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ACORD 126: Commercial General Liability Section.

The commercial general liability section used to organize premises, classifications, exposures, limits, products and completed operations, and other liability-specific information for an account.

Form numberACORD 126
Edition shown in index2025/03
Source reviewed2026-08-24
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ACORD 126 details

How the form is used.

What is ACORD 126 used for?
The commercial general liability section used to organize premises, classifications, exposures, limits, products and completed operations, and other liability-specific information for an account.
Is ACORD 126 editable?
Yes. Request access help from Hedge or choose the electronic fillable PDF in ACORD's licensed Forms Portal.
Which edition is shown?
2025/03 was observed in ACORD's index on 2026-08-24. The intended market decides what it accepts.
Does Hedge host the PDF?
No. Hedge explains the form and links to ACORD's licensed source.
Information organized

Facts to prepare.

  • GL classifications and exposure bases
  • Premises and operations detail
  • Products and completed operations
  • Requested limits and deductibles
  • Additional insured and contract requirements
Quality control

Review before using the form.

  • Reconcile class descriptions with the actual operations narrative
  • Explain subcontracted work and unusual hazards
  • Include a class-specific supplemental when the operations need more detail
Edition, rights, and market boundary

The edition shown is the edition observed in the official index on the review date. Confirm the acceptable edition, jurisdiction, and related forms with the intended market. Hedge links to ACORD's licensed download source and does not host or redistribute the ACORD file.

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Forms commonly considered with ACORD 126.

These relationships help assemble a coherent packet. They do not mean every related form is required for every account.

ACORD 125 / Core application

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Umbrella Section

The umbrella section used to organize requested excess or umbrella limits, underlying policies, exposures, and loss information. The actual relationship to underlying coverage depends on the proposed form and terms.

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ACORD 185 / General liability

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A restaurant and tavern supplement used to organize food, alcohol, entertainment, hours, cooking, delivery, security, and other hospitality exposures.

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ACORD 186 / General liability

Contractors Supplement

A contractors supplement used to describe trade, project mix, payroll, subcontracting, height, depth, residential work, prior projects, and other contracting exposures.

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ACORD 803 / General liability

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Related Hedge forms

Hedge-owned supplements that may add class detail.

These fillable Hedge resources can support preparation but do not replace a required ACORD or market-specific application.

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Common questions

Use ACORD 126 correctly.

Where can I get help accessing the editable ACORD 126 PDF?

Request ACORD 126 from Hedge for help identifying the current edition and an authorized access path, or use ACORD's official Forms Portal. Hedge does not host or redistribute the ACORD PDF.

What information does ACORD 126 collect?

GL classifications and exposure bases; Premises and operations detail; Products and completed operations; Requested limits and deductibles; Additional insured and contract requirements.

Is edition 2025/03 accepted by every market?

No. That is the edition observed in ACORD's index on the source-review date. Confirm the edition, jurisdiction, related forms, and any market-specific application before releasing the packet.

Sources

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Official source

ACORD Forms Index

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Next step

Assemble the account-specific packet.

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