Recruitment Agencies Insurance
Protect your recruitment agency from candidate disputes, client claims and data breaches with cover designed for the staffing industry.
Get in touchWhat is recruitment agencies insurance?
Recruitment agencies insurance is a specialist policy that protects staffing businesses from the risks of placing candidates, handling personal data and providing employment advice. It typically includes professional indemnity, public liability, employers liability and cyber liability.
If a candidate you placed causes damage at a client site, or your vetting process fails to identify a problem, professional indemnity covers the resulting claim. Recruitment agencies also face significant data protection obligations.
Find insurers who understand the recruitment industry, so your cover reflects the sectors you recruit for and the types of placements you make.
Professional Indemnity
Covers claims arising from placement errors, vetting failures or negligent advice.
Public Liability
Covers injury or property damage claims at your offices or client premises.
Employers Liability
Covers injury and illness claims from your own staff and temporary workers.
Cyber Liability
Covers data breaches involving candidate and client personal information.
Who needs recruitment agencies insurance?
Permanent recruitment agencies
Placing candidates in permanent roles across sectors
Temporary staffing agencies
Providing temporary and contract workers to clients
Executive search firms
Conducting senior-level headhunting and talent acquisition
IT recruitment agencies
Specialising in technology and digital sector placements
Healthcare recruitment agencies
Placing nurses, care workers and allied health professionals
WHY CECIL
Built differently.
Cover for placement risks
Recruitment agencies face liability when candidates cause problems. Cecil finds insurers who cover the specific risks of staffing and placement.
Temps and contractors covered
If you supply temporary workers, your employers liability may need to extend to them. Cecil makes sure your policy covers everyone you are responsible for.
Cyber cover for candidate data
Recruitment agencies hold large volumes of personal data. Cecil ensures your policy includes cyber liability to cover breaches and regulatory fines.
Competitive quotes for all agency sizes
Whether you are a solo recruiter or a multi-branch agency, Get your cover options from recruitment insurance specialists.
Common questions about recruitment agencies insurance
Do recruitment agencies need professional indemnity insurance?
Yes, professional indemnity protects you if a client claims your placement or vetting was negligent and caused them a financial loss.
Do recruitment agencies need employers liability for temporary workers?
If temporary workers are on your payroll, employers liability covers injury and illness claims from them. Cecil ensures your policy accounts for temporary staff.
Does recruitment insurance cover candidate vetting failures?
Yes, professional indemnity covers claims arising from inadequate vetting, including failure to check references, qualifications or criminal records.
Do recruitment agencies need cyber insurance?
Recruitment agencies process large amounts of personal data. Cyber liability covers the costs of a data breach, including notification, investigation and fines.
What level of professional indemnity do recruitment agencies need?
Most agencies carry between £1m and £5m. Clients in regulated sectors such as healthcare and finance often require higher limits.
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