Stories and Features about Construction Insurance

As a UK building company, you’re no stranger to risk – from clients not paying on time, natural disasters or vandalism damaging projects, understanding and protecting yourself against risks and their associated costs are essential for running a successful business. That is why obtaining the right builder’s insurance should be at the top of your agenda. It is invaluable in providing crucial protection against potential damage so that you can focus on delivering exceptional results without worry. Continue reading “Contractors All Risk Insurance for Building Companies”

As a property developer or building company, you know first hand how complex construction projects can be.

From managing your workforce to navigating planning laws and other regulations, there is a lot of nuance to keep track of when embarking on a new build project. It’s not just the details of the job that need to be overseen – protecting your construction projects from potential risk and financial loss should also top your priority list. Continue reading “Protect Your Project: The Essentials of Construction Insurance”

There are several different types of construction projects that can be undertaken. The four main types include residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure construction, but there are other types of construction as well as different ways to classify them, such as by sector, owner, occupancy or fire resistance. Continue reading “Types of Construction”

Are you thinking of starting a plumbing business of your own? If so, you’re in for a lot of hard work – but it can also be a very rewarding career.

In this article, we will discuss the basics of getting your plumbing business set up, from figuring out the model of your business to getting the necessary licences and insurances. Continue reading “Setting Up Your Plumbing Business”

Whether you are a property owner or a property developer, it’s important to understand what Right of Light Insurance is and why you might need it. This type of insurance protects business owners and homeowners from losing their right of light as well as from claims made by others who allege that their right to light has been infringed upon. Continue reading “Why Do I Need Right of Light Insurance?”

Whether you want to expand the services and coverage you provide or start a new company from scratch, running a plumbing business can be tricky.

Like every other business, a plumbing business will face its fair share of challenges and risks the more it is in operation. Most times, these risks and challenges are unpredictable and very costly. Because of this, lack of a plan, compensating for or making repairs will be expensive for a plumbing business owner. Continue reading “Why do I need Specialist Plumbers Insurance”

First things first, what are higher risk trades within construction?
High risk trades within construction are those which could result in the loss or gain of huge financial remunerations. An example of this could be larger scale construction projects which may be responsible for millions of pounds. Similarly, steel erection, quarrying and diamond drilling are also considered high risk trades, particularly if it is a large-scale project or hundreds, or even thousands, of employees. Even smaller scale projects may be considered higher risk due to the potential dangers of hazardous locations involved so do speak to a specialist insurer to ensure you have appropriate cover. Continue reading “How to Get Insurance for Higher Risk Trades”

Do you have a project that has been completed but you don’t have an Insurance Backed Guarantee in place from the builder? Continue reading “Insurance Backed Guarantee”

Insurance for high risk trades can often be an expensive business for obvious reasons. However using a specialist broker who understands these specific needs and knows which insurers are best suited to your requirements can help you to get the best deals.

Here are some of the most common high risk trades and how a specialist broker can help with insurance for each. Continue reading “Insurance for types of high risk trades”

We have quite a few new Motor Fleet Insurance customers come to us due to a severe increase in their renewal premiums. Is it too little too late or can we pull a rabbit out of the bag and get the cost of their increasing Mini Fleet and Fleet Insurance premiums down.

Unfortunately, in most cases there is no magic to be performed as the claims clients are having and the frequency they are having them at far outweighs there premium. The result when this happens is the fleet insurance market looks at the presentation when presented with it, sees the risk will only lose money and either decline or place extremely high premiums on it. Continue reading “Things to consider for your Fleet insurance and Mini Fleet Insurance”