Carpenters Insurance

Markel Direct provide and administer this cover. Markel Direct is a trading name of Markel International Insurance Company Limited who is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register no. 202570).

Carpenters insurance is a group of different types of insurance that are specific to your profession as a carpenter. It can then be tailored to your needs with the right combinations and levels of protection.
It can cover you for most types of carpentry work including:

• Cabinet making and joinery
• Surveying or quoting
• Large public contracts and private jobs

Your business equipment is usually vital to a carpenter and therefore you can choose to insure against theft. Even if you hire the equipment, you may still want insurance, especially for the more expensive items.
You can include your specialist woodworking equipment and even employee’s tools as long as they are locked away securely, even in your van or onsite.

Note that fixed equipment may not be covered as this would be expected to be covered on the insurance for your premises. If you have a workshop, you can choose to combine your carpentry insurance with a business premises policy.

It's important to declare all the types of machinery that you use, particularly those which are such fixed as woodworking machines in view of the higher injury risks presented. By protecting your company with an industry-specific policy you have peace of mind that your business activities are fully understood.

Carpenters can face legal action in respect of their liability for personal injury or property damage arising from their activities, we can provide protection for a range of different liability claims to help keep you protected.

Yes, because the system measures an insurer’s financial situation, allowing you to predict their ability to meet ongoing policy obligations.

Also, there are a number of main contractors that will not sub-contract works to any companies not insured with an insurer with a minimum of an A-financial rating (as determined by established ratings companies).

Public liability insurance protects the public against injury or loss as a result of your business. So, for example, if someone is injured by a falling ladder. Level of cover can vary but most options are between £1m and £5m dependent on your needs.

If you have employees, you have a legal duty of care to have protection for their benefit in place. Employers’ liability insurance for a carpenter is just this and protects your staff against similar perils to public liability.

Yes, both types of employers are covered for the same risks although it is very important you declare how your workforce are employed as it will affect how your risks are calculated.

To help you spread the cost of your premiums, you can choose to spread payment over ten months with the Markel quick and easy Direct Debit scheme.

If you bought your policy before 7^th June 2024, you can view all your documentation in your online portal here. If you purchased your policy on or after the 7^th June 2024, you can access your documents here.

For details of the terms, exclusions and conditions applicable, please refer to the full policy documentation provided by Markel Direct which will be available during the quotation process.