From repairing plumbing to installing gas lines for appliances, plumbers keep homes and businesses running.

Nationwide can provide the specialized protection that plumbing contractors need, such as general liability, workers’ compensation, auto liability and physical damage, umbrella, inland marine (equipment and tools) and surety bonds.
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Plumbing focus

We’re looking to insure small-commercial contractors engaged in residential and light commercial work, particularly those focused on repairs and remodeling. Their operations may include:
  • Installation or repair of plumbing, water heaters or low-pressure boilers
  • Installation of gas lines for appliances
  • Lawn sprinkler/irrigation installation or repair
More contractors welcome

Nationwide offers a variety of options to protect contractors, including:

  • Contractors enhancement: Our proprietary general liability enhancement form includes blanket additional Insured for ongoing operations, blanket waiver of subrogation, per project aggregate and other valuable coverages
  • Contractors advantage: This proprietary enhancement provides property and inland marine coverages, including small tools, an installation floater, business property and other valuable coverages
  • Blanket additional insured: It’s available for both ongoing and completed operations; individual, non-blanket ISO-standard CG2010 and CG2037 endorsements are also available
  • Business auto protection: Our proprietary commercial auto enhancement form includes 3 levels of coverage options (Plus, Gold, Platinum) plus coverage upgrades beyond the standard ISO form
  • Additional coverage options: Property and inland marine, workers' compensation, umbrella, surety and fidelity, errors & omissions and more

Core coverages

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General liability

Helps cover medical expenses and legal fees you incur while defending against a lawsuit from a covered event.

Liability coverage

Equipment & tools

Covers equipment and tools in any location and in transit.

Inland marine coverage

Other business insurance policies you may need

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Loss control services & risk management

When you insure your business with Nationwide, you can take advantage of our large library of loss control resources to help you reduce all kinds of risks specific to the construction industry.

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