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We have teamed up with leading broker, Caunce O'Hara, to provide competitive insurance cover for contractors (and design engineers).

Joining any insurance scheme couldn't be easier and just involves filling out an online application form.

Caunce O'Hara is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. They are the broker of choice for many contractor accountancy, legal and recruitment companies in the UK.

For a full list of professions covered by each insurance product click the ‘i’ button next to the 'profession' field on the online quote engine. As well as IT contractors, cover is available for civil engineers, construction contractors, interim managers working in different sectors, new media consultants, finance/legal execs etc. If you're unsure of the cover you need, Caunce O'Hara provide a Contractors' Guide to Insurance here.

Insurance cover available:

Professional Indemnity – 'IT contractor Insurance Scheme'
Provides financial protection for your company and is designed to meet the cost of defending claims made against you, including damages that may become payable - prices from £165 per annum.

Legal Expenses/IR35 insurance - 'IT contractor Insurance Scheme'
The Computer Contractors Legal Expenses policy gives you the power, through its level of cover up to £50,000 of legal costs per claim, access to a 24-hour helplines and to professional advice through a nationwide panel of specialist solicitors.

Business Liability - 'IT Contractor Insurance Scheme'
The 'IT Contractor Insurance Scheme' provides £5m of employers, £1m public liability cover + equipment and business disruption cover. All for just £112 per annum.

Insurance for Design Engineers
Professional Indemnity, Legal & Public Liability, Equipment Cover and Legal Expenses cover for Design Engineers.

The 'IT Contractor Insurance Scheme' – How to apply
How to join the 'IT Contractor Insurance Scheme' in minutes using the online application form. Copies of all policies are also available in this section.

Critical Illness:

Critical Illness Cover
Protect yourself from the devastating effects of serious illness with a Critical Illness policy that pays a lump sum to help fund convalescence, changes to the home or repay your mortgage to relieve pressure on your budget if you cannot work.

Medical Cover:

Medical Cover for contractors from WPA
Can you afford to be ill? Contractor UK have teamed up with WPA (Western Provident Association), who are a leading and awarding winning health insurance company, to provide IT contractors with affordable medical insurance and a world-class service. 10% first year discount.


 

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