We’ll beat your public liability insurance price
Tradespeople, get a like-for-like quote with us and we’ll guarantee to save you money.*
*Excludes roofers, scaffolders and businesses with annual turnover of more than £500,000

Why choose Howden for Tradesman Liability Insurance?
Howden is the new name for A-Plan. As a specialist business insurance broker, 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 standard and specialist insurers, we make the process of comparing multiple tradesman liability insurance policies, on your behalf, simple and straightforward. What’s not to like?
Here at Howden, our team understands that each tradesperson liability policy needs to be as individual as its owner and their business and trade, and that’s why we provide a tailored, personalised service, focused on getting to know you and learning more about exactly what you want from your cover.
Ultimately, whether you need to make a claim, purchase new liability cover, or renew an existing one, just know that 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 branch, within your community.
- We’re right by your side in the event of a claim.
What is Tradesman Liability Insurance?
Wherever you’re working as a tradesman, whether you’re in someone’s home or on a site, it’s important that you have forms of liability insurance behind you to protect yourself. Tradesperson insurance is designed to protect you, your business, employees, and customers, whether you run a large construction business, or you’re a tradesperson working alone.
Accidents, property damage, or injuries can occur, leading to legal claims and financial consequences, and individuals or businesses working in various trades need liability cover to ensure they aren’t left out of pocket if they’re required to compensate. There’s a range of liability products you can buy which can protect you and your business:
- Public liability
- Employers liability
- Professional indemnity
- Tools insurance
- Goods in transit insurance
We can arrange liability cover for a wide range of trades too. Trades covered include, but not limited to:
- Bricklayers
- Builders
- Carpenters
- Car Valets
- Cleaners
- Contractors
- Electricians
- Gardeners
- Gas Engineers
- Handymen
- Limited companies
- Market traders
- Mechanics
- Painters and decorators
- Plumbers
- Roofers
- Sole Traders
- Subcontractors
- Tree Surgeons
If you’re looking for liability insurance and don’t see your trade listed here, please submit your enquiry or give us a call and a member of our specialist team will do their best to assist you.
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