PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS
INSURANCE FOR LIMITED company contractors
At Brightred we ask all of our limited company contractors to be appropriately insured to work. We have provided answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on the topic.
Why do I need insurance?
If your actions lead to anything being damaged or anybody being injured it is essential that you are insured, as it may result in a costly claim being made against you. Likewise, if you give your client any advice or complete any work for them that leads to them losing money, they may bring a claim against you.
In such a situation, having insurance in place could be what keeps you in business. To ensure that your business is protected financially and that you are complying with the requirements of your client, all of our limited company contractors should have suitable insurance in place at all times.
Do Brightred require me to have insurance?
As part of the agreed terms of business our clients require contractors to secure no less than £1,000,000 Professional Indemnity insurance, £1,000,000 Public Liability insurance and £5,000,000 Employers’ Liability insurance where applicable.
What types of cover should I consider?
Professional indemnity – covers you if you are accused of professional negligence, making an error or omission, or giving bad advice which results in your client losing money. This provides cover for legal defence costs and damages awarded against you.
Public liability – provides cover if someone is injured or property is damaged as a result of your actions whilst supplying services. Whether you are on your own premises or at a client’s site, you have a duty to protect anyone who might be affected by your activities. If you fail to do this, you may have to pay substantial compensation.
Employers’ liability – provides protection against claims from employees. It is compulsory for almost all UK businesses. Regardless of your set-up, this is often insisted upon by clients who may require you to comply with a standardised contract.
Where can I buy the right insurance?
There are a limited number of insurance providers that offer cost effective and comprehensive insurance to the contracting community. Below are a number of companies that Brightred have partnered with and specialise in contractor insurance.
Kingsbridge provide a package which includes all the key insurances you may need – professional indemnity, public liability & employers’ liability. This means you only need one policy to cover your main exposures and meet your contractual obligations.
Key benefits of the Kingsbridge package
- One package, full cover
- Personal accident included as standard
- A policy that complies with the terms in our contract
- Cover for previous work
- Instant access to policy documents
- Monthly payment options
- Insurance that acts as an IR35 indicator
- Tax deductible business expense
Call: 
01242 809317
Email: sam.steel@kingsbridge.co.uk
Visit: brightredresourcing.kingsbridge.co.uk
Hiscox UK have over 100 years’ experience in insurance, protecting businesses of all sizes. So we’ve had time to fine tune our claims and customer services plus create policies which are in-line with the risks our clients face. Today, we provide commercial covers such as public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance for over 300,000 SMEs, professionals and consultants like yours in the UK.
Your customers rely on you to solve their business challenges with your technical expertise. But despite your best efforts, IT systems can be uncooperative and sometimes, mistakes are made. As an IT consultant, insurance is important to cover you for the things you can’t see coming, whether that’s an injury or a breakage at work, a dissatisfied client or an accidental leak of sensitive data.
Call: 0808 2562 714
Qdos began in 1988 as a tax consultancy business and has grown in both size and reputation to become one of the leading providers of contractor specific insurance and one of the leading authorities on the IR35 legislation.
Call: 0116 269 0999
Email: freelancer@qdoscontractor.com
Visit: https://www.qdoscontractor.com/
