General Liability Insurance2025-04-03T06:14:07-04:00

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General Liability Insurance

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General Liability insurance (GL) is often referred to as Business Liability insurance, and is designed to protect you and your business from a variety of claims including bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, and other issues that may arise from your business operations.

General Liability insurance usually includes coverage for:

  • Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability – General Liability covers business related incidents that result in bodily injury to a third-party, or damage to property belonging to a third-party.  This can include a customer slipping and falling on your premises, or a contractor drops granite counter top, damaging both the floor and the new counter top.
  • Personal and Advertising Injury – Not all injuries are physical; written or verbal communications that cause harm can also be covered under your General Liability policy.  This includes statements of libel, slander, or copyright infringement of another person or business.
  • Medical Payments – This included coverage pays the costs of any non-employee medical or funeral related expenses for which your business is responsible.  Your coverage depends on your selected limits, so if the medical costs are more than your coverage limit, your business is liable for the remaining costs.
  • Products and Services – General Liability insurance coverage includes liability protection for both products and services competed.  Products are any goods that your business manufactures, sells, or distributes.  Under this coverage, a business is protected from damages that may result from a faulty product.  General Liability also extends coverage to services completed.  For example, in the event a plumber does not seal a newly installed drain, which then results in a flooded bathroom, then General Liability insurance would protect against the faulty workmanship.
  • Damage to Property You Rent – General Liability coverage typically includes coverage for damages to any non-owned land, buildings, or structures that are being rented by the business, and the business is legally liable for the damages.  For example, a contractor damages a rented tool by using it improperly; General Liability might cover the damages since the business caused the damage rather than the tool failing from regular wear and tear.

What Our Customers Say

I just wanted to thank Madrienne James at Fearnow for her outstanding service. She helped us save thousands on our insurance and I cannot thank her enough for her efficiency and hard work. I would recommend Fearnow to everyone!
Karen O'Malley
19:08 21 May 25
I've been a customer of Fearnow for about a year now...I started out with one home insurance policy with Fearnow and now I've transferred over all my policies to them. Joe has been incredible in helping me find the best prices for all my properties. He is very responsive to all my emails and questions and most importantly he is very thorough with everything. He doesn't miss a thing ! I feel confident in knowing that I am in good hand with Joe at Fearnow Ins.
Mindy
18:17 15 May 25
I’ve been a customer of Fearnow for about 3 years now. I’ve trusted them with my home, auto, and life insurance policies.Joe and Matt have worked diligently to find me the best policies that meets my needs and don’t break the bank.Joe, in particular, went the extra mile when it came to my life insurance policy. He was a steadfast advocate for me and my family during the underwriting process and helped me lower my rate by requesting the consideration of a second opinion. If Joe hadn’t stood by my side, I’d have half the coverage for the same price.Therefore, I couldn’t recommend the folks at Fearnow enough. They really do put their customers needs first!
Nicholas Olson
01:47 12 May 25
I want to give a big thank you to Tracy Smith for helping me find a less expensive homeowners insurance company. And the strawberry on top is that she has been so pleasant to speak with the last couple of weeks. I went into the office today and everything was professional yet friendly. Thank you again, Tracy!
Valerie J. Yonkin Eastwood
15:04 06 May 25
Joe is a rockstar! Always looking for better rates and does a fantastic job. He’s helped us with Auto, Umbrella and now working on our home insurance.
Chris Wantlin
19:28 01 May 25
Joseph is amazing! He is very informative, and helped my husband and I get the lowest price for homeowners insurance with more coverage! Would highly recommend !
Kayla Dupuis
14:21 29 Apr 25
I just want to thank Joe for all his hard work figuring out the perfect fit for our auto insurance needs. I wholeheartedly recommend this company to family and friends. His professionalism, knowledge and understanding of his products and our needs was unparalleled. Thanks again
Nita Stafford
00:36 24 Apr 25
I'm a new resident to the Florida area, Joe was extremely helpful and attentive to our needs with acquiring policies that we needed! Great job JOE!
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20:39 23 Apr 25
Fearnow Insurance was very professional and timely done.Joe Boyle Saved us a lot of money…can’t thank him enough..
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19:36 11 Apr 25
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The Fearnow Agency Advantage

  • We work for you, not the insurance carriers, to ensure your claims are processed efficiently and are paid out quickly.
  • Unlike a single-company agency, we have access to over 100 carriers, so we’re never limited in the services we can provide you.
  • We can save you up to 37% in insurance cost, or get better coverage for the same cost.
  • We always provide full disclosure of plan inclusions and exclusions.
  • We offer customized plans tailored specifically to your needs, instead of forcing you into a pre-packaged solution that won’t really work for you.
  • Our agents are continuously training, so they stay the leading experts in their field.

Who Needs General Liability Insurance?
Any business, in any industry, needs General Liability insurance.  In most cases, General Liability insurance can be customized to fit your business specific needs and risks.

General Liability insurance is often combined with Business Property insurance in a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP), but it’s also available to many commercial entities as a stand-alone coverage.

How Much Coverage Do You Need?
All coverage options are restricted to the coverage limits you select.  The amount of Commercial Liability insurance coverage you need depends on:

  • Your risk exposure:  The higher your risk, the more coverage you’ll need.
  • Contractual requirements:  Certain employers or clients may require you carry specific limits of General Liability coverage before they allow you to work with them.

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What General Liability Doesn’t Cover
General Liability insurance provides a vast area of protection, but it doesn’t cover the needs of all businesses.  Some areas not covered by General Liability insurance can be covered through other types of policies.  Some of those areas are:

  • Owned Commercial Property – Protection of equipment, inventory, and other assets is provided under a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) or Commercial Property insurance.
  • Employee Injuries – Coverage for your employees is required in Florida if you meet certain employee requirements.  You can only be protected from the liability of employee injuries under Workers’ Compensation insurance.
  • Professional Mistakes – If you or your business provides a service or advice, you’ll want to add Professional Liability insurance (or Errors and Omissions insurance) to your Business Insurance policy.
  • Commercial Vehicles – Vehicles used for business are not covered under a Personal Auto policy.  Protect your commercial vehicles, drivers, and your liability with a Commercial Auto policy.

Additional coverage options are also available.  Speak with one of our knowledgeable agents to learn about all of the types of insurance available for your business.