Partner With Lite Speed Insurance to Protect Your Construction Clients
Solve Insurance & Compliance Challenges for Your Contractor Clients
Help Your Clients Navigate Rising Premiums,
Declinations, and Compliance Risks
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How the CPA Referral Process Works
15-Minutes Client Risk Qualification
30-Minutes Contractor Coverage Review
Complex Risk & Compliance Case Review
Navigating High-Risk Markets and Complex Approvals
Struggling with high-risk clients and complex processes? Lite Speed Insurance simplifies it.
Streamlined Compliance and Simplified Processes
Eliminate tedious audits and high MOD scores. We streamline compliance so your insureds can focus on growth.
Protect Client Profitability & Compliance Stability
Prevent client loss from Declinations and Nonrenewals and secure client loyalty, stabilize revenue streams, and foster long-term relationships.
Flat Referral Fee Per Qualified Lead
Lite Speed Insurance helps your firm grow by offering stronger client relationships and better opportunities, even for smaller accounts.
The Lite Speed Insurance Advantage: Simplifying Processes and Boosting Profits
With Lite Speed Insurance, your firm can:
Clear, Transparent Referral Structure
Full Transparency in Client Coverage & Compliance
Gain full visibility into your clients’ coverage, compliance status, and policy structure — without chasing carriers or second-guessing protection gaps.
White-Glove Service for You and Your Clients
Whether hands-on or hands-off, Lite Speed Insurance adapts to your firm’s preferred way of working.
Access to Best-Rated Markets With Strong Construction Appetite
We simplify the approval process, enabling you to move quickly and efficiently.
Support Your Clients With Confidence
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Choose a time that works best for you, and we’ll schedule a brief call to get things started.
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During the call, share the key details of your referral so we can tailor the best solution for them.
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We’ll handle everything from quoting to setup, making sure your referral gets the best service.
Prefer an Easier Approach?
If you favor a more hands-off approach, feel free to send us the referral details via email at cpareferrals@litespeedins.com. Once we receive the information, we’ll handle everything for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are contractor clients facing rising premiums and carrier non-renewals?
Contractor clients are facing rising premiums and policy instability due to several interconnected factors:
- Risk Profile and Claims History: Working in high-risk trades like construction or roofing naturally commands higher rates. Frequent past claims further drive up costs, similar to how multiple car accidents increase auto insurance premiums.
- Geographical and Environmental Factors: Construction businesses in Florida—particularly in the South Florida tri-county area—often face higher insurance premiums due to increased risk exposure. These factors include the nature of the construction industry, heightened fraud activity in the region, and stricter underwriting requirements imposed by carriers operating in this market.
- Audit and Compliance Errors: Many "surprise" premium increases occur during audits due to underestimated payroll, misclassified 1099 workers, or missing Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for subcontractors. Carriers typically require subcontractors to maintain equal or higher coverage limits and provide valid Certificates of Insurance (COIs). Missing or uninsured subs can significantly impact audits and premium calculations.
- Regulatory Warnings: Contractors facing stop-work orders often struggle to secure traditional coverage and may face higher premiums due to prior compliance violations — similar to how serious traffic violations impact auto insurance rates.
How does a PEO solution help solve limited markets and underwriting delays?
A PEO allows contractors to be placed under a master workers’ compensation policy, removing many of the underwriting obstacles found in traditional insurance markets. This means fewer declinations, broader acceptance for hard-to-place risks, and a faster path to approval. For agencies, it turns previously unplaceable declarations into real revenue opportunities.
How quickly can Lite Speed Insurance approve contractors and deliver quotes?
Lite Speed Insurance is built for speed. Most contractors receive instant approvals, along with same-day quotes and certificates, eliminating weeks of back-and-forth with carriers. This allows agencies to respond immediately to client needs, close deals faster, and keep projects moving without unnecessary delays.
How does Lite Speed support my clients while reducing their liability?
Lite Speed supports your clients and helps manage your liability through a combination of instant documentation, subcontractor compliance tools, and tailored policy endorsements.
- Instant Verification for Clients: Lite Speed provides an online portal for Instant Self-Service Certificates, allowing your clients to issue instant Certificates of Insurance 24/7. This ensures your clients have the documentation they need immediately to keep projects moving.
- Managing Subcontractor Compliance: To minimize your clients’ liability for the actions of subcontractors for the actions of others, Lite Speed utilizes a Subcontractor Tracking System to organize and verify Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for your subs. This ensures everyone on your site is adequately covered, protecting you from "surprise" premium charges and liability gaps during audits.
- Contractual Protection: They simplify complex requests from your clients, such as adding them as Additional Insureds or providing Waivers of Subrogation and specific endorsements. These tools extend necessary protection to your clients as required by your contracts while maintaining your own policy's integrity.
- Comprehensive Coverage Options: For those working with 1099 workers, Lite Speed offers Stand-Alone Policies (SAP) that can extend coverage to uninsured independent contractors, significantly reducing their overall risk and liability exposure compared to more restrictive models.
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