- Your contractor's license bond authority
Welcome to the website of California's largest producer of contractor's license bonds, Construction Services Insurance Agency (CSIA). In business since 1979, over 50,000 contractors have made CSIA the leader in the industry.
Peace of mind
Other companies may offer their services for a few dollars less, but do they have the experience handling claims, lawsuits or problems you may have? We do. CSIA staff has a thorough understanding of the complicated California Contractor's License Law and has an excellent track record for protecting contractors from loss of license by payment of invalid claims. Our office is located across the street from the Contractors State License Board in Sacramento and we will process your contractor's license bond application as soon as we receive it.
Keeping it Simple
To get a license bond with CSIA, there is generally no need to provide a financial statement or have a credit check run. Most classifications and contractors merely need to fill out the application found here. Roofing (C-39) and Pool (C-53) contractors will need to provide slightly more information; however that application is also simple and straight forward.
A Partnership for Success
Running a business in California can be a complicated and time consuming process. To help you hit the ground running, when you purchase your $12,500 contractor's license bond for two years or more from our CSIA, you will receive FREE nearly $125.00 worth of legal forms, posters and construction safety orders needed by all California contractors.
Surety Companies with a Proven Track Record
We will generally write your license bond with Surety Company of the Pacific, California's leading and most experienced contractor's license bond carrier. They write more contractor's license bonds than the next ten companies combined. Their #1 position is by virtue of unmatched claims handling expertise and strength in the contractor's license bond business which no other company can approach.
Swimming Pool and Roofer contractors will be placed with HCC Surety. HCC Surety Is a leading provider of surety bonds and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company. Remember that you depend on your local surety company to stand by you, and since this is a fully indemnified bond, you must repay the surety any amount paid on your behalf and any payment made by them results in automatic license suspension.
The Complete Package
Today CSIA offers other services in addition to contractor's license bonds, including contract bonds (bid performance, and payment bonds). Other insurance needs, such as general liability, workman's compensation and commercial automobile insurance, can be met by Skyles Insurance Agency.
If you have any questions, or if we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to call us toll free at 1-800-675-2000. Our hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
