Specialist insurance, tailored to you

At Markel Direct, we offer specialist insurance combined with unique support services for contractors, small businesses, tradespeople, charities and community groups.

Renew your policy

Fast, easy online quote in 90 seconds
24hr legal advice helpline and legal hub
No hidden fees or cancellation charges

Business Insurance

We offer professional indemnity insurance, public liability insurance, employers' liability insurance, legal expenses insurance and a whole host of other specialist cover for business consultants, IT contractors, engineering and technical contractors, marketing professionals, teachers and tutors, dance and fitness professionals, photographers and tradespeople.

Policyholder update: non-damage business interruption

Charity, community and clubs insurance

We offer tailored charity insurance, community group insurance and clubs and societies insurance for counselling and support groups, 'friends of' and fundraising groups, baby and toddler groups, youth and after school clubs, sports clubs, village halls and more. Trustee indemnity insurance also available for management and committee members.

Policyholder update: non-damage business interruption

Cover starting at £5 a month

Who are we?

Markel Direct are a specialist online insurer providing cover for contractors, small businesses, self-employed freelancers and tradespeople, as well as small charities, local community groups and clubs and societies.

We are trusted by over 200,000 customers and have over 25 years experience of insuring a wide range of businesses, professions, social welfare and charitable organisations.

We're a division of Markel International, a Lloyd's and London market insurer, and we're regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. You can view our details on the Financial Services Register.