Jury Service Insurance for Contractors
Jury service is rarely thought about until you receive the letter. All jurors are selected at random from the electoral register, and there's nothing to stop you getting called up more than once.
Working as a contractor comes with unavoidable financial risks, such as the IR35 legislation and lack of job security. Being called for jury service is one of those things that many contractors just don't consider in their financial planning and can therefore be a contractor's worst nightmare, losing out on potentially thousands of pounds worth of income.
Having an insurance policy which covers you specifically for this risk is a worthy and inexpensive investment; providing up to £500 per day (with a maximum of £5,000) cover should you receive a summons.
£500
Per day cover
£5,000
Maximum cover
£50-£75
Annual premium
Sometimes it is possible for contractors to be excused from jury service, or have their service deferred, but each situation is judged often differently by the court – and it depends on your circumstances and the type of contract you are undertaking.
The annual premium for jury service insurance is normally only in the region of £50 to £75, making it one of the most affordable insurance options for contractors.
