Texas Electrical & Low-Voltage Contractors Insurance
Underwriting brief for Texas electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors (5,841 active Texas establishments across 154 counties). We compare 30+ TDI-admitted and specialty commercial carriers for electrical contractors with fast Certificate of Insurance (COI) turnaround.
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Classification & Compliance Specs
- NAICS Code
- 238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- NCCI Workers' Comp Codes
- 5190 (Electrical Wiring — Within Buildings), 7600 (Telecom/Low-Voltage)
- ISO GL / Coverage Form
- 92478 (Electrical Work — Within Buildings), 92451 (Apparatus)
- Texas Regulator / Spec
- TDLR Electrical Safety & Licensing (16 TAC Ch. 73)
TDLR Electrical Contractor licenses require $300,000/$600,000/$300,000 minimum GL (or $300K CSL) and Workers' Compensation or non-subscriber notice on file.
Where Electrical Contractors Cluster in Texas
- Harris: 807 firms (13.8% of TX) • 16,721 employees
- Dallas: 529 firms (9.1% of TX) • 13,295 employees
- Tarrant: 417 firms (7.1% of TX) • 6,083 employees
Primary Loss Exposures
- Arc-flash, panelboard fires, and delayed electrical fire losses traced to completed wiring.
- Power-outage business interruption claims when tying into live commercial switchgear.
- High-severity electrocution and ladder/scissor-lift fall injuries under NCCI 5190.
Key Endorsements We Verify
- Contractors Errors & Omissions (E&O) for design-build load calculations and fire-alarm layout
- Electronic Data / Cyber endorsement if programming building automation or smart controls
- Blanket Additional Insured & Per-Project Aggregate for multi-site commercial GCs
Electrical Contractors Insurance FAQs
What insurance does TDLR require to renew a Texas Electrical Contractor license?
TDLR requires at least $300,000 per occurrence, $600,000 aggregate, and $300,000 property damage (or $300,000 combined single limit) plus Workers' Comp certification.
Does GL cover damage if we accidentally de-energize a grocery store's coolers?
Yes, third-party property damage / spoilage from a negligent shutoff is generally addressed under GL unless excluded by a specific utility interruption clause.
Are solar panel and EV charger installations rated differently?
Yes—carriers underwrite rooftop solar and high-voltage EV commercial chargers separately from standard residential 120/240V service calls.
Why do GCs ask electrical subs for a Per-Project Aggregate?
So a major claim on one Texas jobsite doesn't exhaust your policy's annual aggregate limit and leave another GC unprotected.