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Accidents do happen, from time to time. That’s the nature of running a business. Having public liability insurance in place helps set your mind at rest, keeping you covered if a customer or member of the public suffers a loss or injury because of your business. You can buy this cover as part of your flexible business insurance policy, or as a stand-alone policy – whatever suits you.
Compare quotesPublic liability insurance is essential for most businesses, as it will keep you covered if a mistake is made which causes injury to a customer or member of the public, or damage to their property.
A customer slipping or tripping over is one of the most common accidents in the book, and can often result in a public liability insurance claim. Take a look at our article for a quick run-through of how this cover works, and why you could need it: Why is public liability important?
A plumber is doing repair work on a domestic property, but hasn’t fitted the caps properly. This has caused water damage in the property he’s working on, as well as the property below.
The public liability claim cost of £15,000, for repair of the damage and any inconvenience caused.
The £250 excess (this is the part of the claim the policyholder pays).
At Simply Business, we offer a minimum level of £1 million for public liability cover, but how do you choose the right level for you?
Depending on the nature of your business, you may need more than the minimum level of cover, so it’s sensible to check your policy for every new job or contract. For example, companies working on government contracts are usually required to be covered for a minimum of £5 million or even £10 million in public liability insurance.
Need more details? Hear more about your cover options from our expert team in a quick set of videos. Just choose the cover you’re interested in and get some expert insight into how each option can help your business.
It’s very important to make sure you understand what you need from your insurance. Use the check points below to get you thinking.