What would happen if your business was sued? You damage a client’s property, one of your employees is injured on the job, a customer slips and falls in your store—that’s all it takes. And then what?

General liability insurance protects businesses against claims that they’ve harmed someone or their property. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

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If you have a business that frequently deals with the public, such as a hairdresser, shop owner or tradesperson, public liability insurance is well worth considering. Public liability insurance offers ...

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