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ontrary to popular belief, a business person will probably find public liability insurance a necessary step towards the business's operation and protection. This type of insurance is generally tailored to meet various business needs when coming into contact with the public. It covers customers you invite and engage with at your premises, covers your business if you're carrying out operations on other sites and people who come by your premises without invitation or passersby as well.
Public liability insurance protects a business in the event of being sued for damages or injuries incurred during operations through aiding in meeting the compensation claims. Though not compulsory, this insurance is also crucial when dealing with clients who might need a business to hold a policy, or working in contract with the government where a certain level of this insurance is needed.
It is advisable for one to do a thorough risk assessment in regard to the nature of business in order to decide how much to be insured for as well as the insurance provider. Small business owners will find the cost relatively low as they don't come in contact with the public as much as larger businesses do.
