As a tradesman, no two days, environments or jobs are the same. The only thing that is consistent is that wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, you’re more than just a tradesperson. You’re someone that has to protect yourself, your business, your customers and your employees from the risks associated with your profession. To mitigate the risk to tradesmen like you, our comprehensive public and/or employers’ liability insurance for tradesmen is your safety net for any unexpected events or expenses that might happen while you or your employees are on the job. Not only does it mitigate the risks for the people associated with your business, it protects the all-important tools you use too.
Insurance for Tradesmen
Quick, comprehensive insurance cover for tradesmen
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Quick
Simply tell us what you cover you want and receive your quote within 5 minutes in most cases.
Affordable
We use our knowledge, experience and relationships to get the best quotes with no hidden costs.
Customised
No two businesses are the same so no two policies are either. We tailors yours to your needs.
Protecting members of the public
Public Liability Insurance gives businesses cover if a customer or member of the public becomes injured, ill or even dies as a result of an incident connected to that business. In the case of tradesmen like you, this could be someone slipping on uneven surfaces, tripping over tools or being hit by falling objects.
Protecting their property
Public Liability Insurance also covers you should a customer or member of the public look for costs relating to damage to their property following an incident connected to your business. Have you ever accidentally broken a window, damaged a carpet or even destroyed a piece of furniture?
Protecting your employees
Employers’ Liability Insurance gives you cover if an employee becomes injured, ill or even dies while they are employed by you and your company. As you know, no matter how hard you try to reduce risks, accidents often happen on busy sites. It also covers you should an employee look for expenses or damages following an incident connected to your business.
FAQs
Am I required to have Employers’ Liability Insurance?
No. There is no statutory requirement to have Employers’ Liability Insurance in Ireland, however many contracts may stipulate that you may require this type of cover
Should I have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes, we would recommend that all companies, individuals, committees or anyone who interacts with members of the public, take out a Public Liability Policy to protect themselves.
Why choose Sound Insurance?
It’s simple, we’re Sound. Sound people. Sound prices. Sound advice. We know insurance can be a pain to deal with and you have more important things to do. So, if you just tell us what you do and provide a few details, we’ll take care of the rest.
Can I pay by Direct Debit?
Yes you can. We work with some insurers that have their own direct debit facility. That allows you to pay them directly. And for those that don’t, we work with numerous insurance finance providers, which allows you to spread the cost of your insurance over the policy period.
Are Sound Insurance tied to one company?
No, we work with nearly all the main insurers in the Irish and UK markets. That gives us access to over 50 leading insurers.
I need cover straight away, how long does it take?
At Sound Insurance we know that time is precious. So, we won’t take too much of it from you. We do everything over the phone and in most cases, cover can be arranged in minutes, with your certificate being emailed to you straight away.
Why we’re trusted by tradesmen like you
Small businesses like yours are the backbone of Ireland’s economy and deserve the best attention and care from their insurance provider. As a ‘direct broker’, we combine the speed and efficiency of an insurance company, with the insider expertise and customer service of a broker.
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You simply tell us what cover you want. We’ll then contact you to quickly confirm what you need. We’ll then go get your quote and usually get it to you within 5 minutes.
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