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Public Liability Insurance

Cover for third-party bodily injury or property damage arising from your business operations.

What Is Public Liability Insurance?

Public liability (PL) insurance covers your business if a third party — a customer, visitor, supplier, or member of the public — suffers bodily injury or property damage because of your operations. It pays for compensation, legal defence costs, and settlements.

Think of it as your financial protection against the unexpected. A customer trips over equipment in your shop and breaks a wrist. A delivery from your warehouse damages a client's loading dock. A passerby is injured by scaffolding on your construction site. These are real scenarios that Singapore businesses face, and the resulting claims can run from thousands to millions of dollars.

PL insurance ensures that a single incident doesn't become a financial catastrophe. It covers the cost of defending the claim, any compensation you're legally obligated to pay, and associated legal fees — all without draining your business's working capital.

Coverage

What's Covered

Key areas of protection included under a typical Public Liability Insurance policy.

Third-party bodily injury

Claims from members of the public, customers, or visitors who are injured on your premises or by your operations

Third-party property damage

Damage to another party's property caused by your business activities

Legal defence costs

Solicitor fees, court costs, and legal expenses for defending a covered claim

Products liability

Claims arising from products you sell or distribute that cause injury or damage (often available as an extension)

Tenants' liability

Damage to your landlord's property caused by your negligence as a tenant

Advertising liability

Claims of defamation, libel, or slander arising from your marketing and advertising activities

Who Needs This

Who Needs Public Liability Insurance?

Any business with a physical premises that the public or clients can access. Retail shops, restaurants, clinics, gyms, salons, offices — if people walk through your door, you're exposed.

Contractors and construction companies. Work sites create significant third-party risks. Most main contractors and government agencies require subcontractors to carry minimum PL coverage (typically $1–5 million) before they can work on a project.

Event organisers and F&B businesses. Whether you're running a weekend market stall or catering for a corporate event, the venue or organiser will almost always require PL insurance.

Businesses that operate on third-party premises. If your employees carry out work at a client's office, warehouse, or home, you're liable for any damage or injury that occurs as a result. PL covers this exposure.

Related Industries

Construction & EngineeringFood & BeverageManufacturingRetail & E-commerce

Why TRS

Why Get Public Liability Through TRS?

Right-sized coverage. PL limits range from $100,000 to $10,000,000+. We assess your actual exposure — factoring in your industry, operations, and contractual requirements — and recommend a limit that protects you without overpaying.

Fast turnaround for tenders and leases. Need a Certificate of Insurance for a tender submission or lease agreement? We can often arrange cover and issue COIs within 24–48 hours.

Standalone or bundled. We'll advise whether standalone PL or a commercial package policy gives you the best value, based on what other coverage you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Public Liability Insurance

Public liability insurance is not mandatory by law for most businesses. However, many landlords, event venues, and government agencies require it as a condition of lease agreements, event permits, or tender submissions. Even without a legal requirement, any business that interacts with the public faces potential liability and should carry PL cover.
Most SMEs in Singapore carry between $500,000 and $2,000,000 in public liability coverage. The right limit depends on your industry, the nature of your operations, and any contractual requirements from landlords or clients. Higher-risk businesses (like construction or events) often need $5,000,000 or more.
No. Public liability covers claims from third parties — customers, visitors, passers-by, and the general public. Injuries to your own employees are covered under WICA (Work Injury Compensation Act) insurance, which is a separate and mandatory policy.
Public liability covers physical injury or property damage caused by your operations. Professional indemnity covers financial losses caused by your professional advice, services, or errors. A restaurant needs PL (a customer slips on a wet floor). An IT consultant needs PI (a software error causes a client's system to crash). Many businesses need both.
Yes. Public liability is commonly bundled with business all risk insurance, or included in commercial package policies. Bundling often provides better overall pricing and simplified administration. Your TRS advisor can recommend the most cost-effective structure.

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