Continuing Education Credits

This course is approved for 1.5HR CE Credits for BC, AB, SK, MB and ON (Technical Skills).

Course Objectives

By the time you’ve completed this course you’ll be equipped to:

  • Explain what liability is, how it arises and how it affects businesses and insurance

  • Describe the basic structure of a CGL policy including coverage triggers, what is covered and what is not covered

  • Discuss and balance important considerations when purchasing a CGL policy

  • Describe how claims arise, are reported and handled under a CGL policy

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. Important Couse Instructions for Certificate Issuance

    3. Course objectives

    4. Downloadable Material

    1. Chapter Introduction

    2. What is Liability?

    3. What is Liability Insurance?

    4. History of Liability

    5. Understanding legal liability

    6. Sources of Liability and Examples

    7. Why is liability insurance purchased?

    8. Chapter 2 Quiz - Liability and the Law

    1. Chapter Introduction

    2. What is Commercial General Liability/ Public Liability?

    3. Insuring Clauses

    4. Key Terminology

    5. Coverage Conditions and Enhancements

    6. What's Not Covered?

    7. Other Coverage Considerations

    8. Policy Terms and Conditions

    9. Chapter 3 Quiz - General Liability Insurance

    1. Chapter Introduction

    2. What to Expect From Your Broker?

    3. The Application Process

    4. Underwriting Considerations

    5. Should You Buy a Package Policy?

    6. How Much Coverage is Enough?

    7. Common Misconceptions When Purchasing GL Insurance

    8. Chapter 4 Quiz - Buying General Liability Insurance

    1. Chapter Introduction

    2. Coverage Triggers and Examples

    3. Who Can Bring a Claim?

    4. What To Do If There is a Claim?

    5. Minimizing the Chance Of a Claim

    6. Chapter 5 Quiz - Claims

    1. Course Wrap-Up

    2. Course Survey

    3. Westland - General (Public) Liability Final Assessment

About this course

  • 38 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content
  • 1.5 Hours of CE Credits (technical)