{"id":370,"date":"2024-04-24T16:24:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T16:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/employers-liability-insurance\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:13:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:13:58","slug":"employers-liability-insurance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/employers-liability-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Employers&#8217; liability insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hero-insurance has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3bed416a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide hero-insurance__grid is-nowrap is-layout-flex 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It\u2019s designed to protect you and your employees (including those who no longer work for you) if they\u2019re injured or become unwell as a result of working for you, covering the associated legal and compensation costs, and other damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5152\">business insurance<\/a>, you can buy employers\u2019 liability insurance as part of a tailored policy, alongside <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"734\" href=\"\/business-insurance\/public-liability-insurance\/\">public liability insurance<\/a>, plus any additional covers you may need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checks\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>employers\u2019 liability insurance<\/strong>, UK-based claims and customer service team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>add it onto a tailored policy<\/strong>, alongside public liability insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>trusted by nearly a million customers small UK businesses<\/strong> for flexible, tailored cover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lead-50-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lead-50-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"what-does-it-cover\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"employeeinsurancewhatscovered\"><strong><br>What does employers&#8217; liability insurance cover?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers\u2019 liability insurance (also known as EL insurance) can protect you against the cost of compensation claims raised by employees, if they\u2019re injured or get sick because of your business. It\u2019s usually a legal requirement for businesses that employ one or more people, and you risk \u00a32,500 a day in fines for each employee not properly covered. It also works to cover damage or injuries caused to a third party, like a passer-by or client, by your employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"employeeinsurancewhatscovered\"><strong><strong>Employee injury or illness<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might claim for this if your employee accidentally injures themselves, while working for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What does this cover?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">accidental employee injuries or illness, which come as a direct result from working for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">temporary employees, as well as apprentices, contractors, and casual workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When would I need to make a claim?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">for example, one of your employees develops musculoskeletal problems because of working for you, and raises a claim<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-800-color has-cyan-100-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-84122ba7d1851f60be7f1088ff30751e has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-block\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-xxs-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This content has been created for general information purposes. Make sure you have the right level of <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/\">business insurance<\/a> by checking your policy documentation for details. <a href=\"\/terms-conditions\/\">Read our full Terms and Conditions<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lead-50-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lead-50-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whyisemployersliabilityinsuranceimportant\">Why is employers&#8217; liability insurance important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers\u2019 liability insurance can protect you against compensation claims for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">employee illness or injury caused by working for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">medical bills and legal fees due to employee illness or injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;re required by law to have employers\u2019 liability cover in place if you have employees. If you don&#8217;t, you could face a hefty fine of \u00a32,500 per day, per employee, for each day that you&#8217;re not covered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whyisemployersliabilityinsuranceimportant\">Public and employers&#8217; liability insurance : what&#8217;s the difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers&#8217; liability insurance can cover your business against legal costs and compensation claims raised by anyone you&#8217;re responsible for, such as employees, volunteers, and trainees. Public liability insurance, on the other hand, can cover your business against claims from third parties, such as customers, clients. and members of the general public. The other key difference is that employers&#8217; liability cover is a legal requirement for all businesses with employees \u2013 while public liability insurance is not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/business-insurance\/faq\/what-is-public-liability-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"601\">Read more about what public liability insurance is<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is It Illegal Not To Have Business Insurance?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HaeIkrEQeOY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lead-50-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lead-50-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"how-much-does-it-cost\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howmuchdoesemployeeliabilityinsurancecost\">Employers&#8217; liability insurance cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of your employers\u2019 liability insurance depends on several factors, including your business type and number of employees. Businesses that are perceived as riskier are likely to pay higher premiums.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claims can be made long after someone has stopped working for you, as symptoms can sometimes take a while to manifest. If your business is found liable, you can be ordered to pay compensation costs, which can take into account things like loss of income and medical expenses. Your employers\u2019 liability insurance can cover these costs, up to the limit of your policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out how much you\u2019ll pay by comparing prices from a range of <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/insurers\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"643\">trusted insurers<\/a>. You choose what goes into your policy, so you only pay for what you need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box has-azure-300-background-color has-background is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:8px\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>{{PRICE MESSAGING}}<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/quote.