays indoor and outdoor soccer all over the Portland metro.

As an independent agency, we’re not tied to one insurance company. We compare multiple carriers for you, so you get more options without making ten phone calls.

FAQ

Contractor Insurance Questions

How much liability insurance do I need for my CCB license?

It depends on your license endorsement. Residential and commercial endorsements have different minimums, and many general contractors require higher limits than the CCB does. Tell us your endorsement and the jobs you bid on, and we’ll match your coverage to both.

How fast can I get a certificate of insurance?

Once your policy is active, we can usually send certificates the same day, including additional insured certificates for general contractors.

Do I need workers’ comp if I work alone?

If you have no employees, you may not need it. Once you hire anyone, even part-time or seasonal help, Oregon generally requires it. We can quote both.

Can I pay monthly?

Yes. Monthly payment plans are available, so you don’t have to pay the full year up front.

Can I do everything in Spanish?

Yes. The quote form, the paperwork and every phone call can be in Spanish if you prefer.

SERVING CONTRACTORS IN

Across the Portland Metro

We insure contractors throughout Oregon, from our office in Tualatin. See our service areas.

Tualatin · Tigard · Beaverton · Hillsboro · Portland · Sherwood · Wilsonville · Salem

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It takes about three minutes. No obligation.