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Showing 3 of 15 guidesPublic Liability Explained
• Public liability covers claims from third parties for injury or property damage linked to your business activities. • It does not cover injuries to employees — that’s employers’ liability. • Limits matter: common limits are £1m–£10m depending on your work and contracts. • Check territorial limits (UK-only vs worldwide), and whether products/completed work are included. • Keep good incident records — they help claims and reduce disputes.
Key GuideEmployers Liability Explained
• Employers’ liability is legally required for most businesses with employees in the UK. • It covers compensation and legal costs if an employee is injured or becomes ill due to their work. • ‘Employee’ can include labour-only subcontractors and some casual workers — definitions matter. • Typical minimum legal cover is £5m, but many policies provide £10m as standard. • The EL certificate no longer needs to be physically displayed, but employees and regulators must be able to access it (a digital copy is acceptable), and you must keep records.
Key GuideProfessional Indemnity Explained
• PI covers claims about professional mistakes — not physical injury/property damage (that’s typically public liability). • PI is often ‘claims-made’ — claims must be made and notified during the policy period. • Retroactive dates and run-off cover matter if you change insurer or stop trading. • Check what is covered: negligence, breach of duty, defamation, IP infringement (varies). • Contracts can require specific PI limits and wording.