What is better claims made or occurrence

Key Takeaways: An occurrence policy has lifetime coverage for the incidents that occur during a policy period, regardless of when the claim is reported. A claims-made policy only covers incidents that happen and are reported within the policy's timeframe, unless a tail is purchased.

Which is cheaper claims-made or occurrence?

What is the difference in cost between a claims-made policy and an occurrence policy? The claims-made policy costs at least 35% less when you compare the cost of buying a claims-made policy and the unlimited tail against having occurrence coverage for the same period.

What is the purpose of the claims-made form?

What Is a Claims-Made Policy? Insurance companies commonly write policies on a claims-made form. This means your insurer helps cover claims filed during your policy period.

Are most general liability policies claims-made or occurrence?

Claims-Made Policy — a policy providing coverage that is triggered when a claim is made against the insured during the policy period, regardless of when the wrongful act that gave rise to the claim took place. (The one exception is when a retroactive date is applicable to a claims-made policy.