Insurance certificate tracking · UK

Employers’ liability (EL) certificate tracker for the UK

UK law requires most employers to hold employers’ liability insurance of at least £5m and keep the certificate available. Track every contractor’s EL certificate and its expiry in one place — and get reminded before it lapses.

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The job

Where this gets hard

EL is a legal duty, not a nice-to-have

The Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 requires most UK employers to hold valid EL cover. Letting a contractor’s certificate quietly expire is a compliance risk you don’t need — reminders make sure it never slips.

You need current proof for every contractor with staff

If a contractor brings their own employees on site, you want their in-date EL certificate on file, not last year’s. COI Tracker keeps each one a click away with its renewal date tracked automatically.

Spreadsheets don’t send reminders

A renewal date in a spreadsheet is only as good as the person who remembers to check it. We send the reminder for you — weeks before, then again as the date approaches — so nothing depends on memory.

Typical vendors uk employers’ liability track

Examples we see in this dashboard

  • Subcontractors with employees
  • Labour & trade suppliers
  • On-site service contractors

How COI Tracker handles it

  1. 1Add each vendor with name, email, certificate type, and expiry date — or bulk-import a spreadsheet on Growth+.
  2. 2Upload the certificate PDF on each row. Files are stored privately and surfaced through short-lived signed URLs.
  3. 3Get reminders 30, 14, and 7 days before each expiry. Click “Request Update” to ping the vendor for the new cert.
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FAQ — UK employers’ liability

Is employers’ liability insurance a legal requirement in the UK?

Yes. Under the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 most UK employers must hold at least £5m of employers’ liability cover and keep the certificate accessible. COI Tracker helps you keep every contractor’s EL certificate and expiry date on file — it does not provide the insurance or verify coverage.

How long should I keep employers’ liability certificates?

Employers have long been advised to retain EL certificates for many years, because claims can surface long after the work was done. COI Tracker stores each certificate so you keep a dated record — confirm your own retention policy with your broker or solicitor.

Can I track EL and public liability certificates together?

Yes — record both certificate types against each contractor with separate expiry dates, and reminders fire independently before each one lapses. You can store professional indemnity and contractors’ all-risks on the same row too.

Does COI Tracker check that the cover is actually valid?

No. COI Tracker organises certificates and reminds you about their expiry dates — it does not verify coverage, assess adequacy, or provide insurance or legal advice. Always confirm cover directly with the insurer or broker.

Not legal or insurance advice. Verify your specific contract and policy requirements with a licensed broker or attorney.

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