NPORS - Insurance Scheme

Why choose Howden for your NPORS Insurance?

Howden is the new name for Watkin Davies.

As an insurance broker, when it comes to sourcing bespoke insurance solutions, we pride ourselves on doing the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. Thanks to the great relationships we have with our selected panel of specialist commercial and liability insurers, we make the process of comparing many policies, on your behalf, simple and easy.

Our team of experts also recognise that each policy needs to be as individual as its owner, and that’s why we provide a personalised service, focused on getting to know you and finding out exactly what you want from your NPORS insurance.

But ultimately, just know, that whether you need to make a claim, purchase a new policy, or renew an existing one, we’re here to help.

Benefits of working with Howden:

• You can trust us – we’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
• We’re driven to save you time, money, and hassle.
• Benefit from a tailored service that comparison sites can’t provide.
• Speak with your local insurance broker, within your community.
• We’re right by your side in the event of a claim.

Insurance for National Plant Operators Registration Scheme

Howden works exclusively with national plant operators to provide a bespoke professional indemnity product that’s designed to exclusively support accredited training providers under their scheme.

What is NPORS?

Established in 1992, NPORS is one of the UK’s leading accreditation and registration bodies, working across the construction, industrial, utilities, warehousing and distribution, agricultural, ports and marine sectors.

Recognised by NPORS that their trainers needed a cost effective insurance solution to support their diverse training courses and offering, Howden who were already the appointed brokers to NPORS worked with a number of specialist insurers in order to gain market support to deliver and provide a bespoke training provider insurance product, covering a number of key sections, including:

• Professional indemnity insurance
• Public liability insurance
• Product liability insurance
• Employers’ liability insurance
• Legal expenses cover

What do we offer?

As NPORS have grown over the years, so has the number of trainers and training centres which we have worked with. We source insurance for not just NPORS trainers, but also support LANTRA, IPAF, CPCS, Health & Safety and Fire Safety training professionals.

In addition to providing liability and professional indemnity insurance, we have also agreed to bespoke pricing for Plant and Hired-in Plant insurance which is often a crucial part of NPORS trainers’ requirements.  This policy includes loss, theft or damage to both Owned plant and Hired-in plant ranging from micro-diggers to high-reach excavators used in a variety of disciplines. 

We also recognise what’s required of us to source comprehensive insurance with a quick turnaround, allowing us to support trainers’ whenever they need us.

Why choose us?

• Exclusive rates & policy wording
• Quick turnaround with a short proposal form
• Immediate point of contact
• Tailor made solution to suit your needs

For more information on NPORS visit the NPORS website, and to find out more about how we can support your operation, get us touch with a member of the Howden team.