MyFinances.co.uk
News feeds Free newsletter

All the latest personal finance news - helping you make the most of your money

Ask the insurance expert

Am I liable for mistakes at work?

Wednesday, 10 Sep 2008 13:41
A reader from Belfast is worried about being sued privately if she makes an error at work.

Ian Durrell, myfinances.co.uk insurance expert from the Only Group, which includes onlyinsurance.com, tackles the issue.

Catherine from Belfast asks:

I am employed by a government body. If in my job I am negligent or I do something in my job that someone is not happy with and decides to take me to court to get compensation, what type of insurance would I need to take out to help cover the cost of loosing the claim?

Ian replies:

This is something that would be covered by your employers' insurance.

If you were self employed, then you would have to purchase Public Liability insurance.

If you have a question for Ian, go to the myfinances.co.uk Ask the Insurance Expert section.

Only Group is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.



Disclaimer:
myfinances.co.uk is not authorised to give advice under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

Terms:
By using this site, you are deemed to have accepted our terms of use.

myfinances poll 

2009 is set to be a tough year for the UK finances. We want to know what you are expecting. Vote now.

Free stuff 

Sign up for our free daily newsletter and other free stuff.