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Start your quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-800-color has-cyan-100-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-xxs-font-size wp-elements-90c8bcdb05d6f36b866ba0888c76e9e0 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-azure-800-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxs-font-size wp-elements-6a7819a8be72bc49312bd8de60cec980 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><em>{{PRICING CTA DISCLAIMER}}<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exampleemployersliabilityinsurancequotesrealprices\">Employers&#8217; liability insurance quotes (example, real prices)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pricing-box has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d79c7550 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\" style=\"border-color:#cccccc;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1a9b7be wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0f8caa7e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large size-full pricing-box__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"{{LOGO QUOTE A}}\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16a37519 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-dark-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f413a5a648ed7a401ba28b567f54ee2a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><strong>{{MONTHLY PRICE QUOTE A}} \/month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-300-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxs-font-size wp-elements-5a3d935c3efd00eba721bdaff6f76584 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">{{ANNUAL PRICE QUOTE A}} \/year<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72ede423982469ecbba424a60b702a25 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;line-height:1.7\">{{DESCRIPTION QUOTE A}}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.7\" class=\"wp-block-list pricing-box__details-list has-neutral-300-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxs-font-size wp-elements-144ca3f5d2f5714b0502dd6031facc94\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">{{BULLET 1 QUOTE A}}<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">{{BULLET 2 QUOTE A}}<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">{{BULLET 3 QUOTE A}}<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">{{BULLET 4 QUOTE A}}<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column-list has-neutral-300-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4cab893a484f41435e7ce1d81f33f1df is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1a9b7be wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80e66e9b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#cccccc;border-bottom-width:1px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVER 1 QUOTE A}}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVERAGE AMOUNT 1 QUOTE A}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6cc28f8c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#cccccc;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVER 2 QUOTE A}}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVERAGE AMOUNT 2 QUOTE A}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6cc28f8c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#cccccc;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVER 3 QUOTE A}}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVERAGE AMOUNT 3 QUOTE A}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-115c1f0e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVER 4 QUOTE A}}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVERAGE AMOUNT 4 QUOTE A}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pricing-box has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d79c7550 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\" style=\"border-color:#cccccc;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1a9b7be wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0f8caa7e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large size-full pricing-box__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"{{LOGO QUOTE B}}\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16a37519 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-dark-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1761615dcec384ecea9a504af30bc541 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><strong>{{MONTHLY PRICE QUOTE B}} \/month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-300-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxs-font-size wp-elements-e654ae0339daeeff98fb0bbcde1bc6ca wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">{{ANNUAL PRICE QUOTE B}} \/year<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d7de148fa6627d2dd40dec329e48bfb9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;line-height:1.7\">{{DESCRIPTION QUOTE B}}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.7\" class=\"wp-block-list pricing-box__details-list has-neutral-300-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxs-font-size wp-elements-159db0980dd7ea8fffc2e0df1de68f70\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">{{BULLET 1 QUOTE B}}<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">{{BULLET 2 QUOTE B}}<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">{{BULLET 3 QUOTE B}}<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">{{BULLET 4 QUOTE B}}<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column-list has-neutral-300-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a88a70f7571ef790d5a96f3279432ca9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1a9b7be wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80e66e9b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#cccccc;border-bottom-width:1px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVER 1 QUOTE B}}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVERAGE AMOUNT 1 QUOTE B}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6cc28f8c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#cccccc;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVER 2 QUOTE B}}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVERAGE AMOUNT 2 QUOTE B}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6cc28f8c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#cccccc;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVER 3 QUOTE B}}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVERAGE AMOUNT 3 QUOTE B}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-115c1f0e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVER 4 QUOTE B}}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{{COVERAGE AMOUNT 4 QUOTE B}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-800-color has-cyan-100-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b320564db84ec4b9933714f55c53e45f has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-xxs-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>How we work out example quotes:<\/strong> These examples are real quotes from our online system (created {{EXAMPLE QUOTE DATE}}). They\u2019re based on a range of factors, like employees and location. Your own quote will be based on what you tell us about your business. Prices may go up or down from day to day, so the prices you\u2019re quoted may differ to the ones you see here.