Liability ACORD 126 · revised Jun 2017

ACORD 126: Commercial General Liability Section

ACORD 126 supplements a broader commercial insurance application with detail specific to general liability coverage.

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How to fill out ACORD 126

What your insurance producer enters in each section, and why it matters.

Applicant Information

Confirms the business name and address, usually pulled from the main ACORD 125 application.

Premium Basis

States how premium is calculated, for example by payroll, sales, or square footage.

General Liability Schedule

Lists each location and classification code covered under the policy.

Loss History

Summarizes prior general liability claims, if any.

The mistake that actually matters

This form is usually submitted alongside ACORD 125, not on its own; submitting it without the main application is a common rejection reason.

Where to submit this form

Submitted to the underwriter alongside the main commercial insurance application.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need ACORD 125 as well?

Yes, ACORD 126 supplements the main ACORD 125 application and isn’t typically submitted alone.

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