Commercial General Liability

/ˌkɒmɜːrʃəl ˈdʒɛnərəl laɪəˈbɪləti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A type of insurance policy providing coverage to businesses against liability claims for bodily injury, property damage, and related legal defense costs.
    The company purchased commercial general liability insurance to protect against potential lawsuits arising from accidents on its premises.

Forms

  • commercial general liability

Commentary

Often abbreviated as CGL, this policy is fundamental for businesses to mitigate common risks involving third-party claims.

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