Business liability insurance protects businesses from unexpected expenses due to operational risks.
General liability insurance covers injuries and damages caused by your business to others. This includes bodily injuries, property damage, and personal or advertising injuries. For example, if a customer gets hurt in your store, your insurance can help with medical costs and legal fees if sued. If your business damages a client’s property, insurance can cover repair or replacement costs.
General liability insurance protects your business from financial losses due to claims related to libel, slander, copyright infringement, or invasion of privacy related to your business activities. It acts as a shield, ensuring your operations remain stable during accidents or marketing mishaps.
Every business, no matter how big or what industry it is in, needs general liability insurance. Whether you have a store, a startup, or work from home, you face risks every day. Someone could get hurt on your property, a product you sell could be dangerous, or you could accidentally damage someone’s property while working. General liability insurance helps protect against these risks. Some businesses that benefit from this type of insurance include:
Start-up companies must avoid costly legal disputes to maintain momentum.
Around 40% of small business owners may face a liability claim within the next 10 years.
Lack of products or inventory can harm businesses. Without adequate protection, restoring stolen or damaged property is precarious.
Shops often face claims from customers who slip and fall on their premises.
General liability insurance provides extensive coverage for common risks faced by businesses. This policy, also called “all-risk” or “slip-and-fall” insurance, protects against personal or property damage as well as bodily injury occurring on the business premises.
Check your policy to know what your general liability insurance covers. Usually, it covers:
General liability covers medical expenses, legal fees, and damages if someone is injured on your business premises or due to your operations.
This insurance policy can cover costs to repair or replace property damaged by your business.
General Liability can cover expenses for libel, slander, copyright infringement, and invasion of privacy claims that may cause financial burden.
Legal expense coverage for defending against covered claims, including attorney fees and court costs.
We can customize your insurance policy to cover any gaps in your company’s unique risk profile.
A bakery forgot to put out a “wet floor” sign and an elderly customer slipped, resulting in a hip fracture. The bakery’s insurance covered the customer’s medical expenses, physical therapy costs, and legal fees.
A tree pruning job gone wrong caused damage to a client’s garage roof. The landscaping company’s insurance policy covered the repair costs, saving them from a major financial loss.
A fashion seller used an online image for advertising without realizing it breached copyright. The photographer sued for infringement, but the retailer’s insurance policy covered their legal fees and settlement, avoiding a financial hit.
A restaurant owner posted a bad review of a rival restaurant on social media. The rival sued for defamation. Fortunately, the owner’s insurance covered the legal fees and settlement. Without the policy, the owner would have faced a big expense.
General liability insurance cost can be influenced by several factors, including but not limited to:
Additional Side A coverage responds if the insured exhausts the rest of the policy.
Larger businesses typically have more exposure to risk, and thus, may have higher insurance costs.
If your business is located in an area with a high incidence of claims or litigation, your premiums may be higher.
Companies with a longer business history may have lower premiums, especially if they have a strong record of safety and few claims.
If your business has a history of many claims, insurers may consider you high risk, increasing your premiums.
Higher coverage limits and lower deductibles can lead to higher premiums, but provide greater protection.
More employees can increase the risk of potential claims, influencing the cost of the insurance.
Specific activities, such as those involving hazardous materials, may increase the risk and therefore the cost of insurance.
General liability insurance doesn’t cover everything. Workers’ compensation covers employee injuries, errors and omissions insurance covers professional mistakes, and commercial property insurance covers damages to your own business property.
Regularly update your General Liability policy to match your evolving business needs. Stay in contact with your insurance broker to ensure your coverage remains sufficient.
General liability insurance cost varies based on your business type, location, size, and risk level. Industries with high risks or frequent claims will have higher premiums. Despite the cost, general liability insurance offers valuable financial protection and is considered a worthwhile investment.
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