general liability
February 17, 2026
Addressing 5 Common Sources of General Liability Claims
Several scenarios that businesses encounter in routine operations may expose them to litigation and general liability claims. A customer walking through a business could slip on a wet floor, or a piece of equipment could fall and damage a customer’s personal belongings. These and other incidents may lead to liability claims, disrupting operations and placing...
February 3, 2026
Best Practices for Responding to General Liability Claims
Unforeseen incidents can occur in everyday business operations, exposing organizations to potential liability. A customer may slip on a wet floor, or a contractor may accidentally damage a client’s property. Just one general liability claim can disrupt business operations, create financial strain and affect future insurance costs. The financial and organizational impacts of these incidents...
June 20, 2025
General Liability Insurance Midyear Market Outlook
Although the general liability insurance market is displaying signs of stability, some troubling developments and cost drivers persist. In particular, the United States continues to be a highly litigious environment, prompting a growing number of lawsuits following liability incidents—actual or alleged—and, consequently, heightened legal defense expenses and associated insurance claims. This trend is primarily driven...
December 12, 2023
2024 General Liability Insurance Market Outlook
Market Outlook Rising claim frequency and severity have generated hardening conditions across the general liability insurance segment in recent years, prompting ongoing rate increases, stringent underwriting standards and limited capacity. Fortunately, insurance carriers experienced slightly better underwriting results in 2022-23, paving the way for rate moderation. Nonetheless, several concerning trends across the segment—including rising litigation...