524126

Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers

Finance and Insurance › Insurance Carriers and Related Activities › Insurance Carriers

SBA Size Standard

1,500 employees

Employee-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

52

Sector

Finance and Insurance

524

Subsector

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

5241

Industry Group

Insurance Carriers

524126

National Industry (This Code)

Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in initially underwriting (i.e., assuming the risk and assigning premiums) insurance policies that protect policyholders against losses that may occur as a result of property damage or liability. Illustrative Examples: Automobile insurance carriers, direct Malpractice insurance carriers, direct Fidelity insurance carriers, direct Mortgage guaranty insurance carriers, direct Homeowners' insurance carriers, direct Surety insurance carriers, direct Liability insurance carriers, direct

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

1,500 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 524126

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Establishments primarily engaged in reinsuring property and casualty insurance policies are classified in Industry 524130, Reinsurance Carriers.

How to Use NAICS 524126 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 524126Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Insurance Carriers space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 1,500 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 524126.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 524126?

NAICS code 524126 is 'Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers', classified under the Finance and Insurance sector (NAICS 52). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in initially underwriting (i.e., assuming the risk and assigning premiums) insurance policies that protect policyholders against losses th

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 524126?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 524126 (Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers) as one with 1,500 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 524126 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 524126 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 524126 (Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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