Liability insurance is coverage that pays out if you’re financially responsible for damage to a person or their property. It protects people and businesses from lawsuits from a third party, whether that be for damage after an at-fault crash or a faulty product shipped out from a business.
Liability coverage can be found in both personal and business insurance policies. Here are some common types.
Personal liability coverage
If you’ve ever bought a car or homeowners insurance policy, you’ve probably come across the liability coverage section in your policy. For example, a home insurance policy includes liability coverage that pays if you injure someone or cause property damage by accident or through neglect.
Below are some other types of personal liability coverage you could come across.
Umbrella insurance provides extra liability coverage if you’re sued for a damage amount higher than the liability limits of another policy, such as an auto or homeowners policy.
Bodily injury liability coverage is a common component of an auto insurance policy that pays out if you injure other people in a car accident you caused.
Property damage liability coverage is also common for auto insurance policies. It pays out if you damage another person’s car or property in a crash in which you’re at fault.
Business liability coverage
If you’re a small-business owner, you’ve likely purchased liability coverage to protect your operation. Below are some common types of business liability coverage and what they cover.
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