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Compare 542 products offered for Employers Liability Insurance from 101 companies including Markel UK, QBE Underwriting Ltd, and STARR.

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Product name	Max Coverage	Min Premium	Exclusions
Employers' Liability by Allied World Managing Agency Ltd	Max Coverage GBP25M	Min Premium N/A		more details
Business - Employers' Liability by AXA Insurance	Max Coverage GBP10M	Min Premium GBP51		more details
Small Business Office - Employers' Liability by Travelers Insurance Company Ltd	Max Coverage GBP10M	Min Premium N/A	any amounts the injured employee receives under health insurance or social security claims brought outside the EU claims if the employee was injured while in or on client's vehicle under the terms of the Road Traffic Act injury to the employee caused by war punitive awards	more details
Small Business Shop - Employers' Liability by Travelers Insurance Company Ltd	Max Coverage GBP10M	Min Premium N/A	any amounts the injured employee receives under health insurance or social security claims brought outside the EU claims if the employee was injured while in or on client's vehicle under the terms of the Road Traffic Act injury to the employee caused by war punitive awards	more details
Public Employers Liability by Focus	Max Coverage GBP10M	Min Premium N/A		more details
Employers’ Liability by Tokio Marine Kiln	Max Coverage GBP50M	Min Premium N/A		more details
Excess of Loss - Public and Employers Liability by Pen Underwriting	Max Coverage N/A	Min Premium N/A		more details
Employers' Liability by Zurich UK	Max Coverage GBP10M	Min Premium N/A		more details
Employers Liability by Entertainment Risk Management Ltd	Max Coverage N/A	Min Premium N/A		more details
Lloyd’s Employers Liability - UK / IR by AXA XL	Max Coverage GBP15M	Min Premium GBP2K	North American companies	more details

Frequently Asked Questions

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What Is Employers’ Liability Insurance?

Employers’ Liability insurance (ELI) provides cover for an employer if one of their employees becomes ill or is injured as a direct result of their employment. It is one of the main types of business insurance and is a legal requirement for most employers.

If an employee or former employee becomes ill due to the duties performed as part of their role then they may sue the business for compensation. ELI provides cover so that it can pay for legal fees and compensation costs in the event of a lawsuit.

Who Needs Employers’ Liability Insurance?

All employers are legally obliged to have ELI, as every employer owes a duty of care to their employees to ensure that there is safety within the workplace. Whether the business employs a large workforce or uses a smaller team like freelancers, contractors or temporary/seasonal workers, Employers’ Liability is required.

The only exceptions to this are:

sole traders
own limited companies
zero employees
sole traders with only close family members employed

Anyone that buys Employers’ Liability insurance also needs to ensure that the official certificate is displayed clearly on the business premises or that copies are sent digitally to all employees. Failure to provide a certificate or access to it may result in a fine.

What Does Employers’ Liability Insurance Cover?

Employers’ Liability will cover an employer for claims made against them if an employee falls ill, is injured or contracts a disease in the workplace. The type of employee who could potentially make a claim includes:

any permanent employee
casual, short-term contract, temporary or seasonal employee
student or person on work placement
voluntary worker

An Employers’ Liability claim can only be made if the injury or illness was caused either in the workplace or as a result of the employee’s duties. For example, an employee may be using an office chair that collapses, causing them an injury. If their employer did not take reasonable precautions to ensure that health and safety checks were carried out on office equipment then they may be liable for a claim made against them. The costs covered by such claims can include:

financial compensation for the injured employee
loss of earnings
medical expenses and rehabilitation costs
any other expenses (eg travel, medication, etc)
care provided by family or friends

As Employers' Liability insurance is compulsory, policy exclusions are not permitted. However certain factors such as pre-existing conditions or deliberate acts will not be considered.

How Much Does Employers’ Liability Insurance Cost?

The total amount of coverage needed will depend on several factors, including the type of business, the number of employees, and the previous claims history.

Some regulators may specify a minimum coverage limit but most insurers offer high amounts of coverage. Therefore it is best to check what is required as statutory depending on the nature and size of the business.

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