In business, as in life, things can go horribly wrong. Homeowners don't want to be on the hook if a roofer or electrician is injured on the job. Landlords worry about business tenants damaging the ...

ERGO NEXT reports that general liability insurance is vital for freelancers, protecting against claims of bodily injury, ...

General liability insurance protects your business from potential lawsuits and other claims and may be required as part of a contract. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

The specifics of small-business policies depend on the industry and whether you have employees, among other factors. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

An insurance policy that service-related businesses need is professional liability insurance. Learn about what it covers and protects against.

A small business CEO and reader of this column emailed me and said "Dean, I was asked for an ACORD certificate for my business. I have no idea what that is; now what do I do?" That is a good question ...

Every day companies throughout the nation enter into contracts that require their business partners to list them as an additional insured under the business partner’s insurance policies. Having your ...

In September 2009, a change made to the Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development’s (ACORD) Form 25, Certificate of Liability Insurance, eliminated language in the old form where ...

COIs verify business insurance coverage, outlining policy type, effective dates, and limits. Unlike insurance binders, COIs are issued for active policies after underwriting is complete. Businesses ...