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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

    Is it time you started getting more from your broker?

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    To get in touch, please fill in the simple form below.

    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.

    Benefits Advisory Services 

    If you are a client of heritage BAS, please get in touch with your usual contact. You can also email [email protected] or call 0203 553 8340 to reach the right team

    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.

    Barnett Waddingham & Risk Evolves

    If you are an existing client of Barnett Waddingham or Risk Evolves, who have now joined us to form Howden Risk Advisory, please get in touch with your usual contacts, or for any urgent risk incidents, please call 0345 076 2288.

     

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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:

    -contacting your Howden Service Team
    -calling Howden on 020 7623 3806
    -using the enquiry form