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In North Carolina, a subcontractor is not automatically required to carry workers' compensation insurance, unless they employ three or more employees—in which case coverage is mandatory for those employees.

However, a general or principal contractor must obtain proof of coverage before subcontracting work. Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-19, if a subcontractor is uninsured, the principal contractor becomes liable for the subcontractor's employee injuries unless they have obtained a valid certificate of insurance or certificate of compliance from the subcontractor, even if the subcontractor has fewer than three employees.

General liability insurance, on the other hand, is not mandated by state law but is strongly recommended for both contractors and subcontractors to protect against property damage, bodily injury, and other liabilities arising during project execution.

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