General Liability Insurance
Commercial General Liability Insurance, also known as CGL, is a coverage for businesses and organizations to protect from bodily injury to others or property damage. These damages can be something that occur on your premises or at a different location, to a product you sell or produce, or for work that you have completed. General Liability can cover the cost of damages you are found responsible for and even cover your legal expenses in your cost to defend yourself.

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What Does Commercial General Liability Insurance Cover?
It's pretty simple... It covers bodily injury and property damage that you or your business could be held responsible for, and even the cost to defend yourself. Here are some examples of a few different liability claim types:
- Premises: Coverage for injuries of others on your premises such as trip and fall hazards.
- Operations: A contractor working in a house accidentally hits a waterline inside of a house and causes damage to a customers property.
- Products:A company that assembles picture frames to home furnishing stores uses fault hardware that causes injury from a picture falling onto a person.
- Completed Operations: A customer gets their brakes changed by a mechanic and it's done improperly and causes the customer to crash and become injured from the brakes not being installed properly.
How much does General Liability Insurance Cost?
General Liability can vary drastically based off of the type of business that you are in. If you are a small retail shop, you are typically going to be at a lower risk than a large contractor using heavy equipment. Policies usually start around $500 per year and go upward from there.
Companies are typically rated off of items such as their payroll figures or their gross sales depending on the type of company. The rates can be higher or lower depending on the total size of the company.
To get a better understanding of your rates, how they're put together, and ways to keep them down in the future, give us a call to see how we can assist you.
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Amy is amazing to work with and has simplified my life! I have always been confused by insurance- car, house, business, horses... I could never keep track of all the details. We now have... read moreAmy is amazing to work with and has simplified my life! I have always been confused by insurance- car, house, business, horses... I could never keep track of all the details. We now have Amy organizing all of it! She proactively sends reminders and is available whenever I have questions about benefits or payments. I highly recommend her and love no longer having to worry about the details! read less
Sara -
Great experience dealing with Antone Saltvick for my business insurance. He came in with a better price with more coverage than any other agent I talked to. He was super responsive and quick to get... read moreGreat experience dealing with Antone Saltvick for my business insurance. He came in with a better price with more coverage than any other agent I talked to. He was super responsive and quick to get the coverage as soon as I asked him to.
I would strongly recommend. read lessPaul -
Over the past 30 years I have had numerous brokers assist with my professional liability insurance needs. Larry Carlson is the first broker that takes the time to form relationships. I'm a firm believer that... read moreOver the past 30 years I have had numerous brokers assist with my professional liability insurance needs. Larry Carlson is the first broker that takes the time to form relationships. I'm a firm believer that one of the most valuable things we give to each other is our time. Larry routinely takes the time to call, and just check in. Our conversations usually begins with,
"is there anything I can do to help with.." Frankly, this isn't necessary as our business is completed during our open enrollment period. In short, Larry cares about people. I truly believe, he has our best interest at heart. read lessO -
Kevin Owens is amazing! I was faced with one of my life insurances ending and they were going to charge me a quadruple monthly fee to continue. He took both of my... read moreKevin Owens is amazing! I was faced with one of my life insurances ending and they were going to charge me a quadruple monthly fee to continue. He took both of my policies and combined them, added additional coverage and brought it in at LESS than the cost of both combined policies!! If you have insurance needs, talk to Kevin.
