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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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