The Hartford General Liability Insurance

The Hartford General Liability Insurance

The Hartford's general liability insurance (GLI), also called commercial general liability (CGL), helps protect small businesses from third-party claims of bodily injury or property damage. It can be bought as a stand-alone policy or bundled into a Business Owner's Policy. 1Company-reported. General liability product page as read 2026-09-23.

Who It’s For

The Hartford markets GL coverage to businesses that meet clients face-to-face, work on or with client property, use third-party locations, or advertise, and names specific professions it targets, including architects, engineers, photographers, hair salons, gym owners, interior designers, technology companies, landscapers and real estate agents. 1Company-reported. General liability product page as read 2026-09-23.

Coverage Features

The Hartford lists key coverages under its GL policy: bodily injury, property damage, personal and advertising injury (like libel or false advertising claims), legal fees/judgments/settlements, copyright infringement in advertising, products-completed operations (claims after a job is finished), and medical payments for minor injuries regardless of fault. Product liability coverage is included as part of the GL policy, while product recall is available only as an endorsement. 1Company-reported. General liability product page as read 2026-09-23. Coverage descriptions are general; the issued policy controls.

Limits and Retentions

The Hartford reports average GL premiums of about $810 a year ($67 a month) for its customers, and says cost varies by business type, revenue, employee count, location, coverage limits/deductibles and claims history; the page does not publish standard limit or deductible amounts. 1Company-reported. Company-reported average as of 2026-09-23; not a specific quote.

Claims Support

The Hartford provides a 24/7 general liability claims phone line (800-327-3636) and an online claim form, with a policy-type selector that also covers cyber, employee benefits, property and workers' compensation claims. 2Company-reported. GL claims page as read 2026-09-23. Describes intake channels, not claim outcomes.

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Sources

  1. General Liability Insurance. The Hartford; What Is General Liability Insurance?; How Much Does General Liability Insurance Cost?; Key Coverages; Examples of General Liability Coverage; Bundle It All With a BOP; Who Needs General Liability Insurance? Accessed 2026-09-23.
  2. General Liability Claims | File A Claim. The Hartford; 24/7 phone 800-327-3636; online general-liability claim form. Accessed 2026-09-23.

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