General liability insurance can protect your business if you're held liable for damages or injuries to a client or customer.

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 ...

certificate of insurance and the actual policy contain different provisions, the insurance coverage will follow the specifications outlined in the actual policy.

As a business professional, you’re responsible for the knowledge, expertise and services you provide to clients. As a result, clients can take legal action against you and your company when they ...

Investopedia's top pick for small business insurance is The Hartford. Our review of 16 insurance companies considered ...

LLCs need general liability insurance or a business owner's policy, and potentially more. Most can buy coverage online. LLC owners should have business insurance to protect their business’s assets and ...

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All contractors and vendors wishing to do business with the University must carry the minimum insurance coverages and limits outlined in the Insurance Matrix, unless approved by Risk Management and ...