Why GCs Trust Weer Insurance Group
- Project-Specific Guidance: Permits, subs, COIs—we help you stay clean and covered.
- Fast Certificates: Get what you need to pull permits or start framing today.
- Proven Markets: Ground-up, TI, multifamily rehab—we’ve got options.
What Should Be in Your GC Policy?
- General Liability: Job site claims, completed ops, 1M/2M standard.
- Builders Risk: Course of construction coverage.
- Equipment Coverage: For tools, trailers, and site gear.
- Workers' Comp: Required by law and by your GCs.
- Commercial Auto: Vehicles, trailers, and hauling rigs.
- Umbrella: Additional coverage for big jobs or tight requirements.
Real-World Example
A Skokie GC hired an uninsured sub who caused $120K in water damage on a 6-unit rehab. Because we reviewed the subcontractor agreements and advised on proper COI management, the GC’s GL policy responded—no lawsuits, no stress, no sky-high renewal.
Who We Help
- Custom home builders
- Tenant improvement contractors
- Light industrial developers
- Remodelers & design-build firms
- Owner-builders & rehab specialists
Service Areas
- Chicago: Logan Square, Bridgeport, West Town, Austin
- Suburbs: Elgin, Berwyn, Oak Lawn, Joliet, Glenview
Last Updated: March 2026
Authoritative Sources
While Illinois doesn't require a state contractor license, municipalities like Chicago require city-specific licenses.1
1. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, https://www.idfpr.com/
Contractors with employees must carry workers compensation insurance under Illinois law.2
2. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/iwcc/
Last Updated: March 2026
Don’t Let One Sub Sink the Job
We help GCs stay compliant, covered, and competitive—one project at a time.
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