Liability Matters – new name on the specialised liability block

Ken van Sweeden, Liability Matters

A new name has arrived on the short-term insurance scene in South Africa. Liability Matters, a specialised liability insurance provider in partnership with Mutual & Federal Risk Finance and Strategic Insurance Services (SIS) has opened its doors.

The company competes in the short-term insurance, specialised liability space and is headed-up by Ken van Sweeden, who has over 30 years’ experience in the field of specialised liability.

Asked exactly what Liability Matters will focus on, Ken said: “As experts in specialised liability we are going to be assisting commercial brokers and their clients in recognising, reducing and managing liability risk. We follow a consultative approach, which results in bespoke product solutions. No company or individual is alike and Liability Matters pride ourselves on the fact that we can provide tailor-made insurance cover to our clients.”

To kick off, Liability Matters will be providing Professional Indemnity-, Broadform Liability- and Directors and Officers Insurance through a broker distribution network. Ken outlined: “We have started with a basic product offering, but will soon be adding additional liability products to our stable.”

In addition to a bespoke product offering, Ken also highlighted that a major focus for Liability Matters will be the offering of master classes and consultative sessions with brokers and clients alike, in order to help make the world of specialised liability a little less complicated. More information on these can be found on the website. “I find that specialised liability is often the least understood type of short-term insurance and with my passion for the topic, I would like to make a difference in simplifying and providing knowledge around the subject.”