Skip Hire Companies Insurance
Protect your skip hire business from vehicle accidents, environmental claims and customer disputes with specialist waste management cover.
Get in touchWhat is skip hire companies insurance?
Skip Hire Companies insurance is a specialist policy designed to protect transport and logistics businesses from the risks of moving goods and people. It typically includes commercial vehicle, public liability and employers liability cover.
Operating in the transport sector involves road accident risks, goods damage, customer claims and regulatory requirements. The right insurance covers these risks and keeps your business on the road.
Find cover options from specialist insurers who specialise in transport and logistics, so your cover reflects the specific vehicles you operate and the services you provide.
Commercial Vehicle
Covers your skip lorries against accident damage, theft and third-party claims.
Public Liability
Covers claims for injury or property damage from skip placement and collection.
Employers Liability
Required by law if you employ anyone, covering employee injury or illness claims.
Tools and Equipment
Covers your skips, bins and waste handling equipment.
Who needs skip hire companies insurance?
Domestic skip hire
Providing skip hire for household clearances and renovations
Commercial skip hire
Supplying skips for building sites and commercial waste
Roll-on roll-off operators
Providing large containers for industrial waste
Recycling and waste operators
Processing and recycling collected waste materials
WHY CECIL
Built differently.
Specialist skip hire companies cover
Cecil works with insurers who cover skip hire companies specifically. Your policy reflects the vehicles you operate and the services you provide.
Vehicle and equipment protected
Your vehicles and equipment are essential to your business. Cecil ensures they are covered against damage, theft and breakdown.
Competitive transport quotes
Get your cover options from transport and logistics insurance specialists. Fair pricing based on your actual fleet and operations.
Claims support for transport incidents
Transport claims can be complex, involving multiple parties and jurisdictions. Cecil partners with insurers experienced in handling transport claims efficiently.
Common questions about skip hire companies insurance
Do skip hire companies need insurance?
Yes, appropriate insurance is essential for skip hire companies. Commercial vehicle cover is typically a legal requirement, and public liability protects against third-party claims.
What level of public liability do skip hire companies need?
Most skip hire companies carry between £1m and £5m of public liability cover. Client contracts may specify higher minimum levels.
Does skip hire companies insurance cover goods in transit?
Goods in transit cover protects cargo while it is being transported. If goods are damaged or lost during transit, the policy covers the claim.
Do skip hire companies need employers liability?
If you employ drivers or other staff, employers liability is a legal requirement with minimum cover of £5m.
Does skip hire companies insurance cover vehicle breakdowns?
Vehicle breakdown cover is available as an add-on to most commercial vehicle policies. Cecil can include this in your package.
Interested in Skip Hire Companies insurance?
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