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Katie Collins-Jones



Trades

What is plant and machinery insurance?

From diggers and dumpers to cement mixers and compressors, plant and machinery are the backbone of many trades. Whether you’re…

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Simplifying insurance: what is claims made vs claims occurring

When you’re choosing insurance, you’ll often come across two terms: claims made and claims occurring. They both refer to the…

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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 –…

Trades

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…

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…

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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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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…

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A ‘Making Tax Digital’ wake-up call for sole traders

The way Britain pays tax is entering its biggest modernisation in a generation, with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income…

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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…

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Trades cover: who’s considered high risk for insurance

If you’re in the trades, you already know the job isn’t without its risks. But did you know those risks…

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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,…

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Public liability vs products liability: what’s the difference

Delving into the world of business insurance can seem like a whirlwind, and that’s before you come across public liability…