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"how-it-works\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide list-table has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-block\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-it-works\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">How it works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group list-table__stepper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group list-table__step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-pick-what-goes-into-your-policy\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Pick what goes into your policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-500-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-543e61b7840f6aacb7765e2c5f297d36 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Only pay for what you need<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group list-table__step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-get-prices-from-a-range-of-insurers\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Get prices from a range of insurers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-500-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-353915448579f5843ccd3d48a6308003 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Choose the best fit for you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group list-table__step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-buy-online-in-minutes\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Buy online in minutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-500-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5970816c7921913b7c8ba5457a2eeb3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Get your documents the same day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/quote.simplybusiness.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start your quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center list-table__table is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns list-table__table-column-head is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b72f7a82 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-4-columns\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--dark-800);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/sme-manifesto-SB-logo.png?w=390\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26483\" style=\"width:90px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/sme-manifesto-SB-logo.png 390w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/sme-manifesto-SB-logo.png?resize=150,42 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.3\">Direct to<br>insurer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.3\">Highstreet<br>broker<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns list-table__table-column is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a1f62a3c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-4-columns\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--lead-50);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"has-neutral-500-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c155f70b7a56451613a4a356b3b93530 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.3\">Compare policies from a range of trusted insurers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/simply-business\/assets\/svg\/check-purple.svg\" alt=\"Yes\" class=\"wp-image-1254\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:30px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/simply-business\/assets\/svg\/minus-grey.svg\" alt=\"No\" class=\"wp-image-1252\" style=\"width:30px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/simply-business\/assets\/svg\/check-grey.svg\" alt=\"Yes\" class=\"wp-image-1255\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:30px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns list-table__table-column is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a1f62a3c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-4-columns\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--lead-50);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"has-neutral-500-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-420821db296939de244288cb0da6161e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.3\">Buy online or over the phone in minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/simply-business\/assets\/svg\/check-purple.svg\" alt=\"Yes\" class=\"wp-image-1254\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:30px;height:30px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/simply-business\/assets\/svg\/check-grey.svg\" alt=\"Yes\" class=\"wp-image-1255\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:30px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/simply-business\/assets\/svg\/minus-grey.svg\" alt=\"No\" class=\"wp-image-1252\" style=\"width:30px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lead-50-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lead-50-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howdoclaimswork\">Which employees require me to take out employers\u2019 liability insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to use HMRC\u2019s definition of an employee when figuring out when to take out employers\u2019 liability insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This definition generally includes anyone who works under a contract of service or apprenticeship \u2013 this can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">part-time workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">temporary employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">volunteers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">apprentices, and those on work experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, if you control how, where, and when they do their work (or provide their equipment), they\u2019ll likely be considered an employee and you\u2019ll be legally required to take out employers\u2019 liability insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If in doubt, it&#8217;s always best to check. You can speak to one of our insurance experts on 0333 0146 683 if you\u2019re unsure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"how-do-i-choose-insurance\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"doesemployersliabilityinsurancecovermywork\">Who needs employers liability insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers\u2019 liability insurance is a legal requirement for any business with employees \u2013 no matter your trade or industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-3-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-hyperlink has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0269d83e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:var(--wp--custom--color--taylor--700);border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><svg class=\"wp-block-tenup-icon\" style=\"width: 1.8125rem; 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When you <a href=\"https:\/\/quote.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business\">run a quote<\/a> you can select your trade from over 1,000 options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-89844a45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-block\" style=\"padding-top:42px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:42px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-talk-to-an-expert\">Talk to an expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">Our team of UK-based insurance experts are here to help,&nbsp;Mon 09.00am &#8211; 05.30pm, Tues 09.00am &#8211; 05.30pm, Weds 09.00am &#8211; 05.30pm, Thurs 09.30am &#8211; 05.30pm, Fri 09.00am &#8211; 05.30pm, Sat 09.00am &#8211; 02.00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/customer-support.