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Asbestos Contractors Insurance

We recognise the high risk that asbestos removal contractors and companies face every day, and can provide comprehensive policies that can protect you, your employees and your company should any incidents occur.

Why do asbestos removal contractors need insurance?

As with all construction work, asbestos contractors work in high-risk situations every day. Asbestos is a hazardous and potentially life-threatening chemical, associated with many health risks, which is why asbestos removal is classed as a ‘high-risk’ trade. This means that contractors and companies need to have specialist insurance to ensure they are covered should any accidents occur. This includes non-licensed asbestos contractors who only come into contact with small doses sporadically.

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What does Asbestos Contractors Insurance cover?

Running a high-risk business such as an asbestos removal company means that you need to protect against any potential losses that may arise. An employee could be injured at work and take legal action, in which case you’d need employee liability insurance which also alleviates the financial pressures that come with legal action. Some recommended insurance for asbestos removal services are:

Coverage for your equipment

The equipment you use in your business is important, so it is equally important that you protect against any losses should your equipment break, get stolen or be lost. Coverage can include construction equipment, tools, machinery and even cars and vans.

Employers’ Liability Insurance (EL insurance)

EL – is a legal requirement if you have any staff, full-time, part-time or contracted. EL insurance protects employers’ from compensation claims from their employees should a claim be made against them for loss or injury at work. Your policy must have a minimum of £5m cover, with £10m being the industry standard.

Public liability insurance

If a member of the public is injured or their property damaged while on your premises, you can be held liable. Public liability insurance will protect you financially should you be sued for damages.

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Why choose us?

  • Experts in the industry.
  • Easy claims process with support.
  • Cover for up to £10 Million Public & Product Liability.
  • Wide market access.

Do asbestos removal workers need to have insurance?

Asbestos contractors are not required to have comprehensive insurance unless they are an employer, in which case they need to have Employers’ Liability Insurance. It is strongly advised that anyone working with asbestos, licensed or non-licensed, takes out specialist insurance to protect them against any legal action that may be taken.

We recognise the high risk that asbestos removal contractors and companies face every day, and can provide comprehensive policies that can protect you, your employees and your company should any incidents occur.

For some tailored insurance help, please contact the Jensten Motor Trade team today or call them on 0208 298 2100.

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Asbestos Contractors Insurance

Asbestos Contractor Insurance can be complex, so to help you get the cover you need, here are the answers to our frequently asked questions.  We hope they’ll prove helpful, but if you’d like some advice that’s tailored to your business’s needs, please call us on 0808 239 2465request a callback, or start your Asbestos Contractors Insurance quote today. 

This is determined on a case-by-case basis, however, the standard limits that are available to construction workers, contractors and companies are £1M, £2M, £5M and £5M. Employers’ Liability Insurance policies must cover at least £5M, and in practice, most policies cover £10M.

Call us or enquire today and a member of our team will guide you through the process of taking out insurance for yourself or your asbestos removal company.