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Cover For Your Legal Liability To The Public

Accidents involving customers, visitors or the public can lead to costly claims. Public Liability protects your business against claims of personal injury or property damage that a third party suffers (or claims to have suffered) as a resul

Third-Party Injury & Damage

Covers accidental death, bodily injury, slips, falls, and damage to third-party assets.

Legal Defense Fees Covered

Covers litigation representation, lawyer bills, and payout settlements.

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What is Public Liability Insurance?

Accidents involving customers, visitors or the public can lead to costly claims. Public Liability protects your business against claims of personal injury or property damage that a third party suffers (or claims to have suffered) as a result of your business activities. It covers claims made by external parties (not your own employees) and meets the legal costs and any payouts for which you would be responsible if found legally liable.

Highlights

  • Compensation for accidental third-party death, bodily injury, or disease.
  • Covers slips, trips, or falls sustained by visitors on your premises.
  • Indemnifies against damage to or loss of third-party property.
  • Legal defense costs are covered in addition to chosen limits.
  • Underwritten by APA Insurance (Uganda) Ltd and regulated by the IRA.
Public Liability

What is Covered and Not Covered Under Public Liability?

Toggle between the categories below to understand the comprehensive scope of our cover details.

1

Accidental Bodily Injury

Covers accidental death, bodily injury, or illness sustained by third parties (visitors, customers, etc.) at your business premises.

2

Property Damage

Covers accidental loss of or physical damage to third-party assets and property caused during business activities.

3

Legal Defense Costs

Pays lawyer fees, investigation costs, and litigation expenditures incurred in defending claims with insurer consent.

4

Premise Occupancy Liability

Covers slips, trips, falls, or other accidents occurring on properties owned, leased, or occupied by your business.

5

Food & Drink Poisoning

Extends to cover legal liabilities arising from accidental food poisoning of guests or visitors served on premises.

6

Fire & Explosion Liability

Covers third-party claims arising from accidental fire or explosion originating from your site and spreading to neighbors.

7

Sports & Social Activities

Covers third-party accidents occurring during official social events, sports functions, or office gatherings.

8

Loading & Unloading Perils

Covers liability for accidental third-party injury or property damage during loading or unloading of goods at premises.

Eligibility & Documentation

Eligibility Criteria
Specifications
Eligible Parties
Businesses, shops, manufacturers, hotels, contractors, and premises owners in Uganda.
Requirements
Completed proposal form with business description, premises details, turnover, and claims history.
Premium Rating
Rated on business category risk, public traffic exposure, annual turnover/wages, and chosen limits.
Key Exclusions
Employee injuries (Workers' Comp), contractual liability, product liability, and pollution.

How to Buy Public Liability Cover?

1

Complete the proposal form describing your business operations, premises, and annual turnover.

2

Select your required limit of indemnity (anticipated maximum claim and aggregate limits).

3

Review the public liability premium quote calculated on your risk profile.

4

Confirm details, complete premium payment, and bind your public liability cover.

Real Stories from Customers Who Trust Our Coverage

Learn why professionals trust our solutions to complete better customer journeys.

Support became faster, clearer, and more consistent across every customer touchpoint. It changed how we interact with our clients.

Nia Afolayan

Customer Expert

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Customer Success

The onboarding was smooth from day one, and our team saw measurable results quickly. It gave us a much faster customer journey.

Jordan Mensah

Growth Manager

Daniel Okoro

Founder

It helped us create a better customer journey without adding complexity for the team, keeping all departments aligned.

Robert Hayes

Regional Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

It covers claims for personal injury or property damage that a third party suffers as a result of your business activities, plus associated legal defense costs.

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