Synopsis of article:

The standard general liability policy imposes upon the insurer two separate and distinct obligations for the benefit of the insured: the duty to defend and the duty to indemnify. In the typical policy, the insurer agrees to provide a defense against a claim for damages, including the cost of engaging a lawyer for the insured, and to pay damages for which the insured is found responsible.

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