What does Employers Liability insurance cover?
Employers’ Liability covers is a policy that protects employers against legal liability under common law, negligence or breach of statutory duty for damages and claimant’s costs and expenses of litigation in respect of accidents, diseases or even death to employees happening in the course of employment. It is therefore necessary for that Employers’ liability insurance be arranged in addition to WIBA policy which is compulsory by law.
Covers the employer against the expenses awarded to the employee by the court of law up and above what is paid under WIBA up to limits specified in the policy.
Who needs it?
Employers’ liability insurance is a legal requirement for most businesses that have employees.