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Professional indemnity insurance: what’s a retroactive date

Whether you’ve just taken out a professional indemnity policy or you’re shopping for new business insurance, chances are you’ve come…
Katie Collins-Jones

by Katie Collins-Jones

Contractor Guides

Employers’ liability requirements and who’s exempt

Employer’s liability insurance isn’t just a box to tick – it’s a legal safeguard that protects businesses and their employees,…
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by Katie Collins-Jones

Contracting Life

Jury service for self-employed: getting cover for loss of earnings

Jury duty if you’re self-employed can be the last thing you need. If you’re a freelancer or contractor and a…
Katie Collins-Jones

by Katie Collins-Jones

Partner News

What JSL will mean for you: Five lessons from our expert panel

Earlier this month Kingsbridge brought together a panel of industry experts to discuss the implications of the government’s new JSL…
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by Kingsbridge

Partner News

Employment Rights Act 2025 ‘brings world of work into 21st century’

Big changes to the world of work have been on the horizon for a while and the Royal Assent of…
Katie Collins-Jones

by Katie Collins-Jones

Trades

What insurance does a tradesman need?

Insurance sounds like a good idea, but how do you know what insurance you need as a tradesman? No two…
Katie Collins-Jones

by Katie Collins-Jones

Trades 20 May 2026

Tool theft stories: tradespeople going beyond locks to keep tools safe

As tool theft continues to dominate headlines and social feeds, many tradespeople are no longer relying on standard security –…
Katie Collins-Jones

by Katie Collins-Jones

Trades

What is contract works insurance?

However big or small your construction project is, contract works insurance could be a lifesaver if something happens. When you’re…
Katie Collins-Jones

by Katie Collins-Jones

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