Contractors Combined
Contractors Combined insurance solution built for UK construction SME's
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How do I get a quote for Contractors Combined?
We remain committed to serving our brokers with exceptional service in the way they want to be serviced, and we know a quick decision is vital. If you’re a Markel partner broker, quotations for this product can be accessed via:
You can now trade our Contractors Combined product via Acturis.
You can request Markel products to be activated here.
To find out more about our wider eTrade proposition, including obtaining access to Markel UK Online, visit our Broker eTrade page.
You can download our proposal forms here and email them to MarkelConstruction@Markel.com to get a quote from our team.
Alternatively, you can get in touch with the team via phone on 0345 351 2600, or via our contact us form here.
What makes Contractors Combined different?
What does Contractors Combined protect against?
Organisations can tailor their policy by selecting from distinct sections to match their unique requirements. All covers are managed through a single proposal form, simplifying the process. Modules can be easily added or removed, ensuring the right level of cover stays within budget. With core covers included as standard and optional covers available as needs evolve, our modular policy ensures flexible, transparent, and robust protection—free from coverage gaps.
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Employers Liability
Employers liability covers legal liability for up to £10,000,000 to employees injured whilst in your employment.
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Public/Products liability
Public liability covers legal liability for injury to any person (other than employees) and/or loss of damage to property; libel, slander and defamation; wrongful arrest etc; trespass or nuisance arising from your business and occurring within the UK during the period of insurance.
Products liability covers legal liability for injury, loss or damage arising from the sale, supply etc of goods or products from within the UK and occurring during the period of insurance.
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Professional liability
Professional liability covers legal liability for any civil liability* arising from your design, specification, supervision of construction etc. The limit of indemnity applies to each claim (including costs and expenses) and in total for the period of insurance.
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(*N.B. a civil liability is any liability you may incur other than a criminal one. It therefore includes, amongst others, negligence, unintentional breach of confidentiality and/or copyright, defamation etc.
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Contractors all risks
Contractors all risks covers damage to the contract works within the United Kingdom. Cover can also be extended to include constructional plant, hired in plant, temporary buildings and employees’ effects.
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Property damage
Property damage covers buildings, contents and computer equipment against accidental damage (including theft). Cover is provided on a reinstatement basis (i.e. ‘new for old’). Reinstatement basis does not apply to stock.
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Business interruption
Business interruption covers loss of gross profit and/or increase in cost of working and/or additional cost of working and/or rent receivable for an agreed period due to interruption of the business following.
Damage at the premises
Accidental loss, damage or destruction to any property in the area near or surrounding the premises which prevents or makes it difficult for the policyholder to use or enter the premises for the purpose of the business.
Denial of access
Accidental loss, damage or destruction to any property in the area near or surrounding the premises which prevents or makes it difficult for the policyholder to use or enter the premises for the purpose of the business
Public Utilities
Damage by a specified event at the following within the United Kingdom:
Local authority, government or police
Closure or restriction in the use of the premises due to the order or advice of the competent local authority government or police as a result of the following occurrences at the premises:
Murder or suicide
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Money and Personal Assault
Money and personal assault covers loss of money for fixed limits depending on the nature of the loss.
Cover includes
Loss of money whilst the money is:
If the policyholder, members of their family or employees or members of their family are injured during a robbery or attempted robbery in the course of the business we will pay either £10,000 or £100 per week for 104 weeks depending on the nature of their injury.
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Personal accident
To the policyholder’s employees as a result of their employment, we will pay a range of benefits depending on the nature of the injury
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Transit
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Directors and officers liability
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Entity defence
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Legal expenses
Who is Contractors Combined for?
This product is ideal for a wide variety of organisations and contractors operating within the construction sector.
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General building & construction builder
Commercial new, PDH new, alterations and extensions, general
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Interior fit-out & finishing trades
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Mechanical, electrical & technical services electrical contracting
Domestic/small commercial and large commercial
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Structural & external works
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Landscaping & outdoor services
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Specialist & miscellaneous trades locksmiths
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Mechanical & building services
HVAC, plumbing, gas, refrigeration
- Central Heating, Heating & Ventilation, and Heating Engineers – Large Commercial Only
- Gas Fitting – Large Commercial Only
- Plumbing & Plumbing and Heating Engineers – Large Commercial Only
- Refrigeration Installation, Service & Repair
- Service Engineers (Excluding Lifts)
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Electrical, aerial & technical installations
- Aerial Erecting & TV/Radio Aerial Services
- Cable Contracting
- Lightning Conductor Contractors
- Sign Erectors
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Construction, structural & fit-out works
- Bathroom & Fireplace Installation – Large Commercial Only
- Stone Mason & Stonemasonry (Including Building Work)
- Insulation Engineering
- UPVC Window and Door / Window Manufacturers and Installers
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Cleaning, landscaping and external services
- Cleaning Contracting, General Cleaning Services & Cleaning (Excl. Exterior of Buildings/Blast/Boilers)
- Lawn & Turfing Services
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Fire & surface treatments
- Fire Protection
- Paint Sprayer
Going beyond traditional insurance
Sector-specific suite of services are available to help your clients thrive, whilst giving you the competitive edge you deserve.
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