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14026\" style=\"width:97px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/customer-support.png 128w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/customer-support.png?resize=96,96 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--azure-800);font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--museo-sans);font-size: revert;font-weight: var(--wp--custom--font--weight--500)\">Call our team<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><a href=\"tel:+443330438527\"><strong>0333 043 8527<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-3-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-online\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/support\/\">Online<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact us on our website whenever suits you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phone\"><a href=\"tel:+443330438527\">Phone<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call our insurance experts during office hours (calls are charged at a local rate)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/faq\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find answers to common insurance questions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"how-do-claims-work\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howdoclaimswork\">How do claims work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike price comparison websites, we take the hassle out of claims for you. We know how important it is to get your business back on track quickly \u2013 and with a minimum of fuss. That\u2019s why you get access to your dedicated claims any time, day or night. Call them on 0333 207 0560 or <a href=\"\/insurance-claims\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"467\">claim online<\/a>. They\u2019ll do their best to be fair and supportive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pricing-cta has-azure-200-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-azure-700-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\" id=\"pricesstartfrom556permonth\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong>{{TRADE CLAIM MESSAGING}}<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-800-color has-cyan-100-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7a371b99333eebf410dc973851e4fb81 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-xxs-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>{{TRADE CLAIM DISCLAIMER}}<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exampleclaim\">Example employers&#8217; liability claims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having employers\u2019 liability insurance through Simply Business has saved UK businesses thousands of pounds when the unexpected happened.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pricing-box has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d79c7550 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\" style=\"border-color:#cccccc;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1a9b7be wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jamessavedmorethan15000\">James saved more than <strong>\u00a315,000<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James (not his real name) was fitting some floors with his employee, Ismail. During the job, Ismail walked across a loose floorboard and fell, causing a knee injury. The employers\u2019 liability insurance added to his policy covered Ismail\u2019s medical costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column-list has-neutral-300-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8ef4d58805ad969dd3bb1c1b47e14cba is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1a9b7be wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-amethyst-700-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22f03c4a6f80da12e88de45bac6b5119 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Insurance payout<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-amethyst-700-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aea2f7f4cf4b726b8cc5dcd0c1f83d41 wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a315,152<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Covering the cost of employee injury<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-block\" id=\"process\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-570ff715 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\" id=\"Process\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--130);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--130)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" id=\"four-step-process\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-insurance-claims-process\">What is the insurance claims process?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-stepper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Contact us\u2028<br><\/strong>Please contact our Claims partner as soon as you can to report what&#8217;s happened, either <a href=\"https:\/\/intake.sedgwick.com\/u\/SimplyBusiness\/SBEnol\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">online<\/a> or by phone on 0333 207 0560.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Fill in the gaps<br><\/strong>A dedicated claims handler will work closely with you to understand the details of your claim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Review your claim<br><\/strong>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/insurance-claims\/business-claims\/\">claim<\/a> will then be reviewed and you\u2019ll be contacted if more supporting documentation is needed. You can track the progress of your claim through the online claims portal.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Decision<br><\/strong>With all the details provided, your claim will be reviewed and a decision and any options will be given.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-800-color has-cyan-100-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2ee3cf718fa44987e7b4dd16c8ef10f7 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-block\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-xsmall-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>These steps are an overview of the main stages of the claims process and do not reflect all the details of the claims process. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/insurance-claims\/\">Visit our claims page<\/a> for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-block\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--120);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--120)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-neutral-700-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-e14f76137fe10a2b08dbfb960dce5899 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);letter-spacing:0px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Chosen by nearly one million small business and landlord customers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-azure-700-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5fb67d827c00dbcd7402c398052ea5ae wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">With insurance for over 1,500 trades, and 9\/10 customers rating us \u2018good\u2019 or \u2018excellent\u2019 on Feefo, you can get tailored quotes in 7 minutes. 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liability insurance FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re new to buying business insurance or you\u2019ve been trading for a while, here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about employers\u2019 liability insurance. You can also check out our <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/faq\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"572\">business insurance FAQs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-2&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-2-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-2-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-2-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-2-header\" class=\"tenup-uikit-container-1 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-38d5429e wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tDoes employers&#8217; liability insurance cover my work?