Statutory Sick Pay Insurance

Covers the sick pay you owe an employee in your home who can't work after an accident or illness. Up to 28 weeks, with variable excess periods.
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Specifically designed to provide individuals that employ people in their home with financial protection should they have to continue to pay an employee that is unable to attend work due to an accident or sickness.

Accident cover for persons aged 16-75

Sickness cover for persons aged 16-55

Up to 28 weeks pay

Variable excess periods

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You will need the following information
Your address.
A contact email.
Your date of birth.
How many people you employ.
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What our customers say

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Good service

BB Muntendam
Oct 28, 2026

Efficiently done.

MMr Bob Schopp
Oct 28, 2026

So easy to use and buy.

AAnn Cairns
Oct 28, 2026

Staff always helpful. Prices reasonable. I can speak to a human being.

SSarah
Oct 28, 2026

I've had a few repairs done and serviced as well. The engineers have carried on with their job done a brilliant job like I never needed to worry or be anxious about. Just great

JJanine Spencer
Oct 28, 2026

Whenever I need help and support, Mark Bates are always there for me.

JJacqueline Huband
Oct 28, 2026

The politeness and the friendly way he explained the workins of the mobility scooter, of the delivery driver, Craig .

AAndy Osborne
Oct 28, 2026

Never had a problem with this

DDiane Elizabeth Cunningham
Oct 28, 2026

They very good and quick.very helpful lady

JJane
Oct 28, 2026

I had done my research about the type of cover I needed. It was a quick process to join, made easy by it being online. Im covered for the next year. Good concept and product

WWendy Jones
Oct 28, 2026

Easy controls.

NNigel
Oct 28, 2026

The lady I spoke to was efficient towards me. I needed a question answered and she got a message for the legal team to call me back within the hour.

MMoira
Oct 28, 2026

Very easy to contact and quick to respond.

MMs Laura Jones
Oct 27, 2026

The service engineer was very helpful and polite and did his job with c

MMargaret Rollo
Oct 27, 2026

The lady iI spoke to was very pleasant and helpful.

JJanet Hodgson
Oct 27, 2026

Very efficient and polite straight forward communication about my insurance policy and terms

CCathy Millett
Oct 27, 2026

Speaking to Mark Bates agent was a real pleasure. Her diction was excellent and she knew her subject.

JJohn
Oct 27, 2026

Very helpfull

MMS LINDA J GALE
Oct 27, 2026

Always polite and helpful and reasonably priced

MMARGARET
Oct 27, 2026

I pay my yearly fee and I am happy they are at hand . Not had any reason so far as to make a claim

PPhillip Strickland kirby
Oct 27, 2026

FAQ

12 months – you will receive an email from us prior to the expiry of cover offering renewal for a further 12 month period.

Yes – you will be responsible for payment during the first 14 days of absence. There are variable excess periods available up to 56 days for a reduced premium.

You can buy online if you employ five people or fewer. If you employ more, call or email us to apply.

The insurer’s acceptance of this insurance at the premium quoted is based upon the number of employees you have declared on your application. This number is stated in the schedule issued to you and you must advise us if this number changes. If you do not do so you may prejudice your ability to make a claim under the policy.

All monies are paid directly to the bank account that you specify.

The easiest way to start a claim is to download Insura App so you can be kept up to date on your claims journey.

You can also call our UK based claims team on 01476 514471 or email claims@markbatesltd.com, and we'll take it from there.