Chapter 26 Commercial Liability Insurance

“The litigious nature of American society is a risk that can impact a company’s bottom line. Liability insurance is a key tool for managing this risk.”

William B. Hedrick

Managing Director, Marsh USA, Inc.

Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to

  • Identify the major liability loss exposures of business firms.

  • Describe the basic coverages provided by a commercial general liability (CGL) policy.

  • Explain the coverage provided by a workers compensation and employers liability policy.

  • Describe the important provisions of a commercial umbrella policy.

  • Identify the liability coverage provided by a businessowners policy (BOP).

  • Describe the basic characteristics of a professional ...

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