General Liability Insurance
Foundational coverage protecting your business against third-party claims for bodily injury, property damage, and advertising injury.
Who Needs General Liability Insurance?
Every business needs general liability insurance. It's often required by landlords, clients, and contracts. This coverage protects against the most common business risks - someone getting hurt on your premises or your operations causing damage to others.
Common Risks Protected Against
General Liability Insurance helps protect your business from these common exposures and potential losses.
Slip and Fall Injuries
Coverage when customers or visitors are injured on your premises.
Operations Liability
Protection for injuries caused by your business operations.
Property Damage
Coverage for damage your business causes to others' property.
Advertising Injury
Protection against claims of libel, slander, or copyright infringement.
Products Liability
Coverage for injuries caused by products you sell or manufacture.
Legal Defense
Coverage for attorney fees and court costs.
What's Typically Covered
Common Exclusions
Industries That Commonly Need This Coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about general liability insurance
General Liability insurance protects your business from claims of bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury (like slander or libel) caused by your business operations, products, or employees. For example, if a customer slips and falls at your location, or if your work damages a client's property, General Liability would cover legal defense costs and settlements.
General Liability covers physical injuries and property damage caused by your business. Professional Liability (also called Errors & Omissions) covers financial losses caused by your professional advice, services, or mistakes. For example, if an accountant makes an error that costs a client money, Professional Liability would cover the claim. Many service-based businesses need both types of coverage.
A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document proving you have active insurance coverage. Clients, landlords, and general contractors often require COIs before allowing you to work. We can issue certificates quickly—usually same-day. The certificate shows your coverage types, limits, policy numbers, and effective dates. Additional insured endorsements can also be added when required.
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