General Liability Insurance

Good business starts with better protection.

Protect your business against covered third-party bodily injury, property damage, personal injury and advertising injury claims.

Multiple carrier options Contractor programs 24/7 certificate access
General liability insurance for contractors and businesses
Business protection Coverage built around your work
24/7 Insured portal Certificates when you need them

Multiple Markets

We compare standard and specialty options for a wide range of business classifications.

Contract-Ready Coverage

Add eligible certificate holders, additional insureds and waivers when required.

24/7 Certificates

Access proof of insurance through the MAS insured portal whenever your customers request it.

Essential business protection

Protection for the risks that come with doing business.

Commercial general liability insurance helps protect your company when a customer, visitor or another third party alleges that your business caused injury, property damage or certain personal and advertising injuries.

Coverage may help pay eligible legal-defense expenses, medical costs, settlements and judgments, subject to the policy’s limits, exclusions and conditions.

Third-party bodily injury Third-party property damage Personal and advertising injury Products-completed operations Medical payments Eligible legal-defense costs
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What affects your premium?

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Business classification and operations

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Annual gross sales

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Employee and subcontractor payroll

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Location and territory

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Prior insurance and claims history

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Coverage limits and endorsements

Core policy protection

Coverage designed for everyday business exposures.

A general liability policy can respond to several common categories of third-party claims.

Bodily Injury

Helps protect your business when a third party alleges that your operations caused a covered physical injury.

Example: A customer slips at your premises.

Property Damage

Helps cover eligible damage your business causes to property belonging to a customer or another third party.

Example: A contractor damages a customer’s flooring.

Personal & Advertising Injury

May help protect against covered allegations such as libel, slander and certain advertising-related injuries.

Example: A competitor alleges advertising harm.

Products-Completed Operations

Helps address covered injury or damage that arises after a product is sold or contracted work has been completed.

Example: Completed installation causes later damage.

Medical Payments

May provide limited payment for eligible medical expenses when a third party is injured at your business.

Coverage applies regardless of fault in some situations.

Legal Defense

Helps pay eligible attorney fees and court expenses when the insurer defends your business against a covered claim.

Defense terms vary by policy and carrier.
Industries we serve

Tailored to fit your type of business.

We provide general liability options for contractors, service businesses, retail operations, property owners and many other commercial risks.

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Construction Contractors

Programs for general contractors, roofers, carpenters, framers, drywall installers and trade subcontractors.

  • Residential and commercial work
  • New construction and remodeling
  • Project-specific requirements
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Janitorial Services

Coverage for residential cleaning, commercial janitorial, pressure washing and property-maintenance businesses.

  • Interior cleaning
  • Floor and window services
  • Commercial maintenance
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Wholesale & Industrial

Options for manufacturers, warehouses, distributors, farms and nursery or plant-sales operations.

  • Premises liability
  • Products liability
  • Distribution exposures
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Shops & E-Commerce

Coverage for storefronts, online sellers, offices, multi-location retailers and eligible product exposures.

  • Customer premises exposures
  • Products and completed operations
  • Multiple-location options
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Lawn Care & Landscaping

Programs for lawn maintenance, landscape design, tree trimming, paver installation and outdoor services.

  • Residential and commercial work
  • Equipment-related exposures
  • Completed operations
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Trade Contractors

Coverage for electricians, plumbers, HVAC contractors, painters, tile installers and handyman operations.

  • Service and installation work
  • Subcontracted operations
  • Contract-required endorsements
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Auto Service Businesses

Options for repair shops, tire stores, mobile mechanics, detailers and other automotive service operations.

  • Premises and operations
  • Customer interactions
  • Garage-related options available
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Childcare & Education

Coverage options for eligible daycare centers, tutoring businesses, learning centers and youth programs.

  • Premises liability
  • Participant exposures
  • Optional professional coverages
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Offices & Service Providers

Protection for consultants, offices, service providers, property managers and administrative businesses.

  • Premises liability
  • Client visits
  • Hired and non-owned auto options
Meet contractual requirements

The endorsements your customers and job sites request.

Contracts frequently require more than a basic certificate. Our team can help review eligible additional-insured, waiver and primary-and-noncontributory requirements.

Certificate holders Additional insured endorsements Waiver of subrogation Primary and noncontributory wording Completed-operations endorsements Blanket endorsement options
24/7 Online certificate access
COI Proof of insurance support
AI Additional insured options
WOS Waiver of subrogation options
Important for contractors

Properly manage your subcontractor exposure.

Contractors who use subcontractors should maintain complete records and verify that each subcontractor carries appropriate insurance. Uninsured subcontractor costs may be included in the policy’s final audit or affect coverage.

Obtain certificates before work begins Confirm policy dates cover the entire project Use written subcontract agreements Retain invoices and payment records Verify required additional-insured status Keep records available for the premium audit
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Correct Classification

The carrier must understand every operation your business performs. Undisclosed work can create audit, pricing or coverage issues.