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Amy and Carlson Associates has been nothing but amazing. Amy answers emails as fast as we hit send and goes above and beyond to help us. We are in our first year of... read moreAmy and Carlson Associates has been nothing but amazing. Amy answers emails as fast as we hit send and goes above and beyond to help us. We are in our first year of opening and she has guided us through everything and has helped us where we didn't even know we needed help. We are so lucky to have Amy as our agent. read less
Jessica -
Kevin Owens is my go-to insurance agent for all my insurance needs. He is very professional, responsive, and takes care of everything for me (which I LOVE!). Not only does he help my family and... read moreKevin Owens is my go-to insurance agent for all my insurance needs. He is very professional, responsive, and takes care of everything for me (which I LOVE!). Not only does he help my family and I insure all kinds of things, I refer him to my own customers for all of their insurance needs. The years of hard work Kevin has put in is so appreciated and I recommend him time and time again to get my clients, and myself good rates with quick and professional service! Thanks again, Kevin. read less
Paige -
As the administrative director for Blackstone Construction I have the privilege of working closely with Amy Haugen. Amy has been nothing less than stellar in regards to her customer service! Amy is friendly & attentive,... read moreAs the administrative director for Blackstone Construction I have the privilege of working closely with Amy Haugen. Amy has been nothing less than stellar in regards to her customer service! Amy is friendly & attentive, and most importantly she is always diligent about going to work for Blackstone to make sure we are properly insured at the most competitive price! I highly recommend Amy if you are looking for an insurance agent! read less
Amy -
Amy Haugen at Carlson & Associates has always provided my company with excellent customer service! She is very attentive to my needs and always prompt to respond with solutions that works for me. Her knowledge... read moreAmy Haugen at Carlson & Associates has always provided my company with excellent customer service! She is very attentive to my needs and always prompt to respond with solutions that works for me. Her knowledge in the industry allows me the confidence that I have the coverage my company needs at a competitive price. TL read less
Tommy -
Kevin Owens who is a broker at this agency is amazing with what he knows in regards to life insurance. It's obvious it's not all about him making money on a policy as he... read moreKevin Owens who is a broker at this agency is amazing with what he knows in regards to life insurance. It's obvious it's not all about him making money on a policy as he puts time into getting to know you and your needs as a client. I highly recommend him and have referred him many friends and family members. Kevin is an amazing guy. read less
Becky -
Kevin Owens is the best insurance agent we have had in 40 years. He has always searched for the most cost effective insurance which has saved us a lot of money, and he has... read moreKevin Owens is the best insurance agent we have had in 40 years. He has always searched for the most cost effective insurance which has saved us a lot of money, and he has always responded to us in a timely manner. Also, when we had a problem (with our home) he came on-site, stay involved and was able to answer our questions. Carlson and Associates takes care of all our insurance needs, and we are appreciative! read less
Laura -
Kevin Owens is second to none as an insurance agent. I cannot recommend him enough! He is incredibly responsive and has an impressive breadth of knowledge around all forms of insurance. He is who I... read moreKevin Owens is second to none as an insurance agent. I cannot recommend him enough! He is incredibly responsive and has an impressive breadth of knowledge around all forms of insurance. He is who I trust to insure my personal assets, and is the resource I recommend to my family, friends and clients. read less
Nicole -
I have been working with Antone Saltvick for the last 4 years and it has been a great experience. He helped me get more coverage than I had before at a better price. ... read moreI have been working with Antone Saltvick for the last 4 years and it has been a great experience. He helped me get more coverage than I had before at a better price. Whenever my insurance needs change he is quick to update my plan to the right coverage. read less
Michael -
Awesome customer service! We had a fairly complex situation while changing auto plans and buying a new home. Antone was very quick to respond and provided everything we needed! Not to mention, saved us a... read moreAwesome customer service! We had a fairly complex situation while changing auto plans and buying a new home. Antone was very quick to respond and provided everything we needed! Not to mention, saved us a ton of money from our prior carrier! Highly recommend! read less
Ashley -
Kevin Owens is my go-to insurance agent for all my insurance needs. He is very professional, responsive, and takes care of everything for me (which I LOVE!). Not only does he help my family and... read moreKevin Owens is my go-to insurance agent for all my insurance needs. He is very professional, responsive, and takes care of everything for me (which I LOVE!). Not only does he help my family and I insure all kinds of things, I refer him to my own customers for all of their insurance needs. The years of hard work Kevin has put in is so appreciated and I recommend him time and time again to get my clients, and myself good rates with quick and professional service! Thanks again, Kevin. read less
