Spring 2021

Liability insurance

  The kinds, the coverage and the cost  
 
Liability insurance is designed to protect you and your assets from accidental injury or damage to someone else or their property. We explain what liability protection covers and what to consider when filing a claim. Read more.
 
  Homeowners liability coverage: Vital asset protection  
 
Many consumers see the repair or replacement of their home after it's damaged in a fire or other disaster as the most valuable benefit of homeowners insurance. In reality, the liability portion of the policy could prove even more valuable if personal assets--including future earnings--are on the line in a lawsuit. Read more.
 
  Auto liability insurance: The factors driving your coverage  
 
Drivers need enough auto liability coverage to protect their financial health and others, without doubling up on coverage or paying for unnecessary extras. Here's what to consider before you hit the road. Read more.
 
  Renters liability insurance: Defending against legal claims  
 
Renters insurance covers theft of or damage to renters' personal property. Less understood is the liability coverage protecting renters from costly damages or bodily injury bills and lawsuits that they are responsible for. Read more.
 
  Big protection for small businesses  
 
Unlike personal liability insurance, business liability coverage isn't always simple and straightforward. Understanding the options can help entrepreneurs protect their assets and keep their business from shuttering in the event of a lawsuit. Read more.
 
  The liability claims process  
 
Learn more about the process of filing a claim under your liability coverage, depending on the type of coverage and the damage you're claiming. Read more.
 
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