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Accurate Exposure Reporting

General liability premiums may be based on sales, payroll, subcontractor costs, area or another exposure basis.

Our quote process

General liability coverage in three simple steps.

Tell us about your business and we will help identify suitable markets, limits and endorsements.

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Tell Us About Your Business

Provide your operations, experience, revenue, payroll, subcontractor costs, locations and coverage requirements.

Start your quote
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Compare Available Options

We review eligible markets and compare limits, deductibles, exclusions, endorsements and pricing.

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Review & Bind

Select your policy, complete the required documents and access proof of insurance through the insured portal.

Pricing examples

Affordable options. Protection with value.

Starting-price examples are for illustration only. Actual premiums depend on your business and underwriting profile.

Contractors

Coverage for eligible trade and service contractors.

Prices may start near

$ 25 /month
  • Meet contract requirements
  • Third-party injury protection
  • Property-damage protection
  • Certificate access
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Industrial

Protection for eligible warehouses and manufacturers.

Prices may start near

$ 125 /month
  • Premises and operations
  • Products liability options
  • Legal-defense protection
  • Higher-limit options
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*These amounts are examples and are not guaranteed quotations. Premiums vary based on classification, revenue, payroll, subcontractor costs, location, limits, prior coverage, claims history and other underwriting factors.

Complete your protection

General liability does not cover every business risk.

A complete commercial-insurance program may require additional policies based on your employees, vehicles, professional services, property and contracts.

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Employee Injuries

Work-related employee injuries are generally addressed through workers’ compensation insurance.

Workers’ Compensation →
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Professional Errors

Advice, design mistakes and professional negligence generally require professional liability coverage.

Professional Liability →
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Commercial Vehicles

Vehicles used for business usually require a commercial auto policy rather than general liability.

Commercial Auto →
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Business Property

Buildings, tools, equipment, inventory and furniture generally require commercial property coverage.

Property Insurance →
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Cyber Incidents

Data breaches, ransomware and privacy events generally require cyber-liability insurance.

Cyber Insurance →
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Higher Liability Limits

Larger contracts may require excess or commercial umbrella liability above the primary policy.

Excess Liability →
Prepare for your quote

What we may need to quote your business.

Complete information helps carriers classify your business correctly and return more accurate coverage terms.

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Business Details

Legal name, address, ownership, years in business and a complete description of operations.

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Revenue

Estimated annual gross sales, including projected revenue for a new business.

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Payroll

Annual employee payroll divided by work performed and business classification.

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Subcontractor Costs

Estimated annual subcontractor costs and proof of insurance for insured subcontractors.

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Loss Runs

Prior carrier loss reports showing claims reported during previous policy periods.

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Contract Requirements

Required limits, additional-insured wording, waivers and other requested endorsements.

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Ready to compare general liability options?

Start your quote online or call our licensed team at (305) 428-2005.

Frequently asked questions

General liability questions, answered.

Our team can help you review your operations, contract requirements and policy options.

Need direct assistance? Speak with a commercial-insurance specialist. Call (305) 428-2005 →
Who should consider general liability insurance? +
Businesses that interact with customers, perform work at customer locations, lease commercial property, sell products or enter contracts should consider general liability insurance.
Is general liability insurance legally required? +
General liability is not universally required by law, but customers, landlords, licensing authorities, lenders and project owners frequently require proof of coverage.
What is a certificate of insurance? +
A certificate of insurance is a document summarizing important policy information such as the insurer, policy dates, coverage types and limits. It does not change the policy or automatically grant coverage.
What is an additional insured? +
An additional insured endorsement may extend certain liability protection to another person or organization in connection with your work. Coverage depends on the endorsement wording and policy terms.
Does general liability cover professional mistakes? +
General liability normally does not cover claims based solely on professional advice, design errors or failure to perform professional services. Those exposures may require professional liability insurance.
Does general liability cover employee injuries? +
Employee injuries are generally excluded from general liability and are normally addressed through workers’ compensation and employers liability coverage.
What limits should my business carry? +
Appropriate limits depend on your operations, contracts, customers and potential claim severity. Common limits include $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, but different limits may be required.
Why does the carrier ask about subcontractors? +
Subcontracted work can create liability for the hiring contractor. Carriers may request subcontractor costs, written agreements and certificates showing that each subcontractor carries appropriate insurance.
Why does my general liability policy require an audit? +
Some policies begin with estimated sales, payroll or subcontractor costs. The carrier may audit the business after the policy term to calculate the final premium using actual exposure figures.
How much does general liability insurance cost? +
Cost depends on business classification, sales, payroll, subcontractor costs, location, limits, endorsements, prior coverage and claims history. Low-hazard businesses may pay substantially less than contractors or manufacturers.
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