Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Buck(noun) lye or suds in which cloth is soaked in the operation of bleaching, or in which clothes are washed. 2  Buck(noun) the cloth or clothes soaked or washed. 3  Buck(verb) to soak, steep, or boil, in lye or suds; -- a process in bleaching.
If the employee of a subcontractor suffers an on-the-job injury, the subcontractorâs workers' comp carrier should provide the medical and indemnity benefits. If the subcontractor is not covered, then the employee can file a claim against the general contractorâs insurance company.
In this guide weâll take a look at the various forms of insurance for subcontractors, how you can benefit from them and how much theyâll cost you. Insurance for Subcontractors. There are two main forms of insurance which are important for subbies, and these are public liability and income protection. Both of these policies are designed to protect you financially against the risks that your employer would cover if you were still working on wages.