PEO Workers Comp Comparison

Comp Ninjas vs. PayCorp HR vs. Excelium HR

Not all PEO workers comp programs are built the same. If your industry is hard to place — construction, towing, trucking, ag, home health, or staffing — here is how the three options compare.

Best for Hard-to-Place

Comp Ninjas

by Bright Coast Insurance

  • Workers comp specialist — not a generalist
  • Same-day COI for qualifying applicants
  • $875 flat setup fee — no large deposit
  • Roofing, towing, trucking, ag, staffing
  • Bilingual EN/ES service
  • FL, CA, and NY coverage

PayCorp HR

St. Augustine, FL

  • General PEO — payroll, HR, and comp
  • No same-day COI mentioned
  • No published pricing or setup fee
  • No towing, trucking, or ag specialty
  • English only
  • Florida only

Excelium HR

Florida-based PEO

  • Full-service PEO — payroll, HR, 401k, comp
  • COI available via HRIS — 24hr response
  • No published pricing or setup fee
  • No towing, trucking, or ag specialty
  • English only
  • Florida only

Full Feature Comparison

19 criteria covering coverage, pricing, speed, industries, and geography.

FeatureComp NinjasWorkers Comp SpecialistPayCorp HRGeneral PEOExcelium HRFull-Service PEO
Workers Comp Specialty

Is workers comp the core product or one of many services?

Workers comp only — PEO specialistGeneral PEO (payroll, HR, comp)General PEO (payroll, HR, comp, 401k)
Hard-to-Place Industries

Construction, towing, trucking, ag, home health, staffing

YesLimitedLimited
Same-Day Certificate of Insurance (COI)

Can you get a COI the same business day you enroll?

YesNoLimited
Pay-As-You-Go Billing

Premiums tied to actual payroll — no large upfront estimate

YesLimitedYes
No Large Deposit Required

Standard carriers often require 25–33% of annual premium upfront

YesLimitedLimited
Transparent Setup Fee

Published, flat setup fee with no hidden charges

$875 flat fee — publishedNot publishedNot published
No Annual Audit Surprise

Traditional policies audit at year-end and bill the difference

YesNoLimited
Bilingual Service (EN + ES)

Full Spanish-language service and website

YesNoNo
Roofing & Structural Steel

High-hazard construction codes (5551, 5645, 5040)

YesLimitedLimited
Towing & Trucking

FMCSA-regulated carriers and tow operators

YesNoNo
Agriculture & Farm Labor

Seasonal workers, farm labor contractors, crop harvesting

YesNoNo
Home Health & Personal Care

PCAs, home health aides, private duty nursing

YesLimitedYes
Staffing Agencies

Temporary labor companies and labor leasing

YesLimitedLimited
Owner-Only / 1-Employee Coverage

Sole proprietors and single-employee businesses

YesLimitedYes
Broker / Agent Referral Program

Licensed agents can refer declined clients and earn fees

YesNoYes
Online Quote (No Phone Call)

Get a quote without speaking to a sales rep first

YesNoNo
Florida Coverage

Primary market

YesYesYes
California Coverage

WCIRB-rated policies

YesNoNo
New York Coverage

NYCIRB-rated policies

YesNoNo

Data based on publicly available information from each company's website as of May 2026. "Limited" indicates the service is offered but not specialized or published. Comp Ninjas is a division of Bright Coast Insurance.

Why a Workers Comp Specialist Beats a Generalist

General PEOs are built to serve office workers and light-industry businesses. When your crew is on a roof, in a tow truck, or working a harvest, you need a program built for that risk.

High-Hazard Class Codes

Roofing (5551), structural steel (5040), towing (7219), farm labor (0035) — we accept the codes that generalists decline.

Same-Day COI

A general PEO's 24-hour response time can cost you a job. We issue certificates the same business day for qualifying clients.

No Audit Surprise

Traditional policies audit at year-end and bill the difference. Our pay-as-you-go PEO billing eliminates that risk entirely.

No Large Deposit

Standard carriers demand 25–33% of annual premium upfront. Our $875 setup fee is all you pay to get started.

Bilingual Service

Over 40% of Florida's construction workforce is Spanish-speaking. We serve them in their language — no one else on this list does.

Transparent Pricing

We publish our $875 setup fee. PayCorp HR and Excelium HR require you to call before you know what anything costs.

When to Choose Each Option

Choose Comp Ninjas if…

  • You have been declined by standard carriers
  • You need a COI today — not tomorrow
  • You work in construction, roofing, towing, trucking, ag, home health, or staffing
  • You want no large deposit and no year-end audit
  • You need Spanish-language service
  • You operate in FL, CA, or NY

Consider PayCorp HR if…

  • You want a full-service PEO (payroll + HR + comp) in one package
  • Your industry is low-hazard (retail, office, light manufacturing)
  • You are based in Northeast Florida (St. Augustine area)
  • Not ideal if you need same-day COI or Spanish service

Consider Excelium HR if…

  • You want payroll, HR, benefits, 401(k), and comp bundled
  • You have 1–50 employees in general industries
  • You want 20+ years of PEO experience
  • Not ideal if you need hard-to-place specialty or same-day COI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Comp Ninjas and PayCorp HR?

PayCorp HR is a general PEO that offers payroll, HR administration, and workers comp as one of several services. Comp Ninjas is a workers comp specialist — our entire focus is getting coverage for hard-to-place industries like construction, towing, trucking, agriculture, and staffing. We offer same-day COI, a published $875 setup fee, and bilingual English/Spanish service that PayCorp HR does not.

What is the difference between Comp Ninjas and Excelium HR?

Excelium HR is a full-service PEO covering payroll, benefits, 401(k), and workers comp for general industries. Comp Ninjas focuses exclusively on workers comp for industries that standard carriers and most PEOs decline — roofing, towing, trucking, farm labor, and staffing. If your business has been declined or quoted an unaffordable rate, Comp Ninjas is the specialist option.

Does Comp Ninjas cover roofing and structural steel contractors?

Yes. Comp Ninjas specializes in high-hazard NCCI class codes including 5551 (roofing), 5645 (carpentry), 5040 (iron/steel erection), and others that most carriers and general PEOs decline or rate at excessive premiums.

Can I get a same-day certificate of insurance with Comp Ninjas?

Yes. Most clients receive their Certificate of Insurance the same business day they complete enrollment. This is critical for contractors who need a COI to start a job or satisfy a general contractor requirement immediately.

Does Comp Ninjas require a large deposit?

No. Our PEO model uses pay-as-you-go billing tied to actual payroll, so there is no large upfront deposit. The only setup cost is a flat $875 enrollment fee.

Does Comp Ninjas serve Spanish-speaking contractors?

Yes. Our entire website and service team is bilingual in English and Spanish. We serve a large base of Hispanic contractors in Florida, California, and New York.

Does Comp Ninjas cover towing and trucking companies?

Yes. Comp Ninjas covers towing operators, roadside assistance companies, and FMCSA-regulated trucking carriers — industries that most general PEOs including PayCorp HR and Excelium HR do not specialize in.

Is Comp Ninjas available outside of Florida?

Yes. Comp Ninjas serves clients in Florida (primary), California, and New York. PayCorp HR and Excelium HR are primarily Florida-focused.

Ready to Get Covered?

If your industry is hard to place, Comp Ninjas is the specialist. Same-day COI, $875 setup fee, no large deposit. Get a quote in minutes.

Comp Ninjas is a division of Bright Coast Insurance. Coverage available in Florida, California, and New York.