As a contractor in the scientific sector, you will be working in a high pressure environment with strict regulations and small margin for error. These can put your business at risk of a claim, plus with a range of additional risks which come with self employment, such as tax enquiries or loss of income when called to jury service, it is important to ensure your business is suitably insured.
Qdos provide cover for a wide range of risks - see below for the professions covered.
Fast online quote with instant cover and documentation
One of the most competitive premiums on the market
Personal service with your own account manager
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All of our policies can be purchased online or over the phone on 0116 269 0999 within a couple of minutes. Your documentation is emailed to you instantly, so you can forward it on to your agency or client straight away.
For a fast and easy quotation, simply select your trade on the quote engine below. Please note that some trades may have a higher premium than initially shown on the quote engine.
When providing services to the science sector, it will be common to be contractually obliged for you to hold Public Liability Insurance.
Within this sector there is risk of causing physical injury, or damage to property in the course of your business. Public Liability is designed to defend your case and, if necessary, pay the damages owed.
We can coverā a range of specialised roles in the scientific industry. See the list below for all scientific trades covered by Qdos. If your trade isn't here give the team a call on 0116 269 0999.
Will provide indemnity for your legal liability for injury or death to employees or third parties and damage to third party property as a result of ne...
(inc. Insurance Premium Tax as applicable)
**(+ VAT @ 20% on checkout)
One-off £23.00 charge applied for monthly payment
Please note: Review products are not included in the monthly premium
Qdos Contractor are one of the leading providers of specialist contractor insurance services in the UK. Our online application process takes only a matter of minutes with all documentation issued instantly. Unlike many other brokers, we don’t hide our premiums until you've provided your details, as we are confident that our premiums, service and product are the best in the market. In addition, Qdos Contractor is one of the leading authorities on the IR35 legislation and have handled well over 1,500 IR35 enquiries on behalf of UK contractors.
Qdos began in 1988 as a tax consultancy business and has grown significantly over the past two decades, providing expert business services, products and advice. Over the years, Qdos has grown in both size and reputation as a trusted contractor insurance broker as well as an expert tax advisor. Our aim is to provide UK contractors with the assistance and service with IR35 issues they need as well as sustaining excellent quality and competitive premiums in the contractor insurance market.
Qdos Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) will protect you against the cost of defending claims where it is alleged that a client has suffered finan...
Legal protection for freelance contractors, including £500 per day jury service cover, contract dispute representation and debt recovery.
Covers full representation costs in the event of a range of HMRC enquiries, including PAYE reviews, IR35, Section 660a.You can add Unlimited I...