Public authorities clause

Material damage clause covering the extra cost of reinstatement that arises solely in consequence of a public authority or European Community requirement. The cover applies to property damaged by an insured peril including undamaged portions of the affected building but not undamaged buildings. The sum insured should take account of the potential extra costs.

Public Liability Insurance (PL)

Lossesoccurring policy, subject to a limit for any one occurrence, indemnifying the insured in respect of legal liability for third party injury and property damage arising from the business. Insured’s own costs are covered. The policy has a number of extensions (e.g. moto tingent liability, data protection) and excludes risks (e.g. employers’ liabilconity, covered under other policies) normally covered under other policies. See POLLUTION CLAUSE.

Public policy

The law will not enforce an insurance which is against public policy, i.e. a policy with a mischievous tendency and therefore injurious to the state or the community. Insurance contracts without insurable interest are in effect wagering contracts and are therefore contrary to public policy and void.