Outside IR35 Contractor Insurance

Specialist insurance for contractors operating outside IR35. Protect your limited company, meet client requirements and strengthen your IR35 status.

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Essential cover for consultants, freelancers and limited-company contractors working Outside IR35.

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We compare quotes from leading UK contractor insurance providers

  • Allianz
  • Aviva
  • QBE
  • RSA
  • Zurich
  • NIG

INSURANCE BUILT FOR OUTSIDE IR35 CONTRACTORS

The Importance of Outside IR35 Contractor Insurance

Working outside IR35 means operating as a genuinely independent business. The right insurance helps demonstrate this, meet client onboarding requirements, and protect your limited company from costly claims and disputes.

Whether you work in IT, engineering, finance, digital, marketing or consultancy, our contractor insurance packages are designed to support your IR35 compliance and contractual obligations.

Core Insurance Covers Most Outside IR35 Contractors Need

Clients and agencies often require certain insurance before confirming a contract. These covers demonstrate professionalism, independence and financial responsibility.


  • Professional Indemnity (PI) – protects against claims of negligence, mistakes or financial loss caused by your services.
  • Public Liability (PL) – for injury or property damage caused during your work.
  • Employers’ Liability (EL) – required if you employ staff or subcontractors.
  • Cyber Liability – essential for IT and digital contractors handling sensitive data.
  • Contractual Liability Extensions – helps meet specific demands in client contracts.

  • Management Liability – protects directors of your limited company from personal claims.
  • Portable Equipment Cover – laptops, tools, specialist equipment.
  • Business Interruption – cover for lost income after insured events.
  • Legal Expenses – support for contract disputes, IR35 issues, or tax investigations.

Why Outside IR35 Contractors Need Specialist Insurance

Insurance plays a vital role in showing you operate independently from your clients and demonstrates financial risk - key factors in an Outside IR35 determination.

Supports Your IR35 Status


  • Shows you carry your own financial risk as a genuine business.
  • Demonstrates business independence and professionalism.
  • Required by many agencies and clients before onboarding.
  • Strengthens your position during IR35 challenges or audits.

Protects Your Limited Company


  • Shields you from negligence or financial loss claims.
  • Prevents contract disputes becoming costly legal issues.
  • Covers damage or injury caused while working onsite.
  • Protects directors from personal liability.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Why do Outside IR35 contractors need insurance?

Insurance demonstrates that you operate as a genuine independent business carrying financial risk - a key factor in IR35 status. It also protects your limited company from claims, disputes and contractual liabilities.

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Which insurance is most important for contractors?

Professional Indemnity is usually mandatory. Public Liability is commonly required for onsite work. Cyber, Management Liability and Legal Expenses are increasingly important depending on your role and risks.

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Does this help prove I’m working Outside IR35?

Yes. Clients and agencies often expect contractors to hold insurance as evidence of financial risk and business independence - both important indicators for an Outside IR35 status.

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How much cover do contractors typically need?

Most contracts require £1m–£5m Professional Indemnity and similar limits for Public Liability. Requirements vary by industry, contract size and client expectations.

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Can you help review my current contractor policy?

Yes. We can review your existing documents, check your limits, and ensure your cover supports your Outside IR35 position and meets client requirements.

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