Market traders insurance

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Why is market traders’ insurance important?

A collapsing canopy. A loose gazebo wire. A broken product with a sharp edge. In the bustling environment of the marketplace, you can’t always stop things from going wrong, but you can make sure you’re covered. Market traders’ insurance protects stallholders against the cost of the unexpected.

  • Protection from big claims due to accidents and injuries at your market stall
  • Peace of mind if you’re worried about legal expenses or personal accidents
  • The cover you need, from your sales inventory to your equipment to your staff


What does market traders’ insurance cover?

The big one for market traders tends to be public liability, since you’re operating in a physical environment with a lot of footfall. And if you employ people, the law says you must have employers’ liability insurance. Beyond that, the choice is yours – we’ll guide you through your options to help you piece together the cover you need.


How much is market traders insurance?

Find out how much you’ll pay by comparing prices for market traders insurance from a range of trusted insurers. You choose what goes into your policy, so you only pay for what you need.

Prices start from £4.95 per month

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How do I choose insurance?

Making sure you have the right type and level of business insurance can be the difference between getting a claim paid and having to cover the cost of an expensive accident yourself. Read our tips for guidance on what to consider when buying a policy.


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Our team of UK-based insurance experts are here to help, Mon 09.00am – 05.30pm, Tues 09.00am – 05.30pm, Weds 09.00am – 05.30pm, Thurs 09.30am – 05.30pm, Fri 09.00am – 05.30pm, Sat 09.00am – 02.00pm

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How do market stall insurance claims work?

Unlike price comparison websites, we take the hassle out of claims for you. We know how important it is to get your business back on track quickly – and with a minimum of fuss. That’s why you get access to your dedicated claims any time, day or night. Call them on 0333 207 0560 or claim online. They’ll do their best to be fair and supportive.

£68 million in claims paid out in 2024

Example claim

Having market trader insurance through Simply Business has saved stallholders thousands of pounds when the unexpected happened.

Jerome saved more than £4,000

When a defective cabinet fell on his employee’s foot, Jerome (not his real name) didn’t have to panic. He’d taken out employers’ liability insurance, which covered the claim she made against him because she was unable to work



Market traders’ insurance FAQs

Whether you’re new to buying business insurance or you’ve been trading for a while, here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about market traders’ insurance. You can also check out our business insurance FAQs.