Protection from a Range of Liability Claims

It’s estimated that American companies will face $183 billion in tort costs in 2011, $152 billion of which will land on small businesses.¹

Accidents happen no matter how well a business is run, and the expenses involved in defending a lawsuit can prove to be devastating, whether the organization is found to be at fault or not. Fortunately, there are several forms of liability insurance that may help offset unforeseen costs (up to the policy limits) that could consume your business’s profits or ruin its longer-term prospects.

The commercial general liability coverage offered with a business owner’s policy helps protect against risks associated with property damage, bodily injury, and personal and advertising injury. However, different kinds of coverage may be warranted for businesses exposed to special risks that may not be included in a standard policy.

Professional liability insurance (or errors and omissions coverage) could help with legal costs and damages related to wrongful practices by professional service providers such as doctors, lawyers, and various types of consultants. Typically, it is necessary to obtain coverage that is specific to the company or industry.
Product liability insurance could help protect against financial loss resulting from a defective product that causes injury or harm. Companies that manufacture, distribute, or sell such products could potentially be held responsible for their safety.
Internet liability insurance could help protect firms that conduct business on the Web from risks related to computer hacking, spam, viruses, and other online perils.
Employee benefits liability endorsements could help pay costs that result from negligence related to the administration of employee benefits, even if they are managed by an outside professional benefits administrator.

As your business grows, you could encounter new risks and may want to expand coverage based on the size of your staff or the value of equipment and other assets. Reviewing your liability insurance on a regular basis could help protect you from the possibility of a lawsuit that could stifle your business or harm your personal financial situation.

1) U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, 2010

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Protection from a Range of Liability Claims

It’s estimated that American companies will face $183 billion in tort costs in 2011, $152 billion of which will land on small businesses.1

It’s estimated that American companies will face $183 billion in tort costs in 2011, $152 billion of which will land on small businesses.¹