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Can my sewing assistants or subcontractors be covered under my insurance?

Can my sewing assistants or subcontractors be covered under my insurance?

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Any employees, volunteers, assistants or labour-only subcontractors can be covered by this policy underneath Employers Liability.

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Are costs covered if I need to replace damaged sewing stock urgently?

Are costs covered if I need to replace damaged sewing stock urgently?

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We can cover your stock against accidental damage should it occur.

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Does my policy include coverage for damage to customer-owned fabrics or materials?

Does my policy include coverage for damage to customer-owned fabrics or materials?

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We will only be able to cover you to be using your own materials to create products. Should a customers own fabrics be damaged as a result of a product you supplied, then their can be covered.

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What happens if a sewing project commissioned by a customer is not accepted?

What happens if a sewing project commissioned by a customer is not accepted?

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Unfortunately we cannot cover any financial loss should a customer refuse to accept a commissioned piece from you.

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Does insurance cover injuries from sewing needles or sharp tools?

Does insurance cover injuries from sewing needles or sharp tools?

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We can insure accidental injury caused to a third party or to an employee due to needles/sharp tools.

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Is my business insured if sewing machinery breaks down unexpectedly?

Is my business insured if sewing machinery breaks down unexpectedly?

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We can only cover equipment for accidental damage. Should it breakdown unexpectedly, e.g. due to electrical failings, sadly this is not covered.

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Does sewing insurance cover theft from my market stall?

Does sewing insurance cover theft from my market stall?

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Theft will only be covered if it was done through forcible and/or violent means.

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Is my stock insured if damaged during storage at home or a workshop?

Is my stock insured if damaged during storage at home or a workshop?

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Yes, we can cover your equipment for accidental damage if at home or in your workshop.

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Do I need additional coverage for sewing classes or tutorials I provide?

Do I need additional coverage for sewing classes or tutorials I provide?

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Yes, you would require Professional Indemnity cover to be able to lead classes/tutorials. This would need to be obtained through a different provider.

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Is sewing equipment covered if used at multiple venues or mobile locations?

Is sewing equipment covered if used at multiple venues or mobile locations?

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We can cover your equipment for accidental damage, loss or theft anywhere within the UK. Theft will only be covered if the equipment has been taken through forceful means.

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