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This document is a request form for obtaining an insurance certificate and additional insured status, meant for departments and researchers at SDSU. It outlines the necessary information and documentation

How to fill out request for insurance certificate

How to fill out REQUEST FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE / ADDITIONAL INSURED

1. Obtain the REQUEST FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE / ADDITIONAL INSURED form from your insurance provider.
2. Fill in the name of the insured party at the top of the form.
3. Enter the name and address of the additional insured party.
4. Specify the type of insurance coverage needed (e.g., general liability, auto insurance).
5. Provide the policy number associated with the requested coverage.
6. Include the effective date and expiration date for which the certificate is requested.
7. Sign and date the form.
8. Submit the completed form to your insurance agent or provider for processing.

Who needs REQUEST FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE / ADDITIONAL INSURED?

1. Businesses that need to provide proof of insurance to clients or partners.
2. Contractors who are required to add clients as additional insureds on their insurance policies.
3. Landlords who need evidence of insurance from tenants.
4. Event organizers needing coverage for venues and vendors.
5. Any entity that requires liability protection in contractual agreements.

People Also Ask about

What are the risks of naming an additional insured?

There is also a risk of being under-insured or uninsured as additional insureds. Second, there is the risk of breaching a contract, thus potentially becoming the insurer of the other party when they are the party obligated to provide additional insured coverage.

How to get an additional insured endorsement?

Once you know the name and address of the company or individual that you want to add to your coverage, get in contact with your insurer and make the request. Even though you're not taking out a new policy, the endorsement will appear as a separate document under your policy.

What is an additional insured agreement?

An additional insured is defined as a person, group, or location that is added to a business insurance policy that you have purchased. Essentially, it's a way of extending the named insured's coverage to others.

Who requests certificates of insurance?

Potential clients or independent contractors may ask for proof of insurance coverage before agreeing to work with you. That's why it's important for small businesses to have a COI.

What is an additional insured endorsement?

An additional insured endorsement is an amendment to one party's insurance policy which adds another party (also called the “additional insured”) as an insured under the policy.

What is the abbreviation for additional insured?

additional insured (AI)

How to be added as an additional insured?

To add an AI to a CGL policy, the named insured should contact their insurer and provide the party's name and address. The cost to list an AI varies depending on the insurance company but can be as low as $50. Some insurers even permit policyholders to pay a flat rate and add as many as they would like.

Can you add an additional insured to a cargo policy?

Depending on the contract, the company or broker you are hauling for might need to be added as an additional insured or request to be a certificate holder. Truckers frequently receive one of these requests before they can haul a load or comply with a contract with a shipper.

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What is REQUEST FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE / ADDITIONAL INSURED?

A REQUEST FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE / ADDITIONAL INSURED is a formal request made to an insurance provider to issue a certificate of insurance that includes an additional insured status for another party, typically to provide evidence of liability coverage.

Who is required to file REQUEST FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE / ADDITIONAL INSURED?

Typically, contractors, subcontractors, or businesses entering into a contract requiring liability coverage for another party are required to file a REQUEST FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE / ADDITIONAL INSURED.

How to fill out REQUEST FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE / ADDITIONAL INