30/12/2025
Construction insurance often fails when it’s unclear who’s responsible for what.
With multiple contractors and subcontractors on-site, assumptions about who holds which cover can cause dangerous gaps. Disputes over responsibility frequently arise when:
-Liability is not clearly defined in the contract.
-Each party believes the other has arranged adequate cover.
-Overlapping policies lead to confusion or claim rejection.
Contracts should always define insurance responsibilities from the outset, including who carries Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Contractors’ All Risks insurance.
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