What Happens When a Domestic Helper Is Injured by a Pet?
Households with both pets and domestic helpers often assume their existing policies will cover any accident at home. However, when a domestic helper is injured by a pet, the question of which insurance applies is not always straightforward. Knowing how domestic helper insurance and pet insurance respond in these situations helps avoid costly disputes and uncovered claims. The Role of Domestic Helper Insurance in Pet-Related Injuries Domestic helper insurance is mandatory in the city-state and is primarily designed to protect employers against medical and liability costs arising from a helper’s injury or illness. Once a helper is bitten, scratched, or injured while performing their duties, domestic helper insurance is usually the first policy examined. Most policies cover medical expenses, hospitalisation, and in adverse cases, compensation for permanent disability or death, regardless of whether the injury was caused by household conditions or pets. However, coverage depends on whether the injury occurredContinue Reading





