How Different Are BOP And Commercial General Liability?

​Two forms of business insurance provide comparable protection for businesses: business owner's policies (BOPs) and general liability insurance. It may be difficult for a small company owner to navigate the insurance environment.

What kind of insurance, if any, is necessary for a business? What's the difference, anyway? Let's get to the point and figure out what kind of insurance you'll need to keep your company functioning in a disaster.

What does general liability coverage imply?
Small companies must have insurance, and general liability insurance is among the most crucial types of coverage. Its purpose is to safeguard you from any mishaps on the job.

Claims brought against your company as a result of:

• Customers' bodily harm if they are injured on your premises
• Damage to client property due to accidental damage
• Damage to a person's reputation or copyrights for promotional purposes

This kind of insurance often protects you against a wide range of potential lawsuits, including those arising from slip-and-fall accidents in your business and those alleging unauthorized use of intellectual property in your advertising.

If a customer or client sues your company, your general liability insurance may assist cover the expense of defending the suit and any resulting damages.

What does a business owner's policy imply? 
When it comes to protecting your company, a Business Owner's Policy (BOP) is like having every possible tool in your toolbox. It's a bundle that includes the three most important types of insurance coverage—general liability, property investment, and business interruption.

What does a business owner's insurance protect?

• Legal actions brought by non-parties
• Your infrastructure and its contents facing damage
• Income loss as a result of a disaster that forces you to close shop

Unfortunately, not all companies are eligible for this protection. It's tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses with minimal risk profiles.

Additional Information
Lastly, auto-related losses are not covered by a CGL policy. Liability for rented or borrowed vehicles may be covered by adding an endorsement to a BOP policy.

A BOP is not suitable for all insured parties because of its limited property coverage. A general commercial liability (CGL) policy, in conjunction with separate commercial property and car insurance policies, may be the most cost-effective way for a business to meet its insurance requirements. 

If a business's insurance requirements can be addressed by a business owner's policy (BOP), then the BOP is a simple, all-in-one solution for managing that risk aspect.

Conclusion
Business Owner's Policies (BOPs) provide more comprehensive protection against financial loss than Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies by insuring against both liability and damage to property.

At Family Auto Insurance Agency, we put our clients first by offering them policies that they can afford. Having insurance is a necessity nowadays and we're here to help you out. Learn more about our products and services by calling our agency at (313) 285-9042. You can also request a free quote by CLICKING HERE. Topics and coverage discussed in this article are not guaranteed, consult with your agents to determine what your policy does and does not cover. We are more than happy to help!