Liability insurance covers legal
claims against the insured. For example, a homeowner's insurance
policy will normally include liability coverage which will protect
the insured in the event of a claim brought by someone who slips
and falls on the property, and brings a lawsuit for her injuries.
Similarly, a doctor may purchase liability insurance to cover any
legal claims against him if his negligence i.e.carelessness in treating
a patient caused the patient injury and monetary harm. The protection
offered by a liability insurance policy is twofold: a legal defense
in the event of a lawsuit commenced against the policyholder and
indemnification payment on behalf of the insured with respect to
a settlement or court verdict. Liability policies typically cover
only the negligence of the insured, and will not apply to results
of willful or intentional acts by the insured. |