Public liability insurance vs general liability insurance

Last updated
July 9, 2025
Public liability insurance vs general liability insurance

Public liability insurance covers compensation claims made against your business by a third party for injury or damage. For example if a supplier trips on a trailing cable in your shop, or if you visit a client and spill coffee on their computer.

General liability insurance isn't available in the UK.

Public liability insurance covers compensation claims made against your business by a third party for injury or damage. For example if a supplier trips on a trailing cable in your shop, or if you visit a client and spill coffee on their computer.

General liability insurance isn't available in the UK.

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