Markel Direct & ContractorUK Survey — Win a £500 John Lewis Voucher
In partnership with Markel Direct
Markel Direct & ContractorUK Survey

Tell us how contracting is really going.
Win a £500 John Lewis voucher.

16 quick questions on market conditions, rates and the future of contracting. Under 3 minutes, answers treated anonymously — and every completed survey is entered into the draw.

Start the survey Takes under 3 minutes

*T&Cs apply — read the prize draw terms. Open to UK residents aged 18+.

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Question 1

Name

Question 2

Email

Question 3

How would you describe your gender?

Question 4

What best describes your contracting status?

Question 5

What sector do you primarily work in?

Question 6

How long have you been contracting?

Question 7

What region are you based in?

Question 8

What is your preferred method for finding contract work?

Your views — how far do you agree with each statement?
Question 9

Market conditions

There is a healthy supply of contract opportunities in my sector right now.

Day rates in my sector have kept pace with the cost of doing business.

Question 10

Regulations

IR35 / off-payroll rules have made it harder for me to win the work I want.

I feel confident I understand my current tax and compliance obligations.

Question 11

Financial confidence

I feel financially secure over the next 12 months.

I have adequate savings to cover a gap between contracts.

Question 12

Wellbeing and security

Contracting gives me a good work-life balance.

I feel adequately protected against business risks (e.g. illness, disputes, claims).

Question 13

The future of contracting

I am optimistic about the future of contracting in the UK.

I expect to still be contracting in 3 years’ time.

Question 14

In your view, what is the biggest challenge facing contractors today? (optional)

Question 15

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Question 16

I have read and understood the Markel privacy statement

This form will not collect your details unless you provide them yourself. Answers are anonymous — name and email are used only to pick a winner.

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