Hauliers/Freight Forwarders Liability Insurance
A Dedicated and Experienced in House Claims Team
We create insurance solutions to meet your needs
Assistance with Risk Management
Expert Advice from Over 60 Years of Experience
Hauliers/Freight Forwarder Liability – who is this for?
If you work as a haulier or freight forwarder, you could be responsible for injuries to your employees or the public. You could also be responsible for any damage to property that occurs while you are working.
You can be found legally liable for these actions and defending the claim can be costly, so Hauliers Liability or Freight Forwarders Liability insurance provides cover for containers and bulk haulage together with couriers.
Insurance Covers Provided
The most important insurance covers for hauliers include:
- Employer’s Liability - EL insurance protects against compensation claims if an employee is injured or is suffering from a work-related illness.
- Public Liability - Public liability insurance for couriers offers protection if your business activity results in someone being injured or property being damaged.
- Goods in Transit - Goods in Transit insurance covers items from theft, loss or damage while they are being transported by vehicle from one place to another.
- Errors & Omissions / Professional Indemnity - Provides cover for your legal liability to third parties for financial loss, damage or injury arising from a failure of your professional duty regarding design, advice and specification.
- Damage to Containers and Personal Effects - Covers any claims arising from loss or damage to cargo and personal belongings during transport.
- Corporate Manslaughter - If a company is found guilty of corporate manslaughter, logistics insurance can provide financial protection for defence costs against prosecution.
- Removal of Debris - Debris removal insurance provides reimbursement for clean-up costs associated with damage to property.
Our team can provide more details to advise you on a suitable policy for your needs and requirements.
To find out more and to discuss your needs, please contact us on 01274 515 747 or email us at mail@lwood.co.uk
Request a callback
Send us your details and we'll be in touch.
Property Owners
If you own a property it is important to have appropriate insurance covers in place.
Business Interruption
We would always recommend insuring on a Gross Revenue / Gross Profit basis, together with additional costs as from experience following a loss, the policyholder would have to spend more money than necessary in order to keep the business functioning
Directors & Officers Liability
In today’s rapidly changing business climate, regulators are increasingly more vigilant about internal controls and corporate governance meaning the need for superior Directors and Officers Liability cover has never been greater.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Professional Indemnity insurance will cover expenses incurred in your defence if you are alleged to provide inadequate advice, services, design or specification resulting in your client losing money.
Cyber Liability & Financial Crime
During the last five years there has been a dramatic increase in the number of cyber attacks and financial fraud to businesses throughout the UK.
Crisis Management, Kidnap & Ransom
Business people making trips to high risk countries around the globe can put themselves at risk from kidnapping, ransom and other types of crises.
Terrorism
Have you considered Terrorism Insurance? Did you know that Terrorism cover is a standard exclusion from all UK insurance policies?
Marine, Transit & Cargo Insurance
Cargo comes in all shapes and sizes and insurance plays a vital role in covering you from a variety of incidents that can occur while in transit.
Legal Expenses
In the event of legal action, having an insurance policy to cover your costs is vital for your business.
Commercial Combined
Commercial combined insurance is designed to provide cover to protect you against risks to your business and can be tailored to your requirements.
Computer Insurance
Every business in the world now relies on computer and technology in order to keep its operations on track.
Employers Liability
Employers’ Liability insurance is a legal requirement and failure can lead to you being handed significant fines.
Products Liability
Having Product Liability Insurance is essential for your business if you supply a product.
Public Liability
Public Liability Insurance is essential cover for businesses offering protection against compensation claims if clients, suppliers or the public suffer injury or property damage because of your business.
Contract Works Insurance
Whether your building project is straightforward or complex, you should have a contract that clearly outlines the project’s essential details.
Employment Practices Liability
Employee litigation is currently on the rise, making it even more essential to have Employment Practices Liability Insurance in place.
Engineering Inspection Cover & Machinery Insurance
It is a legal requirement for regular engineering inspections of lifting and pressurised machinery and equipment in your commercial premises.
Group Travel Insurance
Having company Travel Insurance is beneficial to protect the key people of your business who regularly have to travel.
Machinery Movement
Machinery Movement Insurance covers you for any installed machinery or equipment in your possession at a specified location.
Motor Fleet Insurance
Motor insurance is a legal requirement, and Motor Fleet Insurance is a more flexible approaching to insuring vehicles used by a company.
Motor trade insurance
Motor trade insurance is a vital requirement for anyone buying, selling or running a car garage.
Shops Insurance
Shop Insurance is primarily designed to provide cover for all areas of a retail business with commercial premises.
Tradesman Insurance
There are thousands of different tradesmen all with varying needs of insurance due to the levels of risks with their work.
Product Recall Insurance
Product Recall InsuranceA Dedicated and Experienced in House Claims TeamWe create insurance solutions to meet your needsAssistance with Risk ManagementExpert Advice from Over 60 Years of ExperienceAny business selling goods to the public, particularly those in the food and drink
Intellectual Property Insurance
Intellectual Property InsuranceA Dedicated and Experienced in House Claims TeamWe create insurance solutions to meet your needsAssistance with Risk ManagementExpert Advice from Over 60 Years of ExperienceDo you have intellectual property that is Copyrighted, Patented or Trade Marked, are you
Credit Insurance
Credit InsuranceA Dedicated and Experienced in House Claims TeamWe create insurance solutions to meet your needsAssistance with Risk ManagementExpert Advice from Over 60 Years of ExperienceCredit and its associated problems are huge concerns in business, so how do you protect
Life Science Insurance
Life Science InsuranceA Dedicated and Experienced in House Claims TeamWe create insurance solutions to meet your needsAssistance with Risk ManagementExpert Advice from Over 60 Years of ExperienceFlexible InsuranceProtecting your FutureFamily and CommunityThe life science sector is continually evolving, and insurance
Technology Professional Indemnity Insurance
Technology Professional Indemnity InsuranceA Dedicated and Experienced in House Claims TeamWe create insurance solutions to meet your needsAssistance with Risk ManagementExpert Advice from Over 60 Years of ExperienceFlexible InsuranceProtecting your FutureFamily and CommunityTechnology Professional Indemnity (PI) safeguards professionals and companies
