Business Essentials

Business Combined Insurance

A bespoke solution for your individual business

Business Combined Insurance is designed to provide you with a single policy which can cover multiple areas of your business, offering you a bespoke solution for your individual business.

We believe that we can help you to find the right combination of policy features, regardless of if you are a large company or an SME. Our team will help you pick from the different levels of cover which will not only complement each other but will lend themselves perfectly to your business.

Key Features

  • Business property and contents
  • Business interruption
  • Public/Employer/Product liability
  • Machinery and plant
  • Fixtures and fittings/tools/equipment
  • Data protection cover
  • Personal injury
  • Deterioration of Stock

Liability Insurance

Protect the livelihood of you and your employees

Liability Insurance is designed to protect your business against costs occurred if an employee or customer claims for an injury or damage to their property which happened in your business premises, or as a direct result of your business.

It can cover the cost in areas such as defence, court costs, and compensation. It’s an important feature of cover for public-facing companies or if you have one or more employees working for you, as Employer’s Liability cover is then a legal requirement.

Key Features 

  • Employer’s, Public and Product liability
  • Professional indemnity
  • Environmental damage
  • Defence costs
  • Court fees
  • Compensation

 

 

 

Directors & Officers Insurance

Make sure that if you’re liable, you’re covered

When having to make tough decisions, sometimes we don’t always do the right thing and mistakes happen. However, an error of judgement made by a director/officer could be catastrophic, resulting in serious consequences like injury, loss of life, or bankruptcy.

We offer protection in the event that senior staff is implicated in a financial dispute, whether it be due to a wrongful act or fighting a case against employees, stockholders, creditors, tax authorities or liquidators.

Key Features

  • Defence costs
  • Financial losses
  • Investigation fees
  • Managers
  • Negligence claims
  • Defamation claims

 

Charity Insurance

Charity and Not For Profit Insurance, made simple

We can provide Charity Insurance which is designed to cover charities, not-for-profit organisations and community/social welfare groups.

It can often be difficult for insurers to fully understand the complexity of the cover charities may need and the different range of product they may require. The Insurance Centre has significant experience in this sector which means we know which questions to ask and what we need to consider to fully understand your insurance requirements.

Key Features

  • Trustee indemnity cover
  • Event insurance
  • Minibus cover
  • Public/Employer/Product liability
  • Business interruption
  • Legal expenses
  • Reputational risk
  • Equipment and tools

Assess the risks in your business

We can help you identify and protect against risk in your business. 

Including: 

  • Recognising any potential hazards
  • Identifying those at risk
  • Consider how to deal with individual risks and take action
  • Keep a record of your findings and put precautions in place
  • Regularly review, update and improve

 

 

Have you thought about the dangers of cybercrime?

We can help safeguard your business against digital attack.

What type of liability insurance do you need?

There are three main types of liability insurance

 

Public Liability

Public Liability Insurance isn’t a legal requirement, although some local authorities might require you to have it. Its purpose is to cover any damages awarded to a member of the public due to an injury or damage to their property caused by you or your business.

Employers' Liability 

If you employ one or more members of staff, you are legally obliged to take out Employer’s Liability Insurance for a minimum of £5m. This will cover you if an employee or ex-employee make a claim for illness or injury caused by your business, including compensation costs and legal fees.

Product Liability

If someone, or their property, has been damaged or injured by a product sold by your business, they have grounds to make a claim against you. Even if the product wasn’t manufactured by your business but includes the name of your business or if you have repaired/refurbished it, you may still be liable.

Potential liability risks

We've identified common legal issues businesses are faced with

Getting involved in a legal dispute can be time-consuming, costly and detrimental to the reputation of your company.

Employee/public accident 

When an employee or a member of the public suffers an accident in your workplace.

Wrongful termination 

If a previous employee believes that they were fired on illegal grounds.

Environmental pollution 

The incorrect disposal of waste, causing excessive air pollution or violating current regulations.

Copyright and patent

When your company name, branding or marketing infringes on another company’s copyrighted material.

Data Protection 

If data is leaked through employee error or a cyber attack, this could leave your company liable.

Directors and Officers - What is defined as a ‘wrongful act’?

Overview

A ‘Wrongful Act’ is an action or decision made by a director or an officer which are made in error including:

Wrongful acts: 

  • Neglect
  • Breach of duty/trust
  • Misleading statements
  • Wrongful trading
  • Immoral acts
  • Improper termination

Additional Cover

Cyber Insurance can cover your business against a digital attack such as hacking, data theft and identity theft.

Protect your business premises against risks like flooding, fire, accidental damage and vandalism.

Safeguard your business against the financial repercussions of a terrorist attack.

We have been using The Insurance Centre for a good number of years and they have always offered very competitive prices and they also answer any questions and queries efficiently.

Being able to call or visit the office has meant I’ve not had to spend time trying to contact insurance companies, which has enabled me to concentrate on other areas of our business.

I highly recommend this company and wouldn’t consider using anywhere else for our insurance needs. They are centred around customer care and the dedicated team are friendly, approachable and highly professional.

TIC are a company that care and they always go the extra mile.

Mrs K Smith | Lancaster

The Insurance Centre has provided insurance services to our company for a number of years. Their approach to customer service is incomparable, with expert advice and the most competitively priced policies to suit our business needs.

The support continues all through the insurance process from obtaining the initial quotations, changes to the cover during the term of the policy and providing assistance during accidents and claims. The Insurance Centre responds promptly and professionally to any communication.

We would highly recommend the company to anyone who is looking for a helpful, friendly, proactive and efficient approach to insurance services.

| Bay Scaffolding Ltd

I found The Insurance Centre a great company to deal with when sourcing my combined brewery and tap room insurance policy.

Suzanne’s advice was second-to-none, her attention to detail and tenacious approach meant that I was covered when my business was ready to open at a premium that was the most competitive amongst the quotes I had obtained. I will definitely be working with The Insurance Centre again in the future.

Dom Hope-Smith, Director | Carnival Brewing Company

Ourselves and a number of our extended family members have used The Insurance Centre for the past 30 plus years for both our business and personal insurances. Nothing is too much trouble and all our queries are dealt with swiftly. We could not recommend them highly enough.

Sarah and Ben Johnson | High Net Worth and Property portfolio client

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