If you're a self-employed tradesperson and you can't work, your income stops. Income Protection Insurance keeps money coming in whilst you recover. This guide covers what's covered, how the deferred period works, what's excluded and how to claim.
New data from our 2026 survey of 1,194 tradespeople reveals that nearly 1 in 3 have been a victim of tool theft, 81% know someone who has, and 82% worry about it happening. Here's what the figures show and what you can do about it.
Rhino's survey data reveals nearly 3 in 4 tradespeople couldn't afford more than three months off through injury or illness.
Why do tradespeople really buy insurance? According to Rhino’s 2026 Customer Survey of 1,194 UK tradespeople, peace of mind is the number one reason. But it’s not the only one.
Employers’ Liability Insurance is a legal requirement for most UK trades businesses that employ staff, including part-time workers, apprentices and labour-only subcontractors. This guide explains what Employers’ Liability Insurance covers...
What’s keeping tradespeople up at night? From rising costs and tool theft to mental health and injury, our 2026 customer survey reveals the real pressures facing today’s tradespeople.
Rhino’s 2026 Customer Survey reveals how tradespeople are really feeling - from rising costs and tool theft to time off work and the role insurance plays in protecting income, reputation and long-term stability.
Rhino Trade Insurance has partnered with Band of Builders to support tradespeople across the UK. United by a shared mission to make life easier for those in construction, the partnership will also allow Rhino customers to donate to Band of Builders when taking out or renewing their insurance.
What were you doing 20 years ago? It probably feels a lifetime ago. Come with us on a trip down memory lane to explore how the trades industry looked two decades ago.
This ultimate guide to Personal Accident Insurance explains how tradespeople can protect their income if an accident forces them off work, with tax-free lump-sum payouts available whether injuries happen on or off the job.
A practical, no-nonsense guide to Tools Insurance for UK tradespeople. Learn what tools insurance covers, how much it costs, how claims work, and how Rhino helps protect your tools so you can stay on the tools if the worst happens.
If you are looking at ways of financially protecting your business, your tools, or your income, it’s vital to understand just how important insurance can be.
Personal Accident Insurance helps plumbers protect their income if they’re injured and unable to work, providing a lump-sum payout when it’s needed most.
You’re a plumber working on a routine job, replacing a loose fitting under a customer’s kitchen sink. It’s straightforward work - you’ve done hundreds just like it. The customer stays nearby while you tighten everything up and test the water flow. A few hours after you leave, the fitting unexpectedly fails. Water leaks across the kitchen floor, damaging units, flooring and electrical appliances.
Tradespeople’s pay is rising faster than inflation. Learn what’s behind the increase, which trades earn most, and how Rhino can help protect your business and income.
Retirement can seem like a distant dream when you’re busy on the tools, but a little planning now can make all the difference later. Rhino surveyed 512 tradespeople to find out when they expect to retire, with answers ranging from under 40 to never!
Running a trades business isn’t easy. Rhino surveyed 512 UK tradespeople to uncover their top concerns for 2024. The biggest worries? Lack of work, rising costs, tool theft, and being undercut by competitors.
Called for jury duty? This guide explains who’s eligible, what to expect, and why it matters for self-employed tradespeople. Find out how Rhino’s Legal Expenses Insurance can help cover lost income while you serve.
We asked 500+ tradespeople what their favourite tool is—and the results might surprise you. From multi-tools to grips, here’s what made the list (and why it matters).
Rhino’s 2024 survey asked tradespeople a loaded question: what is the hardest trade? The answers could shock, or leave you unsurprised!
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