About us

Built for the water.

Marina Contractor Insurance is the marine-focused division of Contractors Choice Agency — founded in 2005 and built to insure the over-water work that standard contractors carriers routinely exclude. We know exactly what happens when a Jones Act gap shows up in a maritime-injury denial.

A marine construction crew on a dock build over water
  • Licensed in all 50 states
  • Founded 2005 — 20+ years
  • Jones Act & USL&H specialists
  • 15-minute quote turnaround
  • 2-hour claims response
  • A.M. Best A+ carrier partners
Our story

From the trades to the waterfront.

Contractors Choice Agency was founded in 2005 by people from the trades. That background is why we understand what’s at stake when a marine crew member is hurt on navigable water and the carrier denies the claim because there’s no Jones Act coverage — or when a barge sinks and the equipment isn’t scheduled.

2005

Contractors Choice Agency founded

Josh Cotner opens CCA in Chandler, AZ, after years working in the trades — built to insure contractors the right way.

20 yrs

Expanded to marine & maritime markets

After placing programs for dozens of contractor categories, CCA deepens its focus on marine and waterfront construction crews with unique over-water risk profiles.

Today

Dedicated marina contractor division

Marina Contractor Insurance focuses CCA's expertise on marine contractors — crews where Jones Act gaps, sunken equipment, and over-water losses are the real risks.

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Marine contractors insured nationwide

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Years insuring trades contractors

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States licensed & writing

What we stand for

Four things we won’t compromise on.

Maritime-first, always

We know the Jones Act, USL&H, and the watercraft exclusions that generic brokers miss. We speak the language of marine construction because we know what happens when over-water coverage fails at claim time.

Coverage that closes the gaps

Missing Jones Act coverage, unscheduled barges, and watercraft exclusions — we address the maritime exposures standard markets miss or exclude.

A-rated marine markets only

We shop carriers with the financial strength and marine-construction experience to be there when a drowning, crane collapse, or storm loss hits.

Honest, no-pressure advice

If you don't need a line of coverage, we'll tell you. We earn trust by being straight about what your marine crew actually requires.

Ready to protect your marine operation?

Get a 15-minute quote from specialists who understand over-water work — marine GL, Jones Act, USL&H, builder's risk, equipment, and auto.