Care Home Insurance Services
129/130 Edward Street
Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JL
Tel: 01273 645920
Fax: 01273 819646

Why not give us a call? 0845 058 2040

Glossary of Terms

The table below is to give an idea of all the areas of cover you get with CHIS, and an 'in a nutshell' breakdown of what it all actually means.


TermMeaning
BuildingsCovers you for damage, including accidental damage, to the fabric of your building/s.
ContentsCovers you for damage, including accidental damage, to the contents building/s.
Resident's effectsThis is a dignity cover for damage occuring to your resident's personal effects.
Business InteruptionCovers you for the loss of your gross profit following insured material damage.
Legal Advice and ExpensesProvides you with advice and insurance cover on legal matters arising out of your business, e.g. employment disputes.
Public LiabilityIs designed cover the legal costs associated with damage, accident or injury caused to any member of the public or service users arising out of the business.
Employer's LiabilityEmployer's liability insurance meets the cost of compensation for your employees’ injuries or illness arising out of the business.
Medical MalpracticeProvides you with cover for the unfortunate event caused by the care you provide to a service user.
Personal Accident AssaultInsures all employees and service users against an attempted threat or physical assault whilst carrying money to or from the bank.
Loss of RegistrationThis covers the financial setback your business may experience if you are to lose your registration due to circumstances beyond your control.
Goods in TransitInsures against the loss or damage of any goods sustained whist in transit.
Director and Officers CoverThis provides insurance against any claims that may be made against a director, manager or senior staff member in relation to thier personal liability while running the business.
Internet and Email (Hacker Cover)This covers against internal computer systems which may be ‘hacked’ or obtain a virus.
Book DebtsInsured material damage causing you to lose your financial records so causing a monetary loss.
MoneyCovers you against any loss or damage to money.
Refrigerated/Frozen StockInsures you against damage to perishable items, e.g. food, that is kept in a fridge or freezer.
Products LiabilityInsures against your legal liability to pay out for any damages, cost and expenses caused by a product, e.g. meals.
Public UtiliesCovers the accidental failure or loss of public utility supplies such as gas, water and electricity.

Please note this table is intended as a synopsis, in plain English, to help you understand some of the insurance terminology. All covers are subject to insureres policy terms and conditions. If you have any doubt about any aspect of cover, please speak with your CHIS representative.

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Care Home Insurance Services
129/130 Edward Street
Brighton, East Sussex
BN2 0JL

Tel: 01273 645920
Fax: 01273 819646