Construction

9 mins

Insurance considerations when using bona fide or labour-only subcontractors

If you run your own business, understanding your insurance obligations is vital. We look at what you’ll need to consider when hiring bona fide sub-contractors and labour-only subcontractors.

11 mins
Environmental impairment liability cover

What is Environmental Impairment Liability cover?

What is Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) insurance and what environmental legislation do business owners need to be aware of?

9 mins
latent defects insurance

Guide to latent defects insurance

Latent defects insurance protects property owners from unidentified issues in the structure of a property that has been built in the last 10-12 years. We look at what a latent defects policy covers, who it’s suitable for, and how it differs from other insurance policies.

11 mins
Pollution liability cover and contractors

Pollution liability cover and contractors

In this article we look at environmental liability and the insurance available to protect businesses from the cost of pollution clean-up and legal defences.

5 mins
Cladding and composite panels

Cladding and composite panels in building construction: what you need to know, and why?

When looking to arrange Fire and Liability insurance, it's important to understand how the presence of cladding and composite panels in your property can affect your policy.