General Liability

Why you need general liability

Without appropriate general liability insurance coverage, you could be putting the future of your business at serious risk. Every business, regardless of size, has liability exposure.

What’s typically covered

Under most general liability insurance policies, your business can be protected from lawsuits resulting from:

Bodily injuries that occur to customers, employees, vendors or visitors on your premises
Personal injuries sustained as a result of the actions or negligence of one of your employees
Property damage caused by your employees
Advertising injury (damage from slander or false advertising)
The amount of coverage you will need depends on factors such as the type of business you run and its location.

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