Employers Liability claim
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What you'll need before you begin
Policyholder name
Insurer & Policy Reference Number
Copy of the Letter of Claim or Claim Notification Form
Date of incident & wage information for 13 weeks pre-incident
Circumstances of incident
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Report your claim via the app. Like to learn more? Contact your Account Handler.
Notify us of your claim
Please select your branch from the dropdown list below, all online claims notifications will be reviewed within 48 hours. Please complete as much information as possible so that we can help process your claim.
Claims contact number
Out of hours number
Claims email address
What happens next?
Insurers may appoint a Loss Adjuster or Claims Investigator
Under legal process, subject to MOJ portal timeframes
Outside the Portal, insurers have 3 months for liability decisions
If liability is accepted, medical evidence is required
Panel Solicitors could be appointed
Can go to trial if liability and value challenged
Frequently asked claims questions
Answers to questions that you might find useful. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch, our dedicated claims team will be happy to help.
What is the excess?
There is nil excess on Employers Liability claims.
Will my premium increase following a claim?
Possibly, however difficult to confirm as other claims under the policy will be considered in addition, market conditions will also be relevant and until the claim settles reserves are applied based on information available at the time.
How is settlement calculated?
This is based on medical evidence and should reflect the claimants injury, pain, suffering & loss along with any loss of earnings. The claimants solicitors costs and any defence/investigation costs our insurers incur will also be factored in.
What documentation is needed to assist with a liability review?
Accident book entry, RIDDOR (if applicable), accident investigation, witness statements, RAMS, employee training notes, PPE records, sick notes, GP/Hospital correspondence if applicable, CCTV & images.
If a claim is paid how will this affect me, aside from possible premium increases?
Risk management recommendations might be enforced, policy conditions/endorsements might be applied dependent on the circumstances of loss.
Will I have to attend Court?
If liability is denied and the claimants Solicitors do not accept this then yes trial is a possibility, however often insurers will review whether a commercial settlement might be more cost effective.
What if I disagree with insurers liability decision?
Once the claim is placed with insurers, whilst we do have input and can steer them, ultimately they decide (with the assistance of panel solicitors/loss adjusters/claims investigators) how the claim will progress. If you fundamentally disagree with a liability decision you can request insurers stand down and obtain your own legal advice to progress however this will be at your own cost.
How long will my claim take?
It is difficult to advise, and every claim is different. We will ensure we monitor your claim from report to ensure the claim is progressing. We will provide an update to you, when necessary.
How Long do I have to report a claim?
Generally, insurers require you to report all matters as soon as you are aware, or the incident happens. Please consult your policy Terms & Conditions to confirm any specific requirements.