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Irrigation Contractor Insurance: Cut Lines, Backflow & Underground Risk

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January 7, 2025·6 min read

The Sunshine 811 problem and why irrigation contractors need both GL and a utility-strike rider.

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Underground utility strikes are the single largest GL claim source for Florida irrigation contractors. Damaging a fiber line can cost $40,000+ in repair plus business-interruption claims.

What to Carry

  • $1M/$2M GL with explicit XCU coverage (eXplosion, Collapse, Underground)
  • Inland marine for trenchers and pull plows
  • Pollution endorsement for fertigation systems
  • Workers' comp 5183

Always call Sunshine 811 — but also carry the right policy.

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