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M8 .929V15.07M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-2-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-2-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have employees, you&#8217;ll usually need to have employers&#8217; liability insurance in place \u2013 it&#8217;s a legal requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should also have cover in place if you have labour-only subcontractors (LOSCs) working for you. Our Knowledge centre has more information on subcontractors and employers\u2019 liability insurance. If you have employees and you&#8217;re not covered, you could face a hefty fine of \u00a32,500 a day, per employee, for each day that you don&#8217;t have cover in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s one exception though \u2013 if you have a family business that isn&#8217;t incorporated as a limited company, you aren&#8217;t legally required to have employers\u2019 liability insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A &#8220;family business&#8221; is one where all your employees are closely related to you (as a spouse, civil partner, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, step-parent, stepchild, or half-sibling).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if you run an unincorporated family business and you choose not to get employers\u2019 liability insurance, it&#8217;s important to know that your public liability insurance wouldn&#8217;t cover you against damage or injury caused by your team.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-4&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-4-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-4-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-4-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-4-header\" class=\"tenup-uikit-container-3 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-38d5429e wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tHow much does employers\u2019 liability insurance cost?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M8 .929V15.07M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-4-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-4-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The price of your employers\u2019 liability insurance depends on the work that your business does and the risks your employees face. The cost can also depend on the cover level you choose, but in practice most providers offer a standard amount of \u00a310 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with other types of insurance, your insurer calculates your premium based on the likelihood that you\u2019ll make a claim and the cost of any possible claim. This means that if your business is perceived as risky, it\u2019s possible that your insurance premium will be higher. For example if your employees work with hazardous materials like asbestos, or they work in dangerous environments like oil rigs, your insurance is likely to cost more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can decrease the chance of a claim and possibly lower the cost of your employers\u2019 liability insurance by taking precautions to keep your staff safe, and ensuring that workers are properly trained and supervised and have the right tools and safetywear.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-6&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-6-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-6-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-6-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-6-header\" class=\"tenup-uikit-container-5 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-38d5429e wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tIs employers&#8217; liability insurance a legal requirement?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M8 .929V15.07M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-6-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-6-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have employees \u2013 including some subcontractors \u2013 you&#8217;re required by law to have employers\u2019 liability insurance. The only exception to this is if you&#8217;re running an unincorporated family business. If you are, then you aren&#8217;t legally required to have employers\u2019 liability cover in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers\u2019 liability cover protects you and your employees in case they become sick or injured as a result of working for you. If you&#8217;re not covered, you could be fined \u00a32,500 per employee for each day that you don&#8217;t have cover in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers\u2019 liability insurance must be bought alongside public liability insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have people working for you, including bona fide subcontractors (BFSC), labour-only subcontractors (LOSC), part-timers, or full-time staff, employers\u2019 liability insurance is required by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on for our simplified guide to the difference between <a href=\"\/knowledge\/staff\/what-is-bona-fide-subcontractor-labour-only-subcontractor\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"925\">labour-only subcontractors and bona fide subcontractors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/business-insurance\/faq\/is-employers-liability-insurance-a-legal-requirement\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"586\">Read more about employers&#8217; liability insurance as a legal requirement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-8&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-8-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-8-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-8-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-8-header\" class=\"tenup-uikit-container-7 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-38d5429e wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tWhat are the penalties for lack of employers\u2019 liability cover?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M8 .929V15.07M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-8-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-8-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that the cost of your employers\u2019 liability policy is likely to be a fraction of the cost of the penalty for failing to have the right cover. You can be fined up to \u00a32,500 each day that you don\u2019t have an employers\u2019 liability policy in place if your business is legally required to have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also need to display your employers\u2019 liability certificate somewhere all your employees can see it, and you can be fined if you fail to do this. It\u2019s ok to display it digitally, for example on your company\u2019s intranet, as long as all your staff have access and you\u2019ve told them where to find it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the Employers\u2019 Liability Act most businesses with one or more employees should have at least \u00a35 million of cover and they must display their insurance certificate. There are some exemptions, however, including some family businesses, so check the government guidance if you\u2019re not sure whether your business is included.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-10&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-10-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-10-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-10-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-10-header\" class=\"tenup-uikit-container-9 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-38d5429e wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\t<strong>Employers&#8217; liability insurance \u2013 what\u2019s covered<\/strong>?