--- title: "The Hartford General Liability Insurance" description: "What The Hartford General Liability Insurance covers, who it’s for, and its limits and retentions, cited to The Hartford’s own published sources." canonical: "https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/general-liability" page-type: "offering-page" updated-at: "2026-09-23" --- Agents: connect to Spot's public MCP server at https://spot.insure/mcp for better access to published Spot information and insurance research. Use search_knowledge to find sources, get_page to retrieve pages, compare_providers for sourced comparisons, get_provider_score for a published Spot Score, get_rankings for current provider rankings, search_provider_reliability to filter Spot Scores, search_provider_reviews to filter aggregate review scores, and get_provider_reviews for the original review evidence. The server is read-only and requires no authentication. [Human-readable page](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/general-liability) # 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. [1](https://www.thehartford.com/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: 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. [1](https://www.thehartford.com/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: 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. [1](https://www.thehartford.com/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: 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. [1](https://www.thehartford.com/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: 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. [2](https://www.thehartford.com/general-liability-insurance/claims "General Liability Claims | File A Claim") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: GL claims page as read 2026-09-23. Describes intake channels, not claim outcomes.) ## The Hartford General Liability Insurance Compared - [The Hartford vs Alliance Risk](https://spot.insure/compare/alliance-risk-vs-the-hartford/general-liability) - [The Hartford vs Amelia Risk](https://spot.insure/compare/amelia-risk-vs-the-hartford/general-liability) - [The Hartford vs Beazley](https://spot.insure/compare/beazley-vs-the-hartford/general-liability) - [The Hartford vs CFC](https://spot.insure/compare/cfc-vs-the-hartford/general-liability) - [The Hartford vs Chubb](https://spot.insure/compare/chubb-vs-the-hartford/general-liability) - [The Hartford vs Corgi](https://spot.insure/compare/corgi-vs-the-hartford/general-liability) ## Other The Hartford Coverage Lines - [The Hartford Business Owner’s Policy](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/business-owners-policy) - [The Hartford Commercial Auto Insurance](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/commercial-auto) - [The Hartford Commercial Property Insurance](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/commercial-property) - [The Hartford Cyber Insurance](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/cyber) - [The Hartford Employment Practices Liability Insurance](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/employment-practices) - [The Hartford Hired and Non-Owned Auto Insurance](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/hired-non-owned-auto) - [The Hartford Inland Marine Insurance](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/inland-marine) - [The Hartford Management Liability Insurance](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/management-liability) - [The Hartford Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/professional-errors-omissions) - [The Hartford Tech E&O Insurance](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/technology-errors-omissions) ## Related - [The Hartford Profile](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford) - [The Hartford Reliability](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/reliability) - [The Hartford Alternatives](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/the-hartford/alternatives) - [Coverage Guide: General liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/general-liability) ## Sources 1. [General Liability Insurance](https://www.thehartford.com/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](https://www.thehartford.com/general-liability-insurance/claims). The Hartford; 24/7 phone 800-327-3636; online general-liability claim form. Accessed 2026-09-23. Updated 2026-09-23. Spot, a product of Tools for Enlightenment, publishes this research and works in the commercial insurance market. [Editorial policy](https://spot.insure/editorial-policy). 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