Contractors Combined

Why Contractors Combined Insurance Is the Smartest Toolkit Investment You’ll Make in 2025

In the dynamic world of UK contracting, where rain delays can rival supply chain hold-ups, one thing that shouldn’t be uncertain is your insurance. At Miller & Partner, we’ve watched contractors across the UK—from electricians in Ealing to scaffolders in Sheffield—face the same dilemma: too many insurance policies and too little clarity. That’s where Contractors Combined Insurance comes in—not just as a product, but as a smarter way to build.


What is Contractors Combined Insurance?

Think of it as the Swiss Army knife of insurance policies. Rather than juggling separate covers for tools, liability, hired-in plant, and contract works, Contractors Combined wraps it all into one seamless policy—streamlined, simplified, and strategic.


But let’s not stop at the textbook definition. What makes our approach at Miller & Partner unique is how we treat the policy not just as protection, but as part of your business plan. It’s your risk management blueprint, designed for the realities of being a UK-based contractor in 2025—economic uncertainty, increased regulation, and a greater emphasis on subcontractor accountability.

Why “Combined” Isn’t Just Convenience—It’s Calculated

You wouldn’t pour a foundation without checking the soil, so why build your insurance strategy on generic terms? A combined policy isn’t just about bundling; it’s about creating synergy. Here’s what that means for your business:


Fewer Gaps in Cover: Policies designed in isolation can leave invisible holes. Combined insurance reduces the risk of overlaps and omissions.

Streamlined Claims Process: One policy. One insurer. One point of contact. When time is money, this matters.

Custom Fit for Your Trade: Whether you're a one-man band or managing a team across multiple sites, we adjust the components to fit the size and scope of your operation.

Scalable as You Grow: Winning a bigger contract? Hiring more people? Your policy evolves with you.


A Real-World Example: From Reactive to Proactive:

We recently helped a South Wales-based groundworks contractor who came to us with five separate policies—and five renewal dates. The stress, admin time, and unexpected gaps (like underinsured tools) were quietly costing the business thousands.


We built a tailored Contractors Combined policy that:


Brought all covers under one renewal

Included automatic cover for newly acquired tools and hired-in plant

Enhanced their public liability to match new contract requirements

Reduced their premium by 12% overall


More importantly, it gave the director peace of mind. “It’s the first time I’ve understood my insurance,” he told us. That’s what we aim for.


Why Now?

Contracting in the UK is changing. Clients are becoming more risk-aware. Tender documents increasingly ask for proof of comprehensive cover. With HMRC tightening IR35 enforcement and site safety standards evolving post-Brexit, being underinsured isn’t just risky—it’s unprofessional.

What Does a Contractors Combined Policy Typically Include?


Every policy we build is bespoke, but here are the core elements you might expect:

Public Liability (including cover for subcontractors)

Employers’ Liability

Contract Works

Own & Hired-In Plant

Tools Cover (on-site, in transit, and overnight)

Legal Expenses

Personal Accident Cover

Professional Indemnity (optional)

And yes—we cover non-standard risks too. Working at height? In hazardous environments? Using heat tools? We’ve got your back.


Why Miller & Partner?

Because we’re not a call centre. We’re not an aggregator.

We’re an independent UK brokerage that believes relationships still matter. When you speak to us, you’re talking to people who know the difference between a cherry picker and a mini digger—and why that matters in underwriting.


We’ll sit down with you (or Zoom, if you prefer), understand your business, your contracts, your risk profile, and craft a policy that not only meets compliance but actually adds value.

Contact us now using the form below or call 01792 001350

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