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M8 .929V15.07M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-10-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-10-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers\u2019 liability insurance protects you against the cost of compensation claims that arise from employee illness or injury as a result of working for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if one of your employees slips and breaks their wrist at your business premises, employers\u2019 liability insurance can cover medical bills and legal fees that can arise from a claim against you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/business-insurance\/faq\/what-does-employers-liability-insurance-cover\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"592\">Read more about what does employers&#8217; liability insurance covers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-12&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-12-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-12-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-12-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-12-header\" class=\"tenup-uikit-container-11 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-38d5429e wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tWho is usually exempt from employers&#8217; liability insurance?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M8 .929V15.07M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-12-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-12-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;While employers&#8217; liability cover is a legal requirement for many businesses, there are some exceptions, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">businesses with only direct family members as employees (unless you&#8217;re a limited company)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">businesses with no employees \u2013 including limited companies with just a sole director and no employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s important to note that your limited company must always have employers&#8217; liability insurance in place if you have multiple directors. Limited companies will also need to have employers&#8217; liability cover if you&#8217;ve employed family members to work for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your business isn&#8217;t a limited company and you&#8217;ve employed family members, you should still consider investing in employers&#8217; liability cover. While the chances of a family member taking out a claim against your business may be slim \u2013 you&#8217;ll still be liable if a family member takes you to court for an injury or illness that took place while working for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-14&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-14-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-14-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-14-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-14-header\" class=\"tenup-uikit-container-13 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-38d5429e wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tDo I need employers&#8217; liability insurance for temporary workers?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M8 .929V15.07M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-14-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-14-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. This includes temporary and part-time staff, apprentices and volunteers. You may not need to have cover in place for independent contractors and subcontractors \u2013 but it&#8217;s a good idea to speak to one of our insurance experts on 0333 0146 683 if you&#8217;re unsure.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-16&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-16-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-16-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-16-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-16-header\" class=\"tenup-uikit-container-15 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-38d5429e wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tDoes employers&#8217; liability insurance cover staff who work from home?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M8 .929V15.07M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-16-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-16-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most employers&#8217; liability policies will cover staff who work from home, but you should check the details of your policy to be on the safe side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-18&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-18-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-18-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-18-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-18-header\" class=\"tenup-uikit-container-17 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-38d5429e wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tCan I get cover for up to \u00a310 million for employers&#8217; liability?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M8 .929V15.07M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-18-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-18-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the legal required amount if \u00a35m but all Simply Business customers receive 10m as standard<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-20&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-20-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-20-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-20-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-20-header\" class=\"tenup-uikit-container-19 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-38d5429e wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tHow many employees can you insure?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M8 .929V15.07M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-20-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-20-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will depend on the insurer you choose to go with. When you start a quote with us, make sure you tell us how many employees you&#8217;d like to cover \u2013 we&#8217;ll then match you to the insurers who are best suited to your business.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-22&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-22-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-22-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-22-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-22-header\" class=\"tenup-uikit-container-21 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-38d5429e wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tWhat kind of excess should I expect?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M8 .929V15.07M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-22-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-22-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excess is an amount you pay towards any claim you make on your insurance. For example, if your excess is \u00a3250 and you make a claim worth \u00a31000, your payout will be a maximum of \u00a3750.