Welcome to the ELD NextGen knowledge hub

As the Employers’ Liability Database (ELD) continues to play a vital role in supporting effective EL tracing across the industry, ELTO is investing in the long‑term sustainability of the service through the ELD NextGen programme.

This microsite exists to ensure all our Members, stakeholders and the wider industry are kept informed of the programme, what it means for certain usergroups and organisations, and ensuring that the migration to the new ELD is a success.

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What is the ELD?

The Employers Liability Database, often referred to as the ELD, is a central database that holds details of employers’ liability insurance policies. Its purpose is to help people who may have been exposed to injury or illness through their employment, or their representatives, to trace an employer’s liability insurer so that a claim can be made. Insurers are required to submit accurate and up to date policy information to the database, which ensures that cover can be identified even many years after the policy was in force.

What is ELD NextGen?

ELD NextGen is ELTO’s programme to deliver a secure, compliant and resilient new platform for the Employers’ Liability Database. It involves replatforming the current system onto a modern, cloud-based architecture designed to strengthen security, improve data integrity, enhance reliability and support long-term sustainability. The programme ensures the ELD continues to meet regulatory expectations and industry needs now and in the future.