Commercial Lines · Serving Pacific Northwest businesses since 1992

Commercial General Liability Insurance

One slip-and-fall, damaged client property, or advertising claim can put your business on the line. CGL is the foundation that pays third-party injury, property damage, and defense costs — so a single lawsuit doesn't become an existential threat.

Bodily InjuryProperty DamagePersonal & Advertising InjuryProducts LiabilityCompleted Operations

Independent broker · 50+ A-rated carriers · Same-day certificates

A single liability claim can exceed
$1,000,000
once medical bills, settlements, and legal defense are added up — often more than a year of profit for a small business.
  • Pays defense costs even when the suit is groundless
  • Often required to sign leases, contracts & vendor agreements

Every operation is different. Profile yours below →

34+ years protecting PNW businesses 50+ A-rated carriers Same-day certificates of insurance
Business Liability Profiler

See the CGL program your operation actually needs.

Tell us your industry, size, and how you operate. We'll surface the limits to target, the coverage parts that matter most for you, and the endorsements and gaps worth watching — instantly.

About your business

Nothing is stored or shared. A broker confirms the specifics.

Industry
Annual revenue
How you operate
Recommended CGL limit to target
$1M / $2M
Per-occurrence / annual aggregate — a solid foundation for most operations this size.
Coverage parts to prioritize0
    Endorsements & watch-outs0
      Get this quoted for my business

      Illustrative only — required limits, coverage parts, endorsements, and eligibility vary by carrier, operation, contracts, and state. Your First Underwriters broker confirms exactly what your business needs.

      What a claim really costs

      One incident. Six figures — or seven.

      These are the everyday claims a general liability policy is built for. Pick a scenario to see how fast the exposure adds up — and exactly how CGL responds.

      Retail & hospitality

      Total exposure
      $0
      How CGL responds

      What CGL covers

      The building blocks of a general liability policy.

      CGL is several protections in one. Click each to see what it does — and the gap most owners miss.

      Premises & Operations
      Products & Completed Ops
      Personal & Advertising Injury
      Medical Payments
      Legal Defense
      Damage to Rented Premises
      The First Underwriters advantage

      Your CGL is only as good as the broker who designs it.

      We don't sell one company's policy — we build a liability program around how your business actually operates, then advocate for you when it matters most.

      Industry-specific design

      Retail, construction, manufacturing, professional services — we tailor limits and endorsements to your real exposures, not a one-size template.

      50+ carriers, one broker

      We shop the market for the right combination of coverage, price, and carrier strength — then keep your program coordinated as you grow.

      Same-day certificates

      Need a COI for a contract or landlord? We issue certificates the same day — often within hours — so you never miss a deadline.

      Claims advocacy

      When a claim hits, we deal directly with the carrier on your behalf — pushing for fair, prompt resolution of covered losses.

      Contract review support

      We read the insurance requirements in your contracts and leases and make sure your policy actually meets them — additional insured, waivers, and all.

      Gap & program reviews

      We check that CGL, Property, Auto, Umbrella, and Workers' Comp work together — closing the gaps between policies before a claim finds them.

      34+Years serving the region
      50+A-rated carriers
      100%Independent advocacy

      Protect your business today.

      Don't wait for a lawsuit to discover your coverage gaps. Get a comprehensive CGL quote from a commercial specialist who understands your industry.

      Prefer to talk it through? Call (425) 242-5357

      First Underwriters Insurance Brokers is an independent brokerage serving the Pacific Northwest since 1992. This page — including the interactive Business Liability Profiler and claim-cost illustrations — is for general education only and is not an insurance quote, binder, or offer of coverage. Dollar figures, recommended limits, coverage parts, and endorsements are illustrative and vary by carrier, business, contracts, and state. Coverage is subject to policy terms, conditions, and exclusions. Commercial General Liability does not cover professional errors, employee injuries, owned autos, or your own property — those require separate policies.