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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,…
Katie Collins-Jones

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…
Kingsbridge

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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    Trades Life 09 Sep 2026

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    In the late 1990s, loan-based remuneration schemes began to emerge before becoming widespread among contractors and freelancers during the 2000s.…
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    Trades Life 07 Jul 2026

    Do tradesmen need employers’ liability insurance?

    If you’re a tradesman running your own business, you might assume employers’ liability insurance only applies to corporate companies. But…
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    The tax, pension and savings changes UK contractors need to keep on top of

    The 2026/27 tax year might not be bringing one dramatic overhaul, but it marks the beginning of a multi-year shift…
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    Trades Life 01 Jun 2026

    What is plant and machinery insurance?

    From diggers and dumpers to cement mixers and compressors, plant and machinery are the backbone of many trades. Whether you’re…
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    Contractor Guides 26 May 2026

    Simplifying insurance: what is claims made vs claims occurring

    When you’re choosing insurance, you’ll often come across two terms: claims made and claims occurring. They both refer to the…
    Tradesmen tools laid out on table, representing article on tool theft stories and keeping tools safe
    Trades Life 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 –…
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    Trades Life 15 May 2026

    Powered Now ‘Advice on Tap’: trade talk and tool theft troubles

    Powered Now’s landmark event brings together tradespeople of all backgrounds. But conversations highlight the ongoing issue of tool theft, the…
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    What is professional indemnity for tradespeople?

    Many tradesmen assume professional indemnity is only for people with a desk job. But in reality, if your work involves…
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    Do subcontractors need their own insurance?

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    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…
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    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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    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…
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