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Coverage guide

General Liability Insurance for Contractors

Understand what general liability can help cover and why contractors compare it first.

Best use

Use this guide before comparing contractor insurance quotes.

Key points to review

  • Bodily injury claims
  • Property damage claims
  • Contract requirements
  • Certificate requests

What general liability does

General liability is often the first coverage contractors compare because it can respond to certain third-party bodily injury, property damage, and personal/advertising injury claims tied to business operations.

What it does not solve

General liability is not workers compensation, commercial auto, professional liability, or tools coverage. Contractors should compare the actual coverage package required for their jobs.

These ranges are educational estimates only. Licensed insurance providers calculate final premiums based on underwriting, limits, operations, state, payroll, revenue, claims history, and other details.

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