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Contractors need contractor insurance |
Article Submitted by: Editor 123
Saturday, 21 March 2009
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The need of contractors having contractor insurance is undeniable. A contractor is financially responsible to clients for every mistake. Claims against contractors are rare, but they happen and can be titanic! In many cases, lawsuits can put a contractor totally out of business. The worst part is that, an agency contract provides no protection in such cases. So you first have to make some contract liability insurances if you want to keep your head- if not shoulders- above the water in tough times. A majority of clients would prefer if you have some level of professional indemnity insurance, at least the commonest contractor insurance purchase that supports your independent status. It will ensure your safety from lawsuits against you, and also cover the expenses incurred in paying compensation for damage. It will protect contractors against claims for negligence, loss of data, damage, claims of dishonesty and unintentional breaches of intellectual property. The office insurance package provides the most comprehensive cover you can buy online. It can be custom made to suit the contractors' needs. It provides expenses cover to legally defend or pursue your rights. It also provides "all-risks" cover for your contents and computers. Portable equipment worldwide cover provides financial cover for laptops and other equipments like mechanical tools, machines and hardware. Public liability Insurance covers claims for injury or damage from a third party. It also covers accidental injury you cause to some one or some property while working on your client's premises. Employers' liability Insurance covers any of your employees who sustain an injury while working. Contractors working on an independent basis, that is, having no employees should also take out this cover, as it will cover them for any injury sustained at work. You should make sure that the sub-contractors you hire also have the insurances, as that reduces your risk of liability and your insurance rate. Legal defense provides legal costs and expenses. TAX, PAYE and VAT protection are other benefits of a contractor's insurance. These policies are not very expensive and depend on the level of PI cover, annual turnover of company and number of employees. Having these insurances prove your approach in professional and help in obtaining work in the future. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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For further information on professional liability insurance, contractor insurance please contact Coulson Pritchard Associates directly on 01480 470220 or visit at www.professionalindemnityinsurance.co.uk
For further information on professional liability insurance, contractor insurance please contact Coulson Pritchard Associates directly on 01480 470220 or visit at www.professionalindemnityinsurance.co.uk
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