Comprehensive General Liability Insurance

/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈlaɪəbɪlɪti ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An insurance policy that provides broad financial protection against claims of bodily injury, property damage, and related liabilities arising from business operations or premises.
    The company purchased comprehensive general liability insurance to cover potential third-party claims resulting from its operations.

Forms

  • comprehensive general liability insurance

Commentary

Often abbreviated as CGL, this insurance is a cornerstone of business risk management, typically excluding professional errors or product-specific risks, which require separate coverage.

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