Subcontractor Risk & Joint Names Cover

Insurance protection for painter & decorator subcontractors working under joint names and main contractor agreements

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Joint Names & Subcontractor Risk Explained

Painters and decorators working as subcontractors are often required to operate under main contractor insurance arrangements. In many cases, contracts demand that work is insured on a joint names basis.

Joint names cover protects both the subcontractor and the principal contractor under the same insurance policy, preventing disputes, uninsured losses and recovery actions between parties if a claim arises.

What Is Joint Names Insurance?

Shared Protection


Joint names insurance lists both the subcontractor and the main contractor as insured parties under the same policy for specific project risks.

  • Both parties protected under one policy
  • No recovery action between insured parties
  • Reduced contractual disputes

Contract Compliance


Many construction contracts and subcontract agreements require joint names cover as a condition of working on site.

  • Meets principal contractor requirements
  • Supports RAMS and site onboarding
  • Avoids insurance rejection issues
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Key Subcontractor Risks for Painters & Decorators

Without correct joint names or subcontractor risk cover, painters and decorators can face significant uninsured exposures.

  • Damage to completed works
  • Claims between contractor and subcontractor
  • Rejected public liability claims
  • Contractual indemnity disputes
  • Recovery actions by insurers

What Can Joint Names & Subcontractor Cover Include?

  • Public liability on a joint names basis
  • Contract works damage protection
  • Cross-liability removal between insured parties
  • Cover aligned to construction contracts
  • Project-specific or annual arrangements

Why Joint Names Cover Is Critical

In the event of a claim, insurers may attempt to recover costs from uninsured parties. Joint names cover removes this risk and ensures claims are handled smoothly.

  • Prevents insurer recovery action
  • Protects commercial relationships
  • Reduces legal and contractual disputes
  • Ensures project continuity

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+- What is joint names insurance?

Joint names insurance covers both the subcontractor and the main contractor under the same policy for specified project risks.

+- Do painters and decorators need joint names cover?

It is often required when working as a subcontractor on construction or commercial projects under main contractor agreements.

+- Is joint names cover included in standard public liability?

No. Joint names cover is usually an extension or specialist arrangement and must be specifically agreed by insurers.

+- Can joint names cover be arranged for specific projects?

Yes. Cover can be arranged on a project-specific basis or incorporated into annual subcontractor insurance.

+- Does joint names cover prevent claims between contractors?

Yes. It prevents insured parties from claiming against each other for insured losses.

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