Commercial Casualty

General Liability

Commercial general liability and product liability coverage for multiple business classes

Insurance Type
Non-admitted
Distribution
Wholesale
Availability
Available in 50 U.S. states.
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If you're a risk manager interested in commercial general liability insurance, ask your insurance agent or broker for a quote from RLI.

Coverage

Coverage & features

  • Excess and surplus lines coverages on a non-admitted basis
  • Commercial general liability coverage up to $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate
  • Product liability coverage up to $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate
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  • Policies issued within 15 days
  • Excess and surplus lines coverages on a non-admitted basis
  • Flexible, knowledgeable, individual risk underwriters that can tailor the policy to the needs of each insured
  • A wide variety of classes available including larger difficult accounts
  • Customized self-insured retention and large deductible programs available as well as standard policy deductibles
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Niche underwriting

Uncommon authority

RLI's highly-skilled underwriters make quick decisions. Leveraging their deep industry knowledge and niche expertise, our underwriters develop innovative solutions to meet your customer's unique needs.

RLI is a stable market for business liability risks, backed by our A+ rated financial strength. We provide coverage for a wide range of general liability and product liability exposures. Our flexible minimum premiums cater to smaller clients, and our coverage is available nationwide.

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Target business classes

Contractors

  • General contractors: new and renovations
  • Select artisan contractors
  • Most commercial trade contractors
  • Demolition: structures under four stories and interior – no wrecking ball or blasting
  • Flat concrete work: including water treatment plant construction
  • Owners interest
  • Landscape and site work
  • Fire/restoration
  • Machinery installation/repair
  • OCPs and owners interest in construction projects

Products & Manufacturing

  • Instruments: diagnostic, electronics and components, medical, laboratory
  • Toys/games manufacturer or distributor: plush, dolls, accessories and games
  • Clothing/textiles/footwear: all except children’s clothes and sleepwear
  • Auto parts: aftermarket, non-critical
  • Machine shops: heat processing, foundries, electroplating and fabrication: non-structural
  • Consumer goods: paper products, soaps/detergents, home décor
  • Medical products: surgical, non-invasive and diagnostic
  • Cosmetic and personal care goods: no hair relaxers or products containing lye
  • Metal goods: non-pressurized tanks, non-powered tools, light trailers, fasteners
  • Computers: computer equipment, accessories, component parts

Habitation & Premises

  • Retail/mercantile trade: owned and LRO, including shopping centers
  • Buildings: owned and LRO, offices, warehouses, industrial, vacant
  • Condominiums
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If you're an agent or broker with a qualified book of business or a customer with a specialized insurance need, we'd love to partner with you.

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