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General liability insurance

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Business insurance tips
A certificate of insurance form establishes proof of insurance and summarizes your coverage on one page. Here's how to read and use a certificate of insurance.
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General liability insurance
Occurrence and claims-made insurance policies differ both in coverage and in cost. Find out what each type of policy offers before you buy insurance for your small business.
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Construction

Builder’s risk insurance protects construction companies, contractors, and subcontractors from losses caused by damages to buildings in progress. See if this short-term property insurance policy can...

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Independent contractors
Learn about the difference between contractors and subcontractors and the types of liabilities that they face.
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Business insurance tips
Additional insureds and loss payees can both collect benefits from your business insurance policy, but they’re not the same thing.
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Surety bonds
Business insurance and bonds protect your business from financial losses and help you win clients.
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Building design

The career of a well-established architect or engineer can end with a single lawsuit. Learn how leveraging additional project reviews and maintaining good communication can help avoid a devastating...

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Real estate

A real estate risk management plan can help avoid common risks by lining out industry best practices, such as keeping open houses safe, being transparent with clients, and staying up to date on...

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Social media marketing

An increasing number of businesses are establishing a presence on social media. With more brand awareness comes more responsibility – and a higher risk of lawsuits. Learn about the activities you...

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Professional liability / E&O
Decreasing your liability exposure is critical to the success of your business.
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Cleaning services
Cleaning contracts are a great way to manage client expectations. Learn more about the best ways to get commercial cleaning contracts for your business.
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General liability insurance
It’s important for business owners to know the difference between slander and libel and how to protect themselves from both risks.
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Liquor liability insurance

Depending on the type of business you own, you will need to invest in either host liquor liability or liquor liability insurance. Read on to learn the difference and decide which one is the right...

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Small business insurance
Without a risk avoidance plan, your organization’s assets could be susceptible to potential losses. Learn how to reduce the level of risk for your business.
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Professional liability / E&O
Accusations of either professional negligence or ordinary negligence can land your business in court. Learn the risks of both to your business and how to protect against lawsuits.

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