A certificate of liability insurance proves you have coverage. Buy a policy, then download your certificate of insurance. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

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 ...

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 ...

Depending on the industry your company is involved in, you may need either a surety bond, certificate of liability insurance or both to engage in business or satisfy your company's contractual ...

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Steve Strauss: Back in my lawyer days, I represented insurance companies for a while. And of course, I have bought plenty of policies over the years for my own small business. But to answer your ...

Liability insurance protects your business from lawsuits -- both the legal costs and the settlement or judgment costs, if any. General liability covers injuries and damages that occur in the course of ...

Personal liability coverage is part of most homeowners insurance policies. It protects you if someone is injured on your property, or if you damage their property at your home or theirs. You can buy ...