Skip Hire Public Liability Insurance
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As a Skip Hire, you can’t control every variable at client premises or on site. Public liability insurance can provide a financial back‑stop if a client, neighbour or passer‑by alleges injury or damage caused by your work.
In plain English: it’s cover for claims made by people outside your business (clients, neighbours, passers‑by) if something goes wrong during your work.
What this policy typically covers
- Third‑party injury claims arising from accidents connected to your work.
- Damage to third‑party property (customer premises, neighbouring property, vehicles).
- Legal defence costs and associated expenses (subject to policy terms).
- Everyday working risks where the public or clients are nearby.
- Claims linked to your operations while working at premises you don’t own.
Accidents this cover can help with
Example: you’re moving tools and equipment through a customer’s property and accidentally cause damage to flooring or fixtures — public liability insurance is designed for this type of third‑party property claim.
- Injury example: A visitor trips over equipment you’ve left in a walkway and is injured.
- Damage example: You accidentally damage a client’s property while carrying out your work.
- Another common scenario: A member of the public is injured by an accidental knock or collision during your work.
Picking the right limit of indemnity
Many clients and contractors ask for cover at £1m, £2m, £5m or £10m. The right limit depends on where you work, contract requirements, and the potential cost of a worst‑case claim.
What else might you need?
- Product Liability (If Supplying Goods) — cover for the job in progress, materials, plant or kit (depending on the cover type).
- Tools Cover — useful if you rely on specialist equipment to work.
- Product liability — worth considering if you sell or supply products as part of your service.
- Employers’ liability — Public liability protects you against third‑party claims; if you also employ people, look at employers liability insurance as well.
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