UK Construction Contractor Insurance

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Could your contractor insurance do more for you?

Delivering peace of mind for UK construction contractors

Whether you’re looking for an annually renewable programme, or project specific insurance, we’re here to support you, with our market-leading services for UK construction contractors. You’ll have one point of contact working hand-in-hand with you – they’ll know you, your business and your needs to offer a bespoke long-term service.

Total support with a 'one stop shop' approach

Strategy

Programme review

Data acquisitions

Claims advocacy

Actuarial Review

Market disclosure

Long-term goal setting

Premium Allocation

Evidence & Outcomes

Protection that goes beyond construction

Our job is to meet all of your insurance needs through one point of contact, whether those needs are construction-specific, or go beyond the industry.

Our one stop shop approach allows us to tap into the expertise and knowledge of the wider Howden group to secure any additional 'outside construction' policies you need, and deliver it seamlessly to you within the same programme. This includes:

  • Surety
  • Climate Resilience 
  • Cyber 
  • Financial Lines 
  • Warranty & Indemnity 
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Major clients trust us to deliver. You can, too.

We'll take the time to understand your specific needs and your risk appetite, and then tailor your programme to deliver the widest coverage possible, under the best possible terms. 

We’ve handled programmes for some of the UK’s largest and most complex construction businesses, helping to seamlessly meet all their insurance needs through one point of contact.

Our clients include:

Taylor Wimpey, Tide Construction, Renaker, Bauer Technologies, Vision Modular Systems UK Ltd, Faithdean PLC, Axis, Muir Group, CLC Contractors, Novum, Lee Marley, Ivor King, Kellen Homes, C Field Construction, Alltask, Jones Bros.

We're not here to do things the way they've always been done. We're here to deliver to the highest standards, and we think our client list is reflective of that. 

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Why choose us?

Committed to go the extra mile

As employee owners, we are personally invested in your success. We always go above and beyond, because when you win, we win. We’re invested for the long term. It means we’re motivated to go further – faster and challenge the status quo. All to deliver the best for you.

An empowered, efficient and effective team

With a flat hierarchy, every single team member is given full autonomy from the get-go and are empowered to call the shots. This means no complexity and ambiguity for you. Just experts who are empowered to make decisions to deliver the best outcome for you.

Collective strength of a global team

We work as one team across our regional hubs, operating on a single global profit and loss structure – connecting you to the best world markets have to offer. This unique approach means there are no competing interests. Just policies designed around you. For your benefit.

Our claims philosophy

We have a dedicated claims team who are integrated directly within our Construction & Infrastructure Assets team in London. It means clear and consistent communication you and allows us to get the best possible results on your claims in the shortest possible time.  

In the last 4 years, we have paid out $7.8bn in claims 

Find out more

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If you are an existing client of one of the businesses that has merged with Howden to form Howden UK & Ireland, please click below for contact details:

Aston Lark

If you are a client of heritage Aston Lark, please get in touch with your usual contact or click here to find your local office.

A-Plan

If you are a client of heritage A-Plan, and are aware of the branch you are insured through, please visit this contact page for branch contact details or if you are unsure or are looking for a new quotation for car, home or van insurance, please call 01993 894 700.

Bruce Stevenson

If you are a client of heritage Bruce Stevenson or are situated in Scotland, please call 0131 553 2293 to speak to a member of Howden Scotland.

Endsleigh

If you are an education, student, charity, not-for-profit or other commercial client of heritage Endsleigh, please get in touch with your usual contact or please call 0333 234 1447 to speak to a member of the team. For Endsleigh landlord insurance queries, please visit this website.

 

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What to do if you are experiencing financial difficulties

We recognise that the current economic conditions are putting pressure on many households and businesses. At Howden, we are committed to finding ways to assist our customers who may require additional support during these times.

If you’re currently facing financial difficulty, please speak to us about your insurance policies by:

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London

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Duncan Willcocks

Executive Director & Head of UK Contractors
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David Lyle

Executive Director & Deputy Head of UK Projects and UK Contractors
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Martin Hurley

Divisional Director
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Rebecca Hodge

Account Executive

Birmingham

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Dave Cartwright

Divisional Director
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Adam Haynes

Divisional Director
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Oliver Branson-Brown

Account Handler

Manchester

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Mitch Cookney

Divisional Director
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Chris Ball

Associate Director
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Caroline O’Brien

Associate Director
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Wayne Cooper

Senior Development Executive
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Terri-Louise Jones

Strategic Placement Executive
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Carly Griffiths

Account Executive
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Poppy Wilding

Junior Account Handler