About ContractorsCompare.com

ContractorsCompare.com is owned by ContractorsCompare.com Ltd, a company established by the directors of Allied Insurance Services Ltd to deliver tradesmens insurance to customers via the internet.

Allied Insurance Services, a firm of commercial insurance brokers, were formed in 2001 and have for many years specialised in providing insurance to tradesmen and contractors in the UK. They became the appointed insurance broker to the Federation of Window Cleaners and the Painting & Decorating Association due to this expertise and excellent customer service. Using this expertise and their strong relationships within the insurance market ContractorsCompare.com was born.

The platform for the site was built using a specialist software system allowing customers to interact directly with insurers and obtain public liability insurance and employers liability insurance quotes in minutes, comparing quotes from major insurers in the UK market.

Allied's in-house IT expertise has allowed them to have complete control over the design and build of the site, whilst working closely with developers to implement the quotation system.

ContractorsCompare.com Ltd now acts as an appointed represenative of Allied Insurance Services Ltd for the purposes of introducing non-life insurance business. The company also acts as an introducer of life and financial services business to Allied Financial Services Ltd.

Customers get the benefit of being able to compare quotations when it suits them with the back up of an experienced insurance broker enabling customers to obtain expert advice and assistance in choosing the cover that is right for them.

The ContractorsCompare.com website was initially launched in December 2008 and has subsequently been redesigned to cater for additional services and products including commercial legal expenses insurance, landlords insurance and business premises insurance. The site also allows tradesmen and contractors the chance to compare prices for tools and equipment from major UK retailers including Screwfix, DIY Tools, Wickes, B&Q and more and buy the products online.