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Tennessee Roofing Contractor Insurance

Licensing, workers' compensation, bond requirements, and the climate-driven risks every roofing contractor in Tennessee should understand before binding coverage.

State License

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

Workers' Comp

Available from private carriers

Surety Bond

Not required at the state level

Top Metros

Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville

Licensing in Tennessee

Tennessee requires a Contractor License for any roofing project over $25,000. Roofers can hold a CMC-A or CMC-C classification under the Contractor License.

Workers' compensation in Tennessee

Workers' compensation is required for construction industry employers with one or more employees. Construction is treated more strictly than other industries.

Bond requirements

Bond requirements depend on the contractor's monetary limit. License applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility.

Assignment of benefits in Tennessee

Tennessee permits AOB under standard contract law.

What drives roofing claims in Tennessee

Severe storms, hail, and tornadoes throughout the central and western parts of the state.

Get a quote for your Tennessee roofing business

We work with carriers admitted in Tennessee and price coverage based on the actual risk profile of a roofing contractor — not a generic small-business template.

Common questions from Tennessee roofers

Do roofing contractors need a license in Tennessee?+
Tennessee requires a Contractor License for any roofing project over $25,000. Roofers can hold a CMC-A or CMC-C classification under the Contractor License.
What are the workers' compensation rules for roofers in Tennessee?+
Workers' compensation is required for construction industry employers with one or more employees. Construction is treated more strictly than other industries.
Do roofing contractors need a surety bond in Tennessee?+
Bond requirements depend on the contractor's monetary limit. License applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility.
What's the biggest insurance-driving risk for Tennessee roofers?+
Severe storms, hail, and tornadoes throughout the central and western parts of the state.

Coverage we place for Tennessee roofers

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