Builders merchants play a vital role in the construction supply chain. They provide timber, bricks, tools, and protective equipment to both trade and public customers. But operating a merchant business is not without challenges. Stock must be secured, staff must be kept safe, and sites must remain operational. Without the right insurance, a single claim […]
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Public liability insurance is often considered the foundation of protection for businesses dealing with the public. For builders merchants it is essential, but relying on it alone leaves serious gaps. Merchants face a wide range of exposures that cannot be addressed by public liability cover on its own. This guide explains why specialist builders merchant […]
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Running a builders merchant is a cornerstone role within the UK construction supply chain. Merchants supply everything from timber and steel to power tools and protective equipment, often operating from large depots or yards with constant traffic from trade professionals and delivery vehicles. But with such operations comes a wide range of risks. Theft, workplace […]
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