General liability insurance (GL) is coverage that can protect you from a variety of claims including bodily injury, property damage, personal injury and others that can arise from your business operations. General liability insurance is often combined with Business Owners Policy (BOP), but general liability insurance also is available to many contractors as standalone coverage through our contractor special program
Who Needs General Liability Insurance?
As a contractor or small business owner, you need some form of general liability insurance to safeguard your livelihood. A single accident could result in a lawsuit that you might not be able to handle. A great way to protect against this type of situation is to make sure you carry enough general liability insurance. Some employers or companies providing work might also require you to carry a certain amount of general liability insurance before you can work for them.
General Liability Insurance for Contractors
If you’re a contractor, we understand you might only need general liability insurance – not a BOP. For example, you might not own any commercial buildings that require property insurance, or need to cover payroll or other operating expenses. However, you’re still exposed to liability risks in your job. You might be eligible to get general liability insurance, without the extra coverages in a BOP, We offer general liability insurance, as well as *Blanket Additional Insured Coverage to contractors who qualify we also have the ability to produce a certificate of liability insurance within minutes
