NEXT Insurance

Instant online trade insurance with same-day certificates

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Price band Quote only
Rough cost Premiums vary by trade, payroll, and state; monthly payment available
Company size Solo to ~50 staff
Category Insurance

What NEXT Insurance is

NEXT quotes and issues general liability, tools and equipment, commercial auto, and workers compensation online in minutes, with unlimited free certificates of insurance you can generate from your phone. For a contractor who needs a certificate before the gate opens on Monday, that speed is the product.

Best for

Small contractors who need coverage and certificates quickly and cheaply

Watch out

Digital-first insurers are excellent on routine policies and less suited to unusual exposures β€” get advice from a broker if your work is complex or high-risk.

What it does well

  • Quote and bind entirely online in minutes
  • Unlimited free certificates of insurance
  • Tools and equipment coverage available
  • Monthly payments without large deposits

Integrates with

Certificate sharing by link Β· Policy management app

Integration lists change often and "integrates" can mean anything from a real two-way sync to a one-way push through Zapier. Ask the vendor which fields move, in which direction, and how often.

Before you commit

  • Match coverage to your actual exposure and contract requirements β€” a cheap policy with the wrong limits is a liability.
  • Instant certificate of insurance generation is worth real money when commercial clients ask for one.
  • Confirm whether tools and equipment are covered, and at replacement cost or actual cash value.
  • Lien rights run on hard statutory deadlines that vary by state. Calendar them the day you start a job.
  • Keep licence, insurance, and registration renewals in one place with a named owner, not in someone’s memory.

How to judge it in a trial

Run one real job through it end to end β€” not the demo data. Quote it, schedule it, do it, invoice it, take the payment. Then ask the only question that matters on day 400: did the people who have to use this every day find it faster than what they do now? Friction you notice in week one compounds forever, and tool-hopping costs more than any feature gap.

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