Liability Insurance Explained

Employers Liability This is required by law and itor injury caused by your product. Cover is also
covers personal injuries sustained in the course ofavailable to protect you against costs incurred in
their employment by your employees. It will alsohaving to recall a product. With some recent high
cover an employee (current or former) if theyprofile product recalls (SAAB announced it was
become ill as a result of their work. Failure to takerecalling 33,100 cars in the UK and 297,000 units
out an employer's liability policy can result in finesWorldwide due to a ignition problem) now, more
of up to £2500 for any day you arethan more, is it crucial to ensure you have the
without suitable cover.correct level of cover.
Public Liability This covers injury to a member ofDirectors & Officers Directors &
the public or damage to their property caused byOfficers (or D & O) is a policy that protects
you or your business. Premiums depend on theofficers and directors of a corporation from
type of business you run, your turnover and theliability in the event of a claim or lawsuit against
number of employees you have.them claiming wrongdoing in connection with the
Products Liability If you sell (or give away) acompany's business. Premiums for this type of
product you are legally responsible for anycover have risen dramatically in recent times so
damage or injury that the product you supplythe use of a good insurance broker is highly
may cause. Products Liability will cover you againstrecommended to ensure you get the best deal.
any compensation awarded as a result of damage