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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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    Trades Life 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 –…
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    Trades Life 15 May 2026

    Powered Now ‘Advice on Tap’: trade talk and tool theft troubles

    Powered Now’s landmark event brings together tradespeople of all backgrounds. But conversations highlight the ongoing issue of tool theft, the…
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    What is professional indemnity for tradespeople?

    Many tradesmen assume professional indemnity is only for people with a desk job. But in reality, if your work involves…
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    Do subcontractors need their own insurance?

    Knowing whether subcontractors need their own insurance can be confusing. Whether working in construction, roofing, plumbing, electrical work or specialist…
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    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…
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    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…
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    Who needs trades insurance?

    If you work in the trades, chances are you’ve already heard people chatting about tradesman insurance, but have been left…
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    Do tradespeople need public liability insurance?

    As a tradesperson you’ll know that no two jobs are the same – whether fitting a kitchen, plumbing a bathroom…
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