General Liability

Protect Your Business with General Liability Insurance from Sun Coast

Ensure your business’s future with Sun Coast’s General Liability Insurance, designed to shield you from the most common risks. Our coverage helps you handle accidents, injuries, and lawsuits with confidence. Safeguard your operations today, and let us worry about the risks.
Core Coverage
Understanding General Liability Insurance for Your Business
General Liability Insurance is fundamental for any business, providing protection against claims of bodily injury, property damage, and advertising injuries that occur on your premises or as a result of your operations. Ideal for businesses of all sizes, this insurance is often required by clients or landlords and serves as a first line of defense against common lawsuits.

This insurance not only covers the immediate costs associated with defending a claim, including settlements and judgments but also helps maintain your business’s reputation during such disputes. By choosing Sun Coast, you align with a partner committed to supporting your business’s stability and growth through thick and thin.
Coverage Details

What Does General Liability Insurance Cover?

General Liability Insurance is designed to protect your business from a variety of common claims that can arise during normal operations. It provides crucial financial protection against issues that could otherwise severely impact your business. These coverages are subject to the specific terms and conditions of your policy. It’s important to consult with a Sun Coast insurance professional to understand the full scope of coverage and how it applies to your business and employees. This coverage is broad, encompassing several key areas:
Coverage for Bodily Injury
This coverage helps manage costs related to bodily injuries that occur on your business premises or as a result of your operations. It includes medical expenses and can extend to legal fees if the injury leads to a lawsuit.
Coverage for Property Damage
Protects your business when an employee or your business operations cause damage to another person’s property. It covers repair or replacement costs and associated legal costs in defending against such claims.
Coverage for Personal and Advertising Injury
Offers protection against claims of slander, libel, wrongful eviction, violation of privacy, and misleading advertising. This coverage is essential for preventing financial losses from lawsuits related to offenses like libel, slander, invasion of privacy, or wrongful eviction.
Coverage for Legal Defense and Judgments
Legal defense costs are typically covered in addition to your policy limits, unless your policy states otherwise. This ensures your business can withstand the financial burden of a lawsuit.
Coverage Exclusions
What Does General Liability Insurance Not Cover?
General Liability Insurance provides essential protection but does not cover all risks. Key exclusions include professional errors (covered by Professional Liability Insurance), employee injuries (covered by Workers’ Compensation Insurance), and damage to your own property (covered by Property Insurance). It also excludes intentional acts, automobile-related claims, and employment practices issues, which require separate policies such as Commercial Auto Insurance and Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).
General Liability Insurance for Contractors
As a contractor, your insurance needs might be unique. General Liability Insurance provides essential coverage without the complexities of a full Business Owner’s Policy (BOP). This streamlined coverage is ideal if you don’t own commercial property or have extensive operational expenses but still require protection against liabilities that arise directly from your work. Our General Liability solutions include options for Blanket Additional Insured Coverage, which extends your liability protection to other entities as stipulated by some contracts, ensuring comprehensive coverage that meets contractual requirements.
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Got Questions About General Liability Insurance?

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Who needs General Liability Insurance?
Any contractor or business owner engaged in activities that could result in injuries or property damage to others should consider General Liability Insurance. This includes construction workers, electricians, plumbers, painters, and anyone else performing work that might inadvertently harm other people or their properties.
What does General Liability Insurance cover for contractors?
For contractors, this insurance can cover:
• Medical payments for non-employee injuries that occur at the job site.
• Repair or replacement costs for damages caused to a client’s property.
• Legal fees and settlements if sued over advertising, such as slander or misleading promotions.
How does General Liability Insurance differ from a Business Owner’s Policy?
A Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) typically bundles General Liability Insurance with Property Insurance and often includes business interruption insurance. It’s designed for businesses that also need property protection. In contrast, General Liability Insurance can be purchased as a standalone policy focusing only on liability protections.
Is General Liability Insurance required by law?
While not generally required by law, many states and client contracts require contractors to carry General Liability Insurance to bid on projects or perform work, particularly in public spaces or large commercial developments.
How much does General Liability Insurance cost?
The cost varies based on the contractor’s risk exposure, the size of projects undertaken, and the geographic location. Premiums can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars annually. Factors such as claim history and safety protocols also impact premiums.
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