What is the difference between public liability and product liability?

They are very similar types of insurance. Product liability covers claims caused by the actual product e.g. a wheel falls off a bicycle due to a fault, causing injury to the rider. Public liability is a lot wider and will cover negligence of a business or individual e.g. not cleaning up a spill, or not fixing a rip in a carpet, which causes someone to be injured.

Do I need to have public liability insurance on its own?

No, public liability insurance is often integral to many insurance packages and is not sold separately. However, there are many situations where public liability insurance will be sold on its own e.g. someone buying a strip of land.

What level of public liability insurance should I purchase?

This depends on your business activities. If you are a shoebox maker then you will need limited cover, whereas if you make landing gear for aircraft you would need a far higher level. Our experts will understand your business and your potential liabilities and provide an insurance solution to fit.

Do you provide a public liability insurance certificate?

We do not provide certificates of insurance but appreciate proof of insurance is required to fulfil certain contracts, such as Government contracts, and we can provide “To whom it may concern” letters detailing your insurance cover.

Do you provide air-side cover?

Yes, we can arrange air-side cover for you and your business.

Public Liability Insurance | Alan Boswell Group

Name: Public Liability Insurance
Brand: Alan Boswell Group
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Public liability insurance is there if you, or your business, interacts in any way with the public. If so, you will need to obtain quality public liability insurance to protect you in case of a claim.

Accidents can happen and public liability insurance will protect you if a member of the public suffers a loss, or injury, as a result of dealing with you or your company.

Public liability can also include product liability for any products you make or sell.

The Alan Boswell Group Difference

Public liability insurance can be an incredibly complex subject and not something easily bought online. At Alan Boswell Group our experts will work with you, exploring the exposures you and your business have. With many years' experience of liability insurance we are able to explain the benefits and give specific examples of why this cover is essential for your business.

As insurance brokers we have access to a wide range of products, so we can provide you with the best solution for your business.

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Public liability insurance in detail

Primarily, public liability insurance provides cover for claims from third parties arising from a business or person's activities. Examples of this may include: