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IT Contractor Insurance
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Contractor Insurance
Here are some of our key contractor insurance guides:
What is PI Insurance? - Our guide to contractor professional indemnity insurance explains why many clients/agencies require you to be covered.
Latest Contractor Insurance Guides
Contractor Professional Indemnity Insurance - things to consider
Some factors to consider before taking out a professional indemnity insurance policy. What is covered?, is it mandatory?, and how retroactive and run-off cover works.
(Jan 10, 2012)
Contractor income protection (PHI) guide
Contractor income protection insurance can provide a tax free monthly income to protect you if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. What to look out for when choosing a policy.
(Jan 5, 2012)
Professional indemnity insurance for contractors
Many clients now insist that contractors have adequate professional indemnity insurance cover in place. What is PI insurance?, and how to choose a policy.
(Sep 29, 2011)
Are contractors legally obliged to take out business insurance cover?
There are some compelling reasons why most contractors should have adequate business insurance cover in place, even if it is not required by law
(Sep 27, 2011)
Income Protection Cover for IT contractors
Income Protection for IT contractors - An overview of what PHI is and what to look out for when choosing a health insurance policy.
(Jul 18, 2011)
Guide to IT contractor insurance policies
Guide to IT contractor insurance - including professional indemnity cover, IR35 insurance, public and employers' liability cover.
(May 24, 2011)
What is IR35 insurance?
As a result of the financial impact IR35 can have on take home pay, contractors may consider taking out IR35 insurance in the event that their employment status is challenged, as the defence costs can be significant.
(Oct 5, 2010)
Critical Illness guide for IT contractors
Critical Illness cover will protect you from the financial consequences of falling ill. A guide for IT contractors.
(Oct 4, 2010)
What insurance cover should IT contractors take out?
What types of business insurance should IT contractors take out? Are contractors without adequate cover likely to find it harder to secure contractor work?
(Jul 15, 2010)
Professional liability insurance - PI insurance for contractors and consultants
Overview of the insurance types available to IT contractors, including professional liability cover.
(Feb 27, 2010)
What is public liability insurance?
An overview of public liability insurance for contractors and small businesses - what it is, and how to get a quote.
(Feb 24, 2010)
Private medical insurance (PMI) for contractors
Contractors looking to cover themselves and any dependants for specialist and hospital treatment costs may be interested in find out more about private medical insurance (PMI).
(Jan 26, 2010)
Life Cover guide for IT contractors
A guide to life cover for IT contractors - essential cover to protect your dependants in the event of the worst happening.
(Dec 15, 2009)
What is employers liability insurance?
An overview of employers liability insurance for contractors, what the legal requirements are, and how to get an EL insurance quote.
(Oct 5, 2009)
Contractor PI insurance - what is retroactive cover?
Can IT contractors cover contract work performed in the past on a professional indemnity insurance policy?
(Aug 3, 2009)
Professional Indemnity insurance claims against contractors could rise due to downturn
A leading professional indemnity insurance provider warns that the recession may result in more claims against IT contractors by clients who claim that the services provided did not meet their expectations.
(Feb 27, 2009)
Public and employers liability insurance for IT contractors
A guide to Public Liability and Employers Liability insurance cover for IT contractors.
(Jun 27, 2007)

