You have sold a policy to Peter and Betty Jacobs to protect their business against slip and fall lawsuits. What broad area of insurance does this policy represent?

The policy sold to Peter and Betty Jacobs to protect their business against slip and fall lawsuits falls under the category of casualty insurance. This type of insurance primarily provides coverage for legal liability due to negligence or injury caused to others. Slip and fall claims are a common example of liability issues businesses can face, where a customer or visitor may be injured on the premises.

Casualty insurance encompasses various forms of coverage relating to third-party liability, such as general liability insurance, which typically addresses situations involving bodily injury and property damage. The focus is on the insured's legal obligations to others rather than damage to their own property. This means that the policy is designed to protect the Jacobs from potential financial loss arising from claims made against them, rather than insuring their own property or business assets.