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Public liability INSURANCE

Why do you need public liability insurance?

Public liability insurance provides protection against your legal liability to third parties, following injury or property damage caused in the course of your business. Cover extends to both defence costs and awards.

  • Protect your business
    If you are found liable for injury or damage, the damages awarded could cause severe financial hardship. 
  • Protect yourself
    Whether a slip or trip, inadvertently damaging another person’s property, or causing injury in some other way, Public liability insurance offers valuable protection.
  • Excess costs
    Whether you feel you are at fault or not, defending against a claim can still be expensive. Public liability insurance can help to cover the costs. 

How our liability insurance experts can help

Whether arranged as part of a commercial combined insurance solution or placed in isolation, we have experience in arranging this cover for companies across most industries and of different sizes.

We can advise you on the level of cover you may need within the appropriate insurance package for you.

CONTACT YOUR NEAREST PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE EXPERT

We have expert advisers all over the UK. To find help near you, input your full postcode below.

Clark Thomson

We joined forces with Clark Thomson in 2018 and became both Scotland and the UK’s leading community broker and client advisory business. Working together we will continue our journey to build and shape an exceptional business for our colleagues, clients and communities.

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Public liability insurance

Public liability insurance covers compensation payments and legal fees if you are found to be responsible for injuries to any third party or damage to their property. The person injured could be a client or customer, one of your suppliers, or just a passer-by.

Public liability covers you for your legal liability following accidents like:

  • Slipping on a wet floor
  • Spilling coffee on a client’s phone or computer
  • Tripping over loose carpet
  • Tripping over exposed wiring or cables

Public liability insurances tend to be available with cover limits from £2m upwards. In the event that you require limits of £10m or more, it is essential that you receive the right advice from experienced and qualified advisors.

Products Liability Insurance

Products liability covers you in the event that someone is harmed, or property is damaged due to products that are sold or supplied by you. Inefficacy insurance can also be included within this to provide cover for any loss or damage to property caused by a product not working the way it should.

What our clients say

Liabilities, Helen Cooley, Northmoor Community Association

Nia is always so helpful and friendly, and always on the end of the phone when I need advice.

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Property Insurance and D and O, James Farrell, Belvedere Close,

The service I have received has been fantastic. James has shown focused due diligence and I believe in my capacity as a Director that he has secured the best possible terms for us.

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Liabilities, Mr Chad

Alex was efficient and his advice straight and to the point, I am happy with the service provided.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is PL insurance legally required?
A
No. However it may be required by any client contracts you have and some companies who are governed by a regulator or membership body may be obliged to take it out. 
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Do I need PL Insurance if I am self-employed?
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Yes. We would advise any business to hold such cover, whether you occupy a premises or whether you work away.
Q
How much PL insurance will I need?
A
The level of cover you need is related to the amount of risk faced by your business. Cover can be anywhere from £2m to £10m or beyond. The minimum value could be dictated by the clients you work with.
Q
What isn’t covered by my PL insurance?
A
Accidents that happen to you or damage to your own property or property being directly worked upon are generally not covered by your PL policy. Other cover may be available. Incidents that affect your employees are also not covered – this would be covered by your employers’ liability insurance.

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