Public liability insurance
Public liability insurance is a cornerstone of any cleaning agency insurance package. It protects your business if a third party suffers injury or property damage as a result of your cleaning activities.
For example, a cleaner accidentally damages a client’s expensive carpet. Or, a member of the public slips on a freshly mopped floor. In both cases, public liability insurance can help cover legal fees and compensation claims.
Employers’ liability insurance
Does your cleaning agency have employees? Even part-time or casual ones? If yes, then employers’ liability insurance is required by law in the UK. This cleaning insurance covers your business if an employee gets sick or injured due to their work. It includes protection for legal costs and compensation claims from issues like repetitive strain injuries or accidents with cleaning chemicals.
Tools and equipment insurance
Your cleaning equipment is crucial for your business. Tools insurance helps cover the cost of repairing or replacing them if they’re damaged, lost, or stolen. This includes items like:
- vacuum cleaners
- carpet cleaners
- pressure washers
- other specialised equipment
Product liability insurance
If your cleaning agency uses or supplies cleaning products, this coverage is essential. This covers you if a product you use or supply causes injury or damage to a client or their property. For example, a cleaning solution you use accidentally damages a client’s expensive flooring. Product liability insurance covers legal fees, compensation claims, and any associated costs.
Product liability insurance is especially important if your agency supplies cleaning products as part of your cleaning contract. It adds an additional layer of responsibility because you could be held liable for costs resulting from injury or damage. This liability cover protects your business and demonstrates your commitment to safety.
Personal accident insurance
Personal accident insurance provides financial protection if you suffer an injury that prevents you from working. This coverage is crucial in the physically demanding cleaning industry. Accidents like slips, falls, or repetitive strain injuries can occur easily.
Personal accident insurance helps cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and a portion of lost income during recovery. This policy gives you financial support when you need it most.
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