Contractors All Risks – Annual insurance

Essential cover for most builders and allied trades
Contract works, own plant and hired In plant can be written as a combined policy or as a single cover in isolation, giving you complete flexibility in cover and limits.
We can also quote for single project CAR including existing structures, PL and JCT 6.5.1 – find out more about CAR Project.
The support and assistance that we have received from DUAL has been of great value
Features and benefits
- The ‘DUAL DNA+’ innovative theft deterrent included – see further details below
- 50% theft excess reduction following registered application of your DNA+ kit
- Non-adjustable policy - no end of year declaration adjustments
- Exclusive quotes, with each risk assessed on its own merits
- Properties awaiting sale covered for 6 months after site completion
- A+ rated security
- Minimum premium from £750 +IPT
- Show homes and their contents automatically covered for 3 months after site completion
- Access to experienced underwriters offering a fast and flexible service.
DUAL DNA+ and theft excess reduction
We understand how important it is to help your client protect their plant and equipment against theft. Every DUAL construction quote that covers Own Plant automatically includes DUAL DNA+.
How it works:
Each DUAL DNA+ kit includes signage to deter thieves and our innovative forensic coding solution.
Each bottle combines an adhesive solution with uniquely coded micro-particles registered exclusively to the policyholder on an international database.
The liquid is invisible and quick and easy to apply.
DUAL DNA+ is virtually impossible to remove.
This provides irrefutable proof of ownership and increases the likelihood that plant is returned to the owner once recovered after theft. What’s more, once your applies the solution and erects the signage, we will reduce their theft excess by 50%.
Find out more

Targeted trades
Most contracting trades considered. Please contact us to discuss your enquiry today.
Meet the team

Steve Kelly

Steve Kelly
Head of Construction
Steve is the Head of Construction for DUAL, having joined the company in 2025. He has worked in the insurance industry for 35 years, of which 26 years were spent at RSA and latterly, nine years at Allianz. Steve has a deep technical and market knowledge of the construction and engineering insurance market, having led the underwriting of some of the largest conventional power and renewable energy risks in the UK and Europe.
Steve is married with two daughters and a keen sports fan, enjoying rugby, football, Formula 1 and golf.

Nicholas Holland

Nicholas Holland
Development Director
Nic is the Development Director for DUAL, and joined the company in 2018. He began as a trainee underwriter after graduating with a degree in economics. Nic went on to gain 13 years’ technical expertise and experience in the industry. He has been writing commercial and construction insurance for over 10 years, the last five years spent at DUAL specialising in construction with a substantial focus on underwriting and business development.
Outside work, Nic enjoys running, cycling, surfing, hiking and travel.

Aaron Sharpe

Aaron Sharpe
Underwriting Manager
Aaron is the Underwriting Manager in the DUAL Construction team, having joined the company in 2020 and has over 12 years of underwriting experience.
In his spare time, Aaron enjoys keeping fit at the gym and playing football and golf. He also loves spending time with his daughter.