Landowners’ Public Liability Insurance
Owning land comes with legal responsibilities and potential liabilities, whether it is used for grazing, conservation, recreation, agriculture, or public access. Our Landowners’ Public Liability Insurance provides comprehensive protection against third-party claims for injury or property damage that may occur on your land.
Our policy covers a wide range of land types, from woodlands and farmland to private roads and campsites, ensuring customised protection to meet your specific needs. Whether you allow public access, lease land for agricultural purposes, or simply own an unused plot, our insurance safeguards you against potential legal costs and compensation claims.
Why Choose Our Landowners' Liability Insurance?
✅ Extensive Coverage – Protection against third-party injury or property damage claims, reducing the financial risk of legal action.
✅ Flexible Policy Options – Choose from £2 million or £5 million public liability cover to suit your land’s usage and exposure.
✅ Immediate Online Cover – Get instant protection with a fast and simple online application process.
✅ Public & Private Land Use – Covers both public and privately accessed land, ensuring liability protection in a range of scenarios.
✅ Multi-Land Use Coverage – Ideal for agriculture, equestrian use, conservation, leisure sites, and more.
✅ Employers’ Liability Option – If you employ workers, contractors, or volunteers, add £10 million per claim of Employers’ Liability Insurance to your policy.
✅ Covers Unoccupied Buildings & Structures – Includes public liability protection for barns, stables, and other rural structures.
✅ Pension & Trust-Owned Land – Coverage for land owned through pension schemes (SIPPs & SSASs) and land held in trust.
✅ Affordable Premiums – Competitive rates with comprehensive protection, making it a cost-effective way to manage your legal responsibilities.
With thousands of landowners across the UK already benefiting from our specialist coverage, you can have confidence knowing your land and financial future are protected.
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What is Landowners' Liability Insurance?
✅ Landowners' liability insurance covers legal costs and compensation claims if a third party suffers injury or property damage due to the landowner’s negligence.
✅ Covers medical expenses, legal defence fees, and compensation payouts for valid claims.
✅ While not legally required in the UK, it is highly recommended for landowners who permit public access.
Types of Land Covered
Our policy covers a variety of land types, ensuring customised protection for different ownership and usage scenarios:
✅ Lakes, Rivers & Ponds – Suitable for fishing, boating, and conservation areas.
✅ Farmland & Agricultural Land – Coverage for crop fields, farmland, and leased agricultural land.
✅ Orchards – Protection for fruit-growing land and private or commercial orchards.
✅ Forests – Covers large wooded areas used for conservation, recreation, or timber production.
✅ Moorland – Suitable for open land used for grazing or conservation.
✅ Grassland – Coverage for natural open land, including wildflower meadows and grazing areas.
✅ Paddocks & Grazing Land – Provides liability protection for equestrian paddocks and grazing land used for livestock.
✅ Campsites, Glamping Sites, Park Home Sites, and Similar Leisure Locations – Coverage for land used for holiday accommodation.
✅ Private Roads, Car Parks, and Other Urban Land Uses – Coverage for privately owned or managed urban areas.
✅ Land with Public Right of Way, Footpaths, and Bridleways – Provides liability protection for landowners responsible for maintaining public pathways, including footpaths and bridleways, that pass through their property.
See below for further information about each of these land uses.
Employers’ Liability Insurance for Landowners
If you employ workers on your land, you may be legally required to obtain employers' liability insurance under UK law.
✅ Provides coverage if an employee, part-time worker, or contractor suffers an injury or illness while working on your land.
✅ Legal requirement for landowners with one or more employees.
✅ Coverage includes £10 million per claim.
Urban Landowners Liability Insurance
We provide specialist liability insurance for urban landowners, ensuring financial protection for those responsible for managing urban spaces that are accessible to the public.
✅ Private Roads – Liability cover for landowners managing privately owned or maintained roads.
✅ Car Parks – Ensures protection against claims arising from injuries or property damage on private car parks.
✅ Other Urban Land Uses – Covers various types of urban land, including green spaces and undeveloped plots.
For more information, visit our Urban Landowners Insurance page:
🔗 Urban Landowners Insurance
Rural Landowners’ Liability Insurance
Our Rural Landowners’ Liability Insurance provides tailored cover for landowners managing rural land, ensuring protection against claims arising from third-party injury or property damage.
✅ Woodlands – Ideal for conservation areas, private forestry, or recreational woodland.
✅ Fields – Suitable for agricultural, grazing, or leisure use.
✅ Meadows – Provides cover for natural meadows, wildflower fields, and open landscapes.
✅ Paddocks – Ensures protection for horse paddocks and small grazing areas.
✅ Village Greens – Covers community-owned green spaces.
For more information, visit our Rural Landowners Insurance page:
🔗 Rural Landowners Insurance
Coarse Fishing Rivers & Lakes
✅ We can provide liability insurance for coarse fishing rivers and lakes, but this would be under a separate policy.
For more information, visit our Coarse Fishing Lake Liability Insurance page:
🔗 Coarse Fishing Lake Liability Insurance
Leisure Site Owners Insurance
✅ For land used as campsites, glamping sites, park home sites, and similar leisure locations, we offer a separate Leisure Site Owners Policy.
✅ This provides tailored coverage for site owners, including liability for guest safety and site facilities.
For more information, visit our Leisure Site Owners Insurance page:
🔗 Leisure Site Owners Insurance
Liability Cover for Unoccupied Buildings & Structures
✅ Our policy covers public liability for unoccupied buildings and structures on your land, such as barns and stables. This includes liability for injuries or damage caused by these structures to third parties.
✅ However, the policy does not provide material damage cover for any unoccupied buildings, structures, or fixtures on the land. If material damage cover is required, a separate insurance policy would be needed.
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Types of Land that we can offer Landowners Liability cover for:
