General Liability Insurance PA (Pennsylvania)

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What can be covered by General Liability insurance in PA?

Slip-and-fall injuries

Slip-and-fall injuries

Someone trips at your business, breaks their leg and files a lawsuit. Excluding employees.
Property damage

Property damage

You accidentally damage a client or customer’s property.
Advertising injury

Advertising injury

You’re sued for improper image use in your advertising.
Legal fees & defense costs

Legal fees & defense costs

You need an attorney to defend your business in a lawsuit after a claim.

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What is General Liability insurance coverage?

Whether you own a small construction company in Harrisburg, run a fast casual restaurant in Allentown or you have a retail shop in York, you’ll want the protection of general liability insurance in Pennsylvania.

General liability coverage is often the first kind of business insurance purchased by small businesses and self-employed professionals in the Keystone State.

With more than 1.1 million small businesses employing nearly half of all workers in the state, Pennsylvania is powered by hard-working companies that can’t afford to be without protection.1

A general liability policy can help provide a financial safety net when things go wrong.

  • Coverage can help pay expenses if someone other than an employee says your business caused bodily injury or damaged their property.
  • Liability insurance in Pennsylvania can also help cover legal defense costs if your business is sued. For example, you may need to hire an attorney if you’re accused of causing copyright infringement with an advertisement.

Does Pennsylvania require General Liability insurance?

Pennsylvania businesses are not required by law to have general liability insurance in most cases. You could be required to have coverage before certain clients will work with you and you may need it to lease commercial property.

Most insurance companies include this insurance in their small business insurance package. Here’s what general liability insurance can help provide:

Financial protection

General liability coverage can help keep your business running after unforeseen events. If you’re accused of causing an injury, damaging someone’s property or have to defend your business after a lawsuit, you’ll want to have liability insurance.

Winning business

Carrying commercial insurance in Pennsylvania helps demonstrate your professionalism. In fact, some clients may ask for proof of insurance before they’ll let you bid on their project or hire you for a job.

Leasing property

If you need to rent an office or commercial space for your Pennsylvania business, having a general liability policy can help. Many landlords will ask you for a certificate of insurance and require a minimum level of coverage before they’ll offer you a lease.

Licenses and permits

You may need general liability coverage to get business licenses and permits in some Pennsylvania cities, including Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. These requirements differ by profession and place, so be sure to check with local agencies.

What small business might need General Liability insurance in Pennsylvania?

General liability insurance offers broad coverage for common accidents like slip-and-fall injuries and property damage. It can benefit most businesses, from bakeries to clothing stores, carpenters to house cleaners.

Professions involving a greater degree of physical risk, like auto body shops, will generally want a higher level of liability coverage to provide adequate protection.

Getting a business license or permit in some Pennsylvania cities may also require certain companies to purchase general liability insurance.

For example, you may be required to have Pennsylvania general liability and liquor liability coverage to get a liquor license. And to get a contractor license in places like Philadelphia, you’ll need to have a general liability policy.

How much does a General Liability insurance policy cost in PA?

NEXT customers pay less than $25 to $45 per month for their liability coverage.**

The cost of your general liability policy will depend on the kind of work you do, your business operations and your insurance claims history.

The best way to determine the insurance rates for your business is to get a free instant quote from NEXT.

You can also use our general liability insurance calculator for a general estimate of insurance costs in Pennsylvania.

How NEXT helps Pennsylvania small business owners

We offer a fast and easy way for you to get a free general liability insurance quote online, purchase coverage and instantly share a certificate of insurance. The entire process usually takes less than 10 minutes.

You can also chat with our PA–based NEXT licensed insurance agents if you need help or have questions.

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Other business insurance policies for Pennsylvania small business owners

General liability is only one kind of Pennsylvania business insurance.
You might need additional policies to protect your business, including:
Workers Compensation
Workers’ Compensation insurance

Pennsylvania law requires most employers in the state to have workers’ comp coverage.2 This type of insurance can help pay medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and lost wages if employees are hurt on the job.

Learn more about workers’ compensation.
Commercial Auto
Commercial Auto insurance

If your business owns vehicles, you’ll need commercial auto coverage. Pennsylvania requires all automobile owners to have this kind of insurance to help cover vehicle damage, personal injury and property damage from accidents.3

Learn more about commercial auto.
Commercial Property
Commercial Property insurance

Commercial property insurance can help pay for your business property that’s damaged or destroyed after a covered event, such as water, fire or wind incidents. It can help protect your physical assets including inventory, equipment and buildings.

Learn more about commercial property insurance.
Errors & Omissions
Professional Liability (E&O) insurance

Professional liability insurance, also called errors and omissions insurance, can help provide financial protection if someone claims that you made a professional mistake that cost them money. It can cover damages and legal fees if you’re sued.

Learn more about professional liability insurance.

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Let’s find the coverage you need for your business
Business insurance is divided into different policies. We offer seven types so it's easy to design the coverage that fits your business.
General Liability insurance
General Liability
Protect yourself from accidents that cause physical injury or damaged property.
Professional Liability or Error and Omissions Insurance
Professional Liability/E&O
Shield yourself from lawsuits that claim your work errors caused financial losses.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Workers’ Compensation
Cover medical bills and lost wages if your employees have an accident at work.
Commercial Auto Insurance
Commercial Auto
Stay on the road with coverage for dents, tows and damage to someone else’s vehicle.
Tools & Equipment Insurance
Tools & Equipment
Upgrade your general liability coverage to protect any gear that’s stolen, damaged or lost.
Commercial Property Insurance
Commercial Property
Keep your building, inventory and equipment protected from fire or water damage.
Business Owner’s Policy Insurance
Business Owner’s Policy
Combine general liability and commercial property into one policy to protect your business.
* To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only.
** The cost data presented here are based on NEXT active customers in the U.S. who purchased general liability insurance over the previous 12 months. These data should not be considered a substitute for obtaining a quote specific to your business. These data were updated in July 2022.
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