Electrical Contractor Insurance in Oregon

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What is Electrician Insurance?

Electrical work is hazardous. Even if a person is skilled and knowledgeable but they can make a costly error. And, even more importantly, you could face a costly legal action.
Electrical contractor insurance protects against financial losses that could be catastrophic due to injuries or property damage, as well as other risks that are associated with the business.

(Electric contractor insurance and electrician insurance are abbreviated names for insurance policies that you might think about protecting your Oregon electrical business.)

Why do Oregon electricians need insurance?

You can get hurt working on electrical systems whether you are an electrician for commercial or home use. Every electrician is exposed to the dangers of fires and injuries caused by live wires.

Oregon electricians benefit from insurance for businesses to protect against the most common risks. Without different types of insurance coverage, you could be liable for costly legal fees as well as compensation and other unexpected expenses that can take your bank account to the limit.

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What types of insurance do electrical contractors need in Oregon?

As an electrician has a range of options for insurance. BizInsure offers a range of electrician insurance options at affordable rates.

General Liability insurance

General Liability insurance can protect you against any claim by an outside party regarding injury or damage to their property. In these instances, your policy will cover your legal expenses as well as your cost to replace or remedy the situation up to the limits of liability.

Many electrical contractors view this to be their basic insurance coverage. It protects them from legal actions and financial obligations resulting in accidents. It covers:

  • Damage to property of third parties
  • Third-party injuries

Business Owner Policy

A Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) is a combination of policies, combining covers such as General Liability insurance and business personal property coverage, to help protect small businesses from costly interruptions to service.

Professional Liability Insurance

Also known as Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance, this type of policy protects your business against claims of negligence, misrepresentations, or mistakes. Professional Liability claims are typically made by clients who allege some form of financial damage as a result of your services, products or employees.

Professional Liability insurance covers events like:

  • Incorrect information being given to customers regarding accessibility or any other requirements of the building
  • There is a defect in your work that necessitates clients to pay for new materials or additional work
  • Even if this isn’t true, a client may assert that you committed a mistake

Workers Compensation Insurance

Workers Compensation insurance protects you against medical expenses and lawsuits that can arise from employee workplace injuries and illnesses. It could also pay lost wages as a result of the work injuries that an employee sustains.

Oregon requires most employers to carry Workers’ compensation coverage.

Insurance for tools and equipment

You won’t be able to succeed without the equipment and tools you need to be an Oregon electrical contractor.

Be prepared financially for unforeseeable events with Tools and equipment coverage.

Cyber Liability insurance

Electrical contractors must be familiar with cyber security dangers. In our modern world data breaches are on the rise.

Cyber Liability insurance protects your business against malicious software attacks, data breaches, viruses, and phishing. It also covers legal fees, notifying customers of a breach, credit monitoring, and fines that your company may be ordered pay. This coverage also applies to Personally Identifiable Information (aka Non-Public Information) such as names, addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, credit card and banking info, email addresses, etc.

How much does Oregon electrician insurance costs?

Electrical insurance in Oregon is affected by many factors. This is the case for contractual requirements, the number of employees employed and any other risks that are related to your job.

A company with several electrical contractors pays more insurance premiums than a contractor who only works by himself. Insurance costs for electrical companies is affected by:

  • Business size and revenue
  • Number of employees covered
  • The types of services offered (i.e., residential or commercial)
  • The location of the business
  • Your claim history
  • Coverage level

How to save money on Oregon electrician insurance

Here are our top tips to save money on the cost of your business insurance.

  • Comparing quotes – You can decide on policies by looking at quotes.
  • Managing of risk – If you take steps to reduce risk, you may be able lower your premiums.
  • Pay your premiums in advance – If you pay the annual cost of your premium (instead each month) you will save money.
  • Raise deductible – You could lower your premiums by increasing your deductible. You should consider carefully whether you are able to pay any claim.
  • Review your policy every year – It is crucial to review and update your policy each year to ensure that it meets your requirements.

How to get electrical contractor insurance in Oregon?

Electricians face unique dangers every day. BizInsure made it easy for electricians and electrical contractors to get insurance.

We’re here to answer your questions and assist in choosing insurance for your business.

Ready to get started? Protect your Oregon electric business now by contacting us or comparing multiple quotes online.

The provision of the claims examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be seen as an indication as to how any potential claim will be assessed or accepted. Coverage for claims on the policy will be determined by the insurer, not BizInsure.
As with any insurance, coverage will be subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions contained in the policy wording. The information contained on this guide is general only and should not be relied upon as advice. The number of quotes provided varies between products, occupations and other underwriting factors determined by the insurers.
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