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I was referred to Amy Haugen to help me with getting health insurance upon my retirement. This situation required me to use the state health care site that she is not allowed work with. ... read moreI was referred to Amy Haugen to help me with getting health insurance upon my retirement. This situation required me to use the state health care site that she is not allowed work with. This did not deter her from assisting me to navigate the frustrating State system. She was extremely helpful and professional in her assistance. She went above and beyond in providing guidance to include additional research to ensure her advice was correct. I appreciate her professionalism and will gladly refer her to anyone who is looking for health insurance help. If you want health care assistance, I highly recommend that you give her a call. Sincerely, Brent Miller read less
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Nine years ago, we were shopping for a new broker and insurance carrier when we met with Larry Carlson. He told us he could help with all our insurance problems, from invoicing to coverage.... read moreNine years ago, we were shopping for a new broker and insurance carrier when we met with Larry Carlson. He told us he could help with all our insurance problems, from invoicing to coverage. Being skeptical of the promise, I challenged him to fix one very large problem with a supplemental insurance company. Not only was Larry Carlson able to solve our major issues with the carriers, he was able to get our medium size company better coverage at a greatly reduced rate. I would strongly encourage any company that would like to save money on their insurance costs to have Larry review their existing plan.
Carlson and Associates is a great company and I'm thrilled they are part of our team! read lessPK -
Kevin Owens has been my agent for about two years. He has proven to me time and again that he truly values his clients. He remains responsive and proactive and has never yielded in his... read moreKevin Owens has been my agent for about two years. He has proven to me time and again that he truly values his clients. He remains responsive and proactive and has never yielded in his pursuit of improving my plans. He has not only repeatedly improved my rates but he has been unwavering in his tolerance of my excessive questions. I don’t quite understand everything and Kevin has always ensured I am fully appraised of my plans and how they benefit me. I will be a lifelong customer and have recommended the majority of my family as I wouldn’t stand for them not experiencing the same care and quality. I value nothing more than a reliable and trustworthy advocate In the protection of what I’ve worked so hard for. Kevin is undeniably, exactly that. read less
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I've been a customer of Carlson and Associates since moving to Gig Harbor 5 years ago. I currently work with Antone who is fantastic! He listens to what we are needing in regards... read moreI've been a customer of Carlson and Associates since moving to Gig Harbor 5 years ago. I currently work with Antone who is fantastic! He listens to what we are needing in regards to policies and he takes it from there. He's prompt in calling back with all requested quotes or information. The customer service that he offers is great and I recommend him to anyone. Carlson and Associates work with a number of insurance companies which is great as the options that are available make getting the best rates easy with more money in my pocket...which I love. Keep up the great work Carlson and Associates especially Antone! (He's option #6 when calling) read less
Lisa -
Kevin Owens has handled all of my family’s insurance needs for several years. I have found that having a single “expert” who can provide comprehensive strategy and support for home, auto, life, umbrella and more... read moreKevin Owens has handled all of my family’s insurance needs for several years. I have found that having a single “expert” who can provide comprehensive strategy and support for home, auto, life, umbrella and more has proved incredibly valuable. I feel that my family is better protected and the amount of time and energy I need to spend coordinating the different elements of insurance dramatically decreased when I came to Kevin. He is a true expert who delivers outstanding service each time I need him. I feel lucky to have him as an agent and recommend him to anyone in need of insurance! Truly first class! read less
Matthew -
My husband and I own a small business and we have nothing but excellent things to say about working with Antone. He not only helped us with our insurance needs for the business but our... read moreMy husband and I own a small business and we have nothing but excellent things to say about working with Antone. He not only helped us with our insurance needs for the business but our personal home insurance as well. He was beyond helpful in answering any questions and was actually able to help us find a plan which will save us money. We truly appreciate this company. read less
Elizabeth