NBRN Partners with Nationwide Independent Consultancy Services for Contractor Health & Safety

Health and safety compliance is non-negotiable on insurance repair work. Contractors attending properties on behalf of insurers and policyholders are working in environments that can present significant risks — from water-damaged structures to fire-affected materials and potential asbestos contamination. NBRN takes that responsibility seriously, and our partnership with Nationwide Independent Consultancy Services Ltd (NICS) is a direct reflection of that commitment.

About Nationwide Independent Consultancy Services Ltd

Nationwide Independent Consultancy Services Ltd is a specialist health and safety consultancy supporting contractors across a wide range of industries, including property repair and insurance restoration. NICS provides practical, sector-specific guidance that goes beyond generic compliance — helping contractors understand their obligations in the context of the actual work they are doing.

Their expertise covers risk assessment, method statements, CDM regulations, COSHH compliance, asbestos awareness and the specific H&S requirements that apply when working in occupied or partially occupied properties — all of which are directly relevant to the claims environment NBRN operates in.

What This Partnership Means for NBRN Contractors

Every contractor on the NBRN network has access to health and safety resources, guidance and support through our partnership with NICS. This includes:

• Access to sector-specific health and safety documentation and templates
• Guidance on risk assessment and method statement requirements for insurance repair work
• Support with CDM and COSHH compliance
• Asbestos awareness resources relevant to pre-2000 property stock
• Ongoing updates as regulations and best practice evolve

For contractors already operating to a high standard, this partnership provides an additional layer of assurance. For those looking to strengthen their compliance processes, NICS provides practical support to get there.

Why H&S Compliance Matters on Insurance Work

Insurance repair work carries specific responsibilities that general construction does not always encounter. Contractors may be working in properties where the extent of damage is not fully known, where hazardous materials may be present, or where vulnerable occupants are in residence. A contractor who understands and manages these risks protects themselves, the policyholder, and the insurer.

NBRN's panel assessment process has always included health and safety as a key component. This partnership with NICS strengthens that foundation — giving contractors the resources to not just meet the standard at the point of joining, but to maintain and develop it over time.

Find Out More

Full details of the health and safety resources available to NBRN contractors — including access to NICS guidance — are available on the NBRN platform.

View the health and safety hub on nbrn.app →

If you are a contractor interested in joining the NBRN network, apply via the contractor portal or contact the team to find out more.