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 are withoutthan more, is it crucial to ensure you have the
suitable cover.correct level of cover.
Public Liability This covers injury to a member ofDirectors & Officers Directors & Officers (or D &
the public or damage to their property caused byO) is a policy that protects officers and directors
you or your business. Premiums depend on theof a corporation from liability in the event of a
type of business you run, your turnover and theclaim or lawsuit against them claiming wrongdoing
number of employees you have.in connection with the company's business.
Products Liability If you sell (or give away) aPremiums for this type of cover have risen
product you are legally responsible for anydramatically in recent times so the use of a good
damage or injury that the product you supplyinsurance broker is highly recommended to ensure
may cause. Products Liability will cover you againstyou get the best deal.
any compensation awarded as a result of damage