Product Liability Insurance for Workshops

Protection for workshops that manufacture, assemble, modify or supply products

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PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR WORKSHOPS

Workshops that manufacture, assemble, alter or supply products face additional liability risks. Product liability insurance protects your business if a product you have made or supplied causes injury or property damage after it leaves your premises.

What Does Product Liability Insurance Cover?


  • Injury or property damage caused by your products
  • Defective or faulty goods claims
  • Legal defence costs
  • Compensation and settlement payments
  • Products supplied, assembled or modified by your workshop
  • Claims arising after products leave your premises

Who Needs Product Liability Insurance?


  • Workshops manufacturing goods
  • Businesses assembling or modifying products
  • Custom or made-to-order workshop products
  • Workshops supplying parts or finished items
  • Small-scale producers and fabricators

Common Product Liability Risks for Workshops

  • Faulty components or materials
  • Design or assembly defects
  • Incorrect modifications or alterations
  • Inadequate instructions or warnings
  • Products failing during normal use

Why Choose Insure24?

  • Specialists in workshop and trade insurance
  • Cover tailored to how your products are made or supplied
  • Flexible limits and competitive premiums
  • UK-based, FCA-compliant advice

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+-What is product liability insurance?

Product liability insurance covers claims arising from injury or property damage caused by products you have manufactured, assembled, modified or supplied.

+-Is product liability the same as public liability?

No. Public liability covers incidents at your premises or from your activities, while product liability covers claims arising after a product has left your control.

+-Do I need product liability if I only make small quantities?

Yes. Even small-scale production can result in serious claims if a defective product causes injury or damage.

+-Does this cover custom or bespoke products?

Yes. Policies can cover bespoke, custom-made or modified products, subject to policy terms and underwriting.

+-Is product liability required by law?

It is not legally compulsory, but many clients, contracts and trade partners require product liability insurance as a condition of work.

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