General liability insurance covers third-party bodily injury and property damage your business may be responsible for, along with certain personal and advertising injury claims. It is the coverage leases and contracts most often require.
How it shows up
It does not cover your own property, employees, vehicles, or professional mistakes. Those are addressed by property, workers comp, commercial auto, and professional liability.
General liability → Business Owners Policy vs General Liability →
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