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How much does public liability insurance cost?

7 min. read
01 Apr 2026
01 Apr 2026
7 min. read

Cover level

What it means

£1 million

The insurer would pay up to £1 million in total for a claim involving injury to a member of the public or damage to their property. This is often suitable for freelancers and lower-risk businesses.

£2 million

Provides additional financial protection for businesses that regularly interact with clients or the public.

£5 million

Often required for larger contracts, public events, or work with local authorities and larger organisations.

Cover level

This may suit your business if:

£1 million

You work mostly online or from home, interact with the public only occasionally, and typically take on smaller projects or individual clients.

£2 million

You regularly work on client premises, run in-person sessions with customers, or operate in environments where members of the public are present.

£5 million

You work at public venues, events, or construction sites, or you want to qualify for contracts with larger companies or public sector organisations that require higher cover.

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