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INSURANCE MADE FOR THE TRADE

Hassle-free, instant online cover from £7/month*. No hidden fees, no nonsense - just reliable protection for your business.

All trades covered
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£7.00/month
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  • Based on a handyman requiring £1m public liability cover and meeting all underwriting criteria

! PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPECIALIST TRADE INSURANCE

Tailored cover starting at £7.00/month*. No hidden fees, instant protection!

* !!! Based on a handyman requiring £1m public liability cover and meeting all underwriting criteria

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Builders

Building can be a hazardous business. Which is why, if you're self-employed or you run a small firm, you need Builders Insurance.

Caretakers

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Carpenters & Joiners

You don't need to be told about the risks of being a carpenter. Whether you got it from a teacher or from painful experience, you discovered early on that tools which are sharp enough to cut through wood and tools that are heavy enough to drive in nails can cause nasty injuries.

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Public Liability Insurance Details

AI GENERATED: Public Liability insurance is widely regarded as an essential safeguard for tradespeople across all sectors. Its primary purpose is to protect you and your business financially if your work activities lead to injury or death of a customer or any member of the public. Additionally, this crucial cover extends to situations where your work causes damage to someone else’s property. Whether it’s a slip at a client’s premises or accidental damage to their belongings during a job, Public Liability insurance is there to handle the compensation claims and associated legal costs that may arise.

Without this protection, your business could face significant financial strain from a single incident. The costs of compensation, medical expenses, and legal fees can be crippling for any business, particularly for sole traders and small to medium-sized enterprises. Public Liability insurance offers peace of mind, allowing you to carry out your services knowing that you have a robust financial defence against unforeseen accidents. It not only protects your assets but also upholds your professional reputation by ensuring that you can meet your responsibilities if things go wrong. This cover is fundamental to operating responsibly and securely in any trade.

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Employers' liability insurance for tradespeople

from£7.00/month*

Will cover your employees against accident, injury and death sustained whilst working for you.

Select* Based on a handyman requiring £10m employers' liability cover and meeting all underwriting criteriaRead more

Legal expenses insurance for tradespeople

from£8.00/month*

Designed to cover your legal costs for contract disputes, tax investigations and employment issues. Includes a 24 hour legal advice helpline for when you need it most.

Select* Based on a handyman requiring £100,000 legal expenses cover and meeting all underwriting criteriaRead more

Occupational personal accident insurance for tradespeople

from£8.00/month*

If you are unable to work after being injured on a job (or travelling to a job) occupational personal accident can provide you with an income whilst you recover

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Professional indemnity insurance for tradespeople

from£8.00/month*

Provide designs for your customers? You should consider professional indemnity insurance. It protects against claims of professional negligence (such as errors in designs or advice), covering legal fees and the cost of putting your mistake right.

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Public liability insurance for tradespeople

from£7.00/month*

Essential cover protecting you against injuries to customers and damage to property caused by your work. Designed specifically for tradespeople.

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Tools cover insurance for tradespeople

from£8.00/month*

Protect your valuable tools with 24-hour coverage against theft and accidental damage. Keep your business running with specialist tool protection.

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Contact Details

Tradesman Insure
C/O Caunce O'Hara & Co Ltd, 82 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WQ.

Why choose our service?

Discover why thousands of UK tradespeople trust us

Fast & Simple

  • Get an instant quote online
  • Customize your coverage
  • Pay monthly or annually

Complete Protection

  • Public Liability up to £5M
  • Employers' Liability £10M
  • Tools & Equipment Cover

Expert Support

  • UK-based support team
  • 24 hour claims helpline
  • Legal advice included

Insurance made for the trade

Since 1995, we've been at the forefront of insurance for self-employed small business owners in the UK.

TradesmanInsure is a trading name of Caunce O'Hara, an award-winning insurance broker based in Manchester and part of the global Markel Group Inc.

TradesmanInsure is a trading name of Caunce O’Hara & Company Limited who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference number 306183). To verify this visit www.fca.org.uk/register. Markel Group Inc. is the ultimate holding company for Caunce O’Hara & Company Limited. Caunce O’Hara & Company Limited is registered in England & Wales (Company number 03676983), with a registered office address at 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AZ. The principal place of business address is 82 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WQ. V2134