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Insurance cover<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lowest excess<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Highest excess<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Public liability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u00a3100<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u00a32500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Employers&#8217; liability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No excess<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No excess<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tools<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u00a360<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u00a3500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Stock<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u00a3100<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u00a3500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business and office equipment<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u00a350<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u00a3750<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The figures above are for guidance only and any excess applying to your quote may differ. You\u2019ll get a breakdown of the excesses for each quote when you compare with us.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-24&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-24-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-24-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-24-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-24-header\" class=\"tenup-uikit-container-23 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-38d5429e wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tDoes public liability insurance cover my business for the actions of my employees?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M8 .929V15.07M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.071 8H.93\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-24-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-24-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will depend on whether you have employers\u2019 liability insurance in place. Public liability insurance is designed to protect your business against the consequences of legal action brought by members of the public for injuries or damage to their belongings. But when it comes to your employees causing injury or damage, this protection only activates if you also have employers\u2019 liability insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you employ people, you\u2019re required by law to have employers\u2019 liability insurance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s one exception here. Family businesses that aren\u2019t incorporated as a limited company are not legally required to have employers\u2019 liability insurance. The government defines a \u201cfamily business\u201d as one where all your employees are closely related to you (as a spouse, civil partner, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, step-parent, stepchild or half-sibling). So if you run an unincorporated family business and you choose not to get employers\u2019 liability insurance, it\u2019s important to know that your public liability insurance wouldn\u2019t cover you against damage or injury caused by your team.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-800-color has-cyan-100-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e38ea13205ba8db4d8b3cfc74a6b9239 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-block\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-xxs-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>We create this content for general information purposes and it should not be taken as advice. Always check policy documentation for details and seek professional advice. <a href=\"\/terms-conditions\/\">Read our full Terms and Conditions<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lead-50-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lead-50-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-group--author-bio has-azure-200-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-co-authors-plus-coauthors is-layout-flow 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wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-null\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-related__featured-image has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/national-minimum-wage.jpg?w=815\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Smiling barista serving coffee to woman in a cafe\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" 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A guide for employers<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-post post-1592 knowledge type-knowledge status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business-tax is-entire-card-clickable alignwide wp-block-tenup-post-picker\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-related has-border-color has-lead-50-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d5d53815 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-null\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-related__featured-image has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/when-is-corporation-tax-due.jpg?w=815\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"HM Revenue &amp; Customs building\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/when-is-corporation-tax-due.jpg 815w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/when-is-corporation-tax-due.jpg?resize=800,539 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/when-is-corporation-tax-due.jpg?resize=768,517 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/when-is-corporation-tax-due.jpg?resize=150,101 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-63726500 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><h3 style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2e566e9e0495b8e1256a9237eaf69707 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-dark-800-color has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/when-is-corporation-tax-due\/\" target=\"_self\" >When and how to pay corporation tax \u2013 a guide for UK businesses<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-post post-1383 knowledge type-knowledge status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business-structure category-staff is-entire-card-clickable alignwide wp-block-tenup-post-picker\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-related has-border-color has-lead-50-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d5d53815 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-block-null\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-related__featured-image has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/what-is-an-ern-number-paye-reference.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Office employees having lunch at workplace\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/what-is-an-ern-number-paye-reference.jpg 6567w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/what-is-an-ern-number-paye-reference.jpg?resize=800,533 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/what-is-an-ern-number-paye-reference.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/what-is-an-ern-number-paye-reference.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/what-is-an-ern-number-paye-reference.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/what-is-an-ern-number-paye-reference.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/what-is-an-ern-number-paye-reference.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-63726500 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><h3 style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2e566e9e0495b8e1256a9237eaf69707 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-dark-800-color has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/staff\/ern-number\/\" target=\"_self\" >What is an Employer Reference Number (ERN)? 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