General Liability Insurance 

The foundation policy nearly every business carries

If someone is injured or their property is damaged because of your business, general liability covers the defense and the damages. It's the coverage clients, landlords, and contracts ask for by name — and we shop it with multiple insurance companies to price it right.

What General liability covers

The everyday risks of being open for business.

General liability — often written as a Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy — protects your business against the most common third-party claims: someone gets hurt on your premises, your work damages a customer's property, or your advertising is accused of harming a competitor. It's the policy that responds when the ordinary act of doing business causes harm to someone outside your company.

Most claims here aren't dramatic. A customer slips on a wet floor. A contractor's ladder dents a client's car. A delivery damages a countertop. Individually small, these incidents can still generate real legal and medical costs — and general liability covers both the defense and any resulting settlement, up to your limits.

General liability is also the coverage the outside world checks for. Commercial leases, client contracts, and vendor agreements routinely require it and ask for a certificate of insurance naming them as an additional insured. Because the requirements and pricing vary widely by industry, matching your business to the right carrier and limits is where an independent broker adds real value.

Bodily injury

Defense and damages when a third party is hurt because of your business or on your premises.

Property damage

Covers damage your business or your work causes to someone else's property.

Personal & advertising injury

Claims like libel, slander, or advertising that's alleged to harm a competitor.

WHO IT's FOR

Businesses that carry it.

Nearly every commercial operation carries general liability — it's the baseline. It's especially essential where you interact with the public, work on client premises, or sign contracts that require proof of coverage.

●  Service businesses of every kind

Why place it through KHT

Specific things we do that most agencies don't.

Early renewal quotes

We quote your renewal well ahead of expiration — giving you time to review and compare, not a take-it-or-leave-it the day before.

Multiple insurance companies, lowest qualified quote

We shop across markets and recommend the best-fit, best-priced option.

Owners on your account

An established, owner-led team. When you call, you speak directly with the people responsible for protecting your business.

Getting a Quote

Straightforward from here.

1

Tell us about your business

Start a quote request or call. We’ll confirm exactly what your business needs.

2

We shop your coverage

We quote it with multiple insurance companies and compare the options side by side.

3

We recommend the best option

You get our recommendation with the lowest possible price, explained in plain terms.

Insurance you don't have to think about.

common questions

The questions we hear the most

What's the difference between general liability and professional liability?

General liability covers physical risks — bodily injury and property damage to third parties. Professional liability covers claims about the quality of your professional work or advice. Many businesses need both; they respond to entirely different kinds of claims.

Do I need general liability if I work from home or have no storefront?

Often, yes. Even without a physical location open to the public, your work can damage a client's property or your contracts may require coverage. If you sign agreements with clients or vendors, they frequently mandate general liability.

What is a certificate of insurance and can you provide one?

A certificate of insurance is proof that your policy is active, often required by clients and landlords. Once you're covered through KHT, requesting a certificate is quick and simple.

How much does general liability cost?

It depends on your industry, size, revenue, and claims history — a low-risk office is priced very differently from a roofing contractor. The fastest way to a real number is to let us shop it with our insurance companies. Start a quote or call and we'll get you a comparison.

Get your professional liability quote.

Tell us about your business and we'll shop it — or call and talk it through with the people who'll actually handle your account.