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Construction insurance

Solutions for all your construction needs - from subcontractors to property developers
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A construction insurance partner you can trust

We pride ourselves on our service expertise and vast experience in partnering with construction clients. Our experienced team of advisers can offer you a bespoke solution to suit your needs.

  • Experienced team with in-depth knowledge
  • Access to a wide number of A+ rated markets
  • Support with ancillary requirements, including construction/performance bonds and owner controlled insurance programmes

Knowledgeable

With the Irish construction industry facing many challenges at present, it is more important than ever to ensure your business has the adequate cover in place. We can arrange annual contractors policies but also have extensive experience in placing complex, project-specific owner controlled insurance programs.

Flexible

Our knowledge of the sector means we can provide bespoke solutions for all types of construction operations, including both construction companies and property developers.

Experienced

Our team of experienced, dedicated professionals are available to tailor bespoke solutions that meet your requirements.

NFP consistently provides a first class service to our firm, combining competitive premiums with tailored bespoke policies that suit our needs. Their follow-through and support when needed has meant that we have established a long-standing partnership.

Tailored insurance strategies for your construction business

Large construction projects are complex, and present diverse risks, so comprehensive insurance protection is vital. We recognise that every construction project is different, and different coverage is needed at different stages of the project lifecycle.

We work alongside you, hand in hand, to custom-build the perfect solution that keeps your construction firm or site safe, secure and thriving.

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What kind of construction businesses do we work with?

Our commercial insurance team has extensive experience in building tailored protection solutions for all types of construction businesses:

Main contractors

Property developers

Steel erection companies

Roofing contractors

Civil engineering firms

Designers

Project managers

Sub-contractors, allied trades and manufacturers

Which specialist insurances might you need if you operate in the construction industry?

Contractors all risks

We can build a comprehensive, bespoke scheme of cover to protect the tools of your trade, the plant and equipment you’re using on site, and the materials required to complete your project.

Environmental liability

We’ll ensure you’re covered for the cost of restoring damage caused by environmental accidents, such as pollution of land, water, air, and biodiversity damage.

JCT Clause 6.5.1 cover

Our experts will ensure you have the right protection for your legal liability for injury or damage to any property (other than damage caused by the negligence of a contractor).

Plant

Our plant insurance protects you in the event of damage or theft, whether you own the equipment or have hired it in.

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Here for all your business insurance needs

When considering how to protect your business, it's important to think about the kind of work you do, and the potential risks you may face. However, there are some types of insurance cover that all types of businesses might need. NFP can help you implement a full package of protection for your business, your assets and your people.

Our cover provides protection for your building and contents against damage from adverse events.

NFP can help you protect your profits if you are left unable to trade after an unexpected event like a break-in, fire, or failure in your supply-chain.

We’ll ensure you have access to specialist technical and data protection consultants to help you mitigate a cyber event, such as a hack or data breach, and protect your professional reputation.

We'll help to provide your business with support if you are liable to pay costs relating to personal, property or environmental damage.

Whether you need cover for a single business trip, or for an ongoing programme of travel, we can design a package that protects you and your people in the event of cancellations, accidents and medical emergencies, lost baggage, delays, and emergency evacuations.

We can help you to protect your business against loss of profits and keep you trading if an employee with crucial skills, knowledge, experience or leadership becomes seriously ill or passes away.

Legal expenses insurance covers the cost of defending a legal claim, such as employment disputes, compensation awards, property protection, bodily injury, tax protection, or a health and safety prosecution.

Our cover will help mitigate the risks faced by you and your senior leaders, by providing legal advice, and covering defence and compensation costs relating to legal claims.

As motor fleet specialists, we’re uniquely positioned with direct access to specific markets for both general and specialist fleet services.

Our public liability insurance protects your business against the cost of personal injury or property damage claims made by your clients or members of the public.

We'll help to provide your business with support if you are held liable for injury, illness or damage caused by a defective product.

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