Purpose-built insurance for low voltage contractors — structured cabling, A/V, security systems, access control, building automation, and data cabling. Coverage built for your trade with no telecom exclusions and fast prompt COI issuance.
From structured cabling in commercial buildings to security systems and building automation — coverage built for the unique risks of the low voltage trade.
Required by GCs, property managers, and commercial building owners before granting site access. Covers third-party bodily injury and property damage during your low voltage installations — including completed operations for work that's already been signed off.
Required in nearly every state for low voltage contractors with employees. Covers your crew whether they're pulling Cat6 in a commercial office, mounting cameras, installing AV equipment, or terminating fiber in a data center environment.
Covers your cable tools, test equipment (Fluke, Ideal testers), rack systems, and specialty low voltage installation gear whether on the job, in your van, or at your shop. Essential for contractors whose tools are their business.
Covers work vans and trucks carrying cable, racks, AV equipment, and tools to job sites. Hired and non-owned auto coverage available if your techs use personal vehicles for service calls or installations.
Commercial building owners, data center operators, and enterprise GCs often require $2M–$5M umbrella limits for low voltage subcontractors. We structure umbrella policies that stack over your GL and workers' comp to meet those requirements efficiently.
Low voltage license bonds required by state licensing boards nationwide — including California C-7, Texas ESA, and other state limited energy or low voltage contractor license requirements. Coordinated with your GL for streamlined compliance.
From structured cabling and inside plant fiber to A/V, security, and building systems integration — we cover the full spectrum of low voltage contracting.
Contractors installing Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber backbone cabling for commercial buildings, campuses, and data centers. BICSI-certified installers and cabling system integrators.
AV integrators handling conference room systems, digital signage, video walls, distributed audio, and commercial AV infrastructure for corporate, education, and hospitality clients.
Contractors installing IP camera systems, CCTV, video analytics, and physical security infrastructure for commercial, industrial, and municipal clients.
Contractors installing card readers, biometric systems, door hardware, intercoms, and integrated access control platforms for commercial buildings, campuses, and secure facilities.
Low voltage contractors installing and programming building management systems (BMS), HVAC controls, lighting controls, and smart building infrastructure for commercial and industrial properties.
Structured cabling and fiber optic contractors working in data centers, co-location facilities, and enterprise server rooms — where proximity to high-value equipment requires proper coverage in place.
Generic agents don't understand low voltage licensing requirements or why your cabling work gets excluded from standard contractor policies. We specialize in the low voltage trade.
Many standard commercial contractor policies exclude "electronic data," "telecommunications," or "low voltage work." We work with carriers who write policies specifically for your trade — so there are no hidden exclusions that leave you unprotected when a claim happens.
Low voltage licensing varies widely — California C-7, Texas ESA, and other state-specific requirements. We know your state's requirements and make sure your GL and bonds keep your license current and compliant regardless of where you work.
Commercial GCs and property managers have specific COI requirements — exact limits, additional insured endorsements, waiver of subrogation. We know these requirements and issue COIs that satisfy them immediately so you never lose a project over paperwork delays.
Structured cabling, A/V, security, and access control all have different risk profiles and different insurance needs. We tailor your program to your specific mix of low voltage work rather than forcing you into a generic policy not designed for your trade.
Common questions from structured cabling, A/V, security, and data cabling contractors about their insurance needs.
Yes. General liability is required by GCs, commercial property owners, and many state licensing boards for low voltage contractors. GL covers third-party bodily injury and property damage during your cabling, A/V, security, or access control installations. Most GC subcontractor agreements require a minimum of $1M/$2M GL with the GC named as additional insured.
We cover the full range of low voltage contractor work including structured cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A), fiber optic inside plant, A/V installation, IP camera and CCTV systems, access control, building automation/BMS, network and data cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure work. We work with carriers who do not exclude low voltage or telecom operations from their policies.
Almost every state requires workers' compensation for low voltage contractors with one or more employees. Workers' comp covers medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job. Low voltage work — pulling cable overhead, working in confined electrical rooms, installing equipment at height — carries real injury risk. Failure to carry workers' comp where required can result in significant fines and stop-work orders.
General liability for a low voltage contractor typically starts around $900–$2,200/year for a small operation, depending on annual revenue, trade type, and number of employees. Structured cabling and A/V contractors often have lower premiums than security or fire alarm contractors. Adding workers' comp, commercial auto, and an umbrella policy will increase the total. Submit a quote for accurate pricing from multiple A-rated carriers.
Licensing requirements for low voltage contractors vary by state. California requires a C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor license; Texas has ESA licensing requirements; many other states have limited energy or low voltage contractor license requirements that include a bond. We help low voltage contractors meet state-specific bond requirements and coordinate bonding with general liability for streamlined compliance.
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