Eliandro Oliveira

The four main forms of liability insurance

The purpose of Liability insurance is to protect the insured against eventual legal penalties for damage caused to third-parties, provided it is unintentionally caused.


This insurance can be classified into four different categories:


General Liability (GL)


This form of insurance is intended for companies and employees who want to protect themselves against punitive damages arising from loss unintentionally caused to third-parties, which may inevitably occur, notwithstanding all the applicable legislation and safety standards being observed. An accident involving third-parties can jeopardize the whole operation of a company.

Professional Liability (E&O)


Form of insurance with specific covers for errors and omissions that cause unintentional damage to third-parties, arising from the Insured’s professional activities.


Directors and Officers Liability (D&O)


Directors and Officers Liability insurance protects the personal assets of corporate senior executives from actions taken in their capacity as leaders and decision-makers, which may cause unintentional damage to third-parties.


Environmental Liability (ELI)


Environmental Liability insurance is here to protect companies against impacts caused by acts of nature, even though unintentional, and minor incidents.


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