About us

Built by people who know industrial contracting, for sandblasting contractors.

Sandblasting Insurance is the abrasive blasting division of Contractors Choice Agency — founded in 2005 by Josh Cotner. We know what happens when a standard GL pollution exclusion wipes out coverage on a silica claim.

Sandblasting contractor in full PPE performing abrasive blasting work on a large industrial structure
  • Licensed in all 50 states
  • Founded 2005 — 20+ years
  • High-hazard blasting specialists
  • 15-minute quote turnaround
  • 2-hour claims response
  • A.M. Best A+ carrier partners
Our story

From the jobsite to the agency.

Josh Cotner started his career in contracting before founding CCA in 2005. That background means we understand why a sandblasting contractor with a standard GL policy can find themselves uninsured when a dust exposure claim hits the pollution exclusion.

2005

Contractors Choice Agency founded

Josh Cotner opens CCA in Chandler, AZ — built specifically to insure specialty contractors the right way.

10 yrs

Built a dedicated high-hazard specialty practice

After placing coverage for contractors in dozens of specialty trades, CCA builds a dedicated practice for high-hazard industrial contractors including abrasive blasting.

Today

Sandblasting specialist division

Sandblasting Insurance focuses CCA's expertise on abrasive blasting contractors — GL + CPL programs, blasting WC class codes, and industrial specialty markets.

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Sandblasting contractors insured

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Years insuring blasting contractors

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States — fully licensed nationwide

What we stand for

Four things we won't compromise on.

No hollow exclusions

We build GL + CPL programs specifically because standard GL pollution exclusions directly undercut coverage for what blasting contractors actually do — dust, media, and airborne contaminants.

Right class codes for blasting

Sandblasting WC requires the right abrasive blasting class codes. We classify your crew correctly so your rates reflect your actual work and your audit holds up.

Industrial-specialty market access

Abrasive blasting is a hard market for some carriers. We have access to admitted and E&S specialty markets that understand high-hazard industrial contracting.

Honest about what you need

Not every blasting contractor needs every coverage line. We tell you what's genuinely important for your operation — and what's optional.

Ready for a sandblasting insurance quote?

15-minute quotes for abrasive blasting contractors — GL, CPL, tools & equipment, WC, commercial auto, umbrella, and bonds. A-rated carriers, nationwide.