Whether you’ve just taken out a professional indemnity policy or you’re shopping for new business insurance, chances are you’ve come…
Employer’s liability insurance isn’t just a box to tick – it’s a legal safeguard that protects businesses and their employees,…
Jury duty if you’re self-employed can be the last thing you need. If you’re a freelancer or contractor and a…
Earlier this month Kingsbridge brought together a panel of industry experts to discuss the implications of the government’s new JSL…
Big changes to the world of work have been on the horizon for a while and the Royal Assent of…
Insurance sounds like a good idea, but how do you know what insurance you need as a tradesman? No two…
As tool theft continues to dominate headlines and social feeds, many tradespeople are no longer relying on standard security –…
However big or small your construction project is, contract works insurance could be a lifesaver if something happens. When you’re…
Anyone with even a passing interest in the debate around workers’ rights in the gig economy will have taken note…
One of the questions we get asked most often at Kingsbridge is “Do you ever actually pay out on claims?”…
Whether it’s banning baby wipes, putting a tax on plastic bottles or Iceland removing plastic packaging and palm oil from…
A committee of MPs have poured scorn upon Universal Credit rules which they say risk crushing the self-employed and start-ups.…
We like to keep our ear to the ground here at Kingsbridge. We’ve been vocal in the past about the…
IR35. Two letters. Two numbers. It might not seem like much, but it should be at the forefront of any…
As a contractor or freelancer, particularly if you’re a freelancer, you’ll spend a fair amount of time working from your…
When you only have to answer to yourself, it’s easy to slip into an unproductive rut. Some days, Homes Under…
It’s been almost a year since the UK government’s controversial reforms to IR35 in the public sector and, with rumours…
Cyber-attacks have become more prevalent than ever in the last 12 months. A recent report from the National Cyber Security…
Uncertainty in and around the UK economy has been brewing for some time now. Whether it’s the looming prospect of…
There have been few economic debates in recent years as fevered and corybantic as the one surrounding the status of…
We know it doesn’t seem like much time has passed between the end of the last tax year and the…
All the hand-wringing and toing-and-froing about IR35 reform has taken a darker turn in recent days with the revelation that…
What do you get someone who works for themselves? If you’re looking for a gift that offers productivity or practicality…
If you’re considering becoming a freelancer, regardless of the industry, there’s likely to be some hidden costs you might not…
We’ve put together these four tips to help you increase your profitability as a freelancer. Read on! Build a digital…
Making the switch from a secure, permanent position to the world of contracting is a big step, and one that…
Thinking of taking your career into your own hands? If you’re toying with the idea of becoming a contractor or…
If you’re new to freelancing or contracting and you’re after some advice from seasoned professionals then today’s your lucky day! We…
Although it might feel like it’s here already, it doesn’t officially become autumn until 22nd September. For us, it’s a time of…
As a contractor or freelancer, just hearing the word tax can fill you with panic – but there’s really nothing…
Time management is a skill you’ll continue to develop as your contracting career progresses. As soon as you think you’ve…
Becoming a first-time contractor is exciting. A new venture, a chance to make your own money, and to set your…
Regular readers of the Kingsbridge blog will already be aware that Insurance Premium Tax is rising to 12% from 1st June…
We all grow up (eventually). There comes a time when we have to move on to bigger and better things.…
If you had a normal nine-to-five, you’d be joyously gearing up now for the spring Bank Holiday season. Easter is…
April’s IR35 changes have been looming large in the rear view mirror for some time now. With the self-assessment deadline…
Whether you choose to drive or use public transport, one thing you can’t ignore is the havoc caused by engineering…
One horror story we regularly hear from contractors is that they did have insurance but were, in fact, underinsured. While…
Whether you’re a veteran contractor or a newbie, whether you’re in IT or engineering, you’ve almost certainly discovered by now…
At Kingsbridge, all of our contractor insurance policies include Employers’ Liability insurance cover as standard, but this is not the…
Did you know that, by the start of 2014, the Department for Business Innovation and Skills estimated that 99.3% of…
01/11/16 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday 18th October saw the second major award win of the year for the team at…
The Contractor Insurance Checklist is our new blog series that will act as your guide to everything contractor insurance. Not…
The number of independent professionals – be they contractors or freelancers – is certainly on the rise in recent years,…
The idea of Legal Expenses cover may seem a bit scary, especially if you are just starting out as a…
Whether you set yourself up as a Limited Company or as a Sole Trader, looking after your financial records is…
The Insurance Act 2015 came into effect on 12th August 2016, meaning there will be some changes to taking out…
In the event of the UK public’s decision to leave the European Union, Kingsbridge would like to put on record…
It used to be the case that once you’d found the right person for a position then your duty as…
Kingsbridge are delighted to announce that we have agreed to partner with Zurich Insurance Co Ltd from 1st July 2016 onwards.…
At Kingsbridge, we’ve recently made some changes for the better to give contractors even more comprehensive insurance cover. Previously, our…
At Kingsbridge, we often get asked certain questions time and time again. We don’t mind of course – that’s why…
When you first move to become a contractor, the idea that you might be sitting there with nothing to do…
More and more people working in what one might term ‘traditional’ employment are moving into the freelance and contracting sectors.…
We recently wrote the below blog post for our good friends at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. You can read more excellent…
At Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance, sometimes we like to revisit blog posts we’ve done in the past. It might be that…
When someone gets injured in the workplace or has their property damaged, they naturally want to know who’s to blame.…
We get a lot of questions here at Kingsbridge HQ about the pros and cons that come with running your…
