Florida Statutes 627.441 – Commercial general liability policies; coverage to contractors for completed operations
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(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) “Contractor” means a contractor or subcontractor performing work on a public construction project under contract with a public agency, as described in s. 255.0517(2).
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 627.441
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Policy: means a written contract of insurance or written agreement for or effecting insurance, or the certificate thereof, by whatever name called, and includes all clauses, riders, endorsements, and papers that are a part thereof. See Florida Statutes 627.402
(b) “Liability insurer” means an insurer issuing a commercial general liability insurance policy in this state to a contractor that provides coverage for liability arising out of completed operations performed by the contractor or on the contractor’s behalf.
(2) A liability insurer must offer coverage at an appropriate additional premium for liability arising out of current or completed operations under an owner-controlled insurance program for any period beyond the period for which the program provides liability coverage, as specified in s. 255.0517(2)(b). The period of such coverage must be sufficient to protect against liability arising out of an action brought within the time limits provided in s. 95.11(3)(b).