Do I need employers' liability insurance?

Last updated
June 12, 2025
Do I need employers' liability insurance?

For most employers, it is mandatory to have at least £5 million of employers' liability cover, or face a fine of up to £2,500 per day. There are some exceptions to this rule, however: most public organisations and businesses that only employ close family members (as long as they're not incorporated as limited companies) don't necessarily need to have employers' liability insurance.

For most employers, it is mandatory to have at least £5 million of employers’ liability cover, or face a fine of up to £2,500 per day. There are some exceptions to this rule, however: most public organisations and businesses that only employ close family members (as long as they’re not incorporated as limited companies) don’t necessarily need to have employers’ liability insurance.

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