What Insurance Does a Florist Need?

A complete guide to florist insurance - what cover you need, what’s legally required, and how to protect your flower business properly

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Understanding Florist Insurance Requirements

Florist businesses face a unique mix of retail, delivery, event and employment risks. From damaged wedding flowers and delivery accidents to customer injuries and staff claims, the right insurance protects both your income and your reputation.

This guide explains what insurance a florist typically needs in the UK, which covers are legally required, and how to build the right policy for your business.

Insurance That Florists Are Legally Required to Have

Employers’ Liability Insurance

Employers’ liability insurance is a legal requirement if you employ anyone - including part-time staff, apprentices, casual workers or unpaid family members.

  • Minimum legal cover of £5 million
  • Protects against employee injury or illness claims
  • Applies to retail shops, workshops and event work

Essential Insurance Cover for Most Florists

Public Liability Insurance

Covers injury to customers or third parties and damage to their property. This is essential for florists operating retail shops, delivering flowers or working in venues.

Stock & Contents Insurance

Protects flowers, plants, equipment, tools and shop contents against theft, fire, flood and accidental damage.

Goods-in-Transit Insurance

Covers flowers and equipment while being delivered, transported or unloaded - especially important for wedding and event florists.

Commercial Vehicle Insurance

Required if you use vans or cars for florist deliveries or event work. Personal motor insurance rarely covers business use.

Additional Insurance for Wedding & Event Florists

  • Higher public liability limits (£5m–£10m)
  • Cover for venue damage during installations
  • Protection for hired props and structures
  • Business interruption following insured losses

Management & Employment-Related Insurance

Management Liability Insurance

Protects florist owners, directors and managers against employment disputes, regulatory investigations and personal liability claims.

Legal Expenses Insurance

Provides access to legal advice and covers legal costs for employment disputes, contract issues and regulatory matters.

How Insurance Needs Change as a Florist Business Grows

  • Sole traders vs limited companies
  • Retail only vs delivery and events
  • Single shop vs multi-outlet operations
  • Seasonal staffing and peak periods

Combined Florist Insurance Packages

Many florists choose combined insurance policies that bundle the most important covers together into one flexible package.

  • Public & employers’ liability
  • Stock, contents and equipment
  • Goods-in-transit
  • Optional business interruption

Why Florists Choose Insure24

  • Specialist knowledge of florist risks
  • Clear advice on required vs optional cover
  • Flexible policies for retail, delivery and events
  • Access to leading UK insurers
  • UK-based expert support
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+-Is florist insurance legally required?

Employers’ liability insurance is legally required if you employ staff. Other covers are not compulsory but strongly recommended.

+-Do home-based florists need insurance?

Yes. Home-based florists often still need public liability, stock and goods-in-transit insurance.

+-What insurance do wedding florists need?

Wedding florists usually need public liability, goods-in-transit, stock cover and often higher liability limits.

+-Is combined florist insurance cheaper?

Combined policies are often more cost-effective and reduce gaps between separate covers.

+-Can Insure24 help me choose the right cover?

Yes. Insure24 can review your business and recommend suitable florist insurance based on your activities.

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