California · Workers’ Comp for Roofers
California WC for roofers.
Typical savings 20–50%. See yours in minutes.
Free EMR score check included — we pull your mod and show the math. The speed of an online quote, plus a specialist who knows class 5552/5553. Pay-as-you-go, COIs on demand once you’re covered, and you can switch mid-policy via AOR — no waiting for renewal.
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19 carrier markets
shopped for your best rate
Class 5552 & 5553
CA WC for roofers specialists
Operator-led
a principal, not a call center
5.0
45 Google reviews
Why Benefitra
A boutique workers’ comp & benefits consultancy for contractors. One of our principals spent 25+ years in the trade as COO of a $100M+ contracting firm — so we build your WC strategy the way an operator would, not a call center. Typical rates for roofers, carpentry, drywall & MEP savings: 20–50%.
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19
carrier marketsshopped per quote
20–50%
typical savingsvs standard market
$0
to switch carriersAOR transfer, mid-policy
96%
Y1 → Y2 renewalon placed clients
How it works
Covered in three steps.
1
Quote online
Answer a few questions about your business. See your price in about three minutes — no deposit, no obligation.
2
Customize coverage
Adjust limits and payment to fit your job. Pay-as-you-go billing ties premium to actual payroll — no big upfront check.
3
Get covered, grab COIs on demand
Once your coverage is in place, download certificates of insurance whenever you need them — no calling an agent, no waiting.
What Our Clients Say
Real results from real roofers.
Working with a crew of roofers of similar size? Book a free 30-min call to see your own savings projection.
The Receipt
What the “almost 50% cut” actually looks like.
Same crew, same trade, same payroll year-over-year. Rates per $100 of payroll — the metric that generalizes to any roofer regardless of payroll size. Identifying details redacted.
Before BENEFITRA
Placement Type
Residual Market (WCRIB assigned-risk pool)
via national carrier — renewal terms
via national carrier — renewal terms
Class Rate for Roofers
$41.21 /$100 payroll
Residual-market pricing — non-negotiable
Placement of last resort: assigned-risk pool. No carrier shopping. No EMR-rehab path. No claims advocacy. Rates set by the rating bureau, not by underwriting.
After BENEFITRA
Placement Type
Voluntary Market
pay-as-you-go, no down payment
pay-as-you-go, no down payment
Class Rate for Roofers
$21.64 /$100 payroll
Class 5545 slate work — from the actual cost breakdown
Out of the assigned-risk pool. Real underwriting. Pay-as-you-go billing. Class code 5545 for roofers (slate) plus carpentry / sheet metal supporting codes. Same payroll, same year.
Rate Cut, Year Over Year
47.5% off
$41.21 down to $21.64 per $100 of payroll, on the class code for roofers. Same crew, same trade, same payroll year-over-year. The difference is placement: out of the residual-market pool and into a voluntary-market carrier with the right class structure for roofers. Apply that percentage to YOUR payroll for the scale.
Both rates pulled directly from the policy cost-breakdown documents for class 5545 (slate): $41.21/$100 on the prior residual-market renewal, $21.64/$100 on the BENEFITRA-placed voluntary-market policy. Company name, address, and policy numbers redacted. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes — class code mix, claims history, and carrier appetite all affect placement.
Our Carrier Partners
19 Companies. 1 Stop.
Most brokers shop you to 2–3 carriers. We work with 19.
RoofersElevate / BHHC
American Longshoreman
FAQ
Questions roofers ask us.
Do I have to wait for my renewal to switch?
No. An Agent of Record (AOR) letter takes effect immediately on most carriers. We can take over the relationship today, work the EMR and claims with the carrier directly, and have you better positioned for renewal — without you changing carriers at all. If a mid-term move makes sense, we'll quote it.
Can my EMR actually change mid-year?
The published EMR updates annually (typically 60 days before your effective date). But the things that DRIVE next year's EMR — open claims, reserve levels, claim closure — are all in motion right now. Aggressive mid-year claims management is how we move the next published number. Most brokers don't touch this between renewals.
What if I've had a lapse or a large loss?
That's exactly why we hold appointments with BerkleyNet, Cornerstone/NLF, and Shield. Lapses, high mods, prior cancellations, and large losses route through those programs as primary placements, not pass-through markets. Many roofers think they're "uninsurable" when they're actually a fit for a specialty carrier they've never been shown.
What's different about WC for roofers vs other construction?
Class code 5551 is one of the highest-rated codes in WC. Fall hazards, weather exposure, subcontractor blending, and project-based payroll all make this a specialty placement for roofers. We work the Elevate/BHHC roofer-direct program first, then layer in safety, claims, and EMR work specific to operations for roofers.
Do you actively manage claims or just sell policies?
Active management. Open claims = open reserves = future EMR. Our providers and partners review claims quarterly, push for closure where appropriate, and challenge reserve levels with the carrier. We treat claims handling as a premium-reduction tool, not paperwork.
What does the 30-minute assessment cover?
We pull your actual NCCI mod worksheet (or state equivalent), look at your loss runs, and tell you where the dollars are. If there's nothing to fix, we'll say so. If there is, you'll see the savings number before any commitment. No NDA needed.
What does "pay-as-you-go" actually mean?
Premium is calculated and paid each pay period based on actual payroll, not estimated annual payroll. No big year-end audit invoice. No cash-flow lumps. Payroll for roofers fluctuates with weather and project pipeline — pay-as-you-go matches that reality.
Are you a broker or an agency?
Both, structurally. Benefitra and its partners hold direct appointments with 19 carrier markets covering general WC and specialty lines (roofers, staffing, security, transportation, USL&H). That's broader access than most regional brokers, with the operational follow-through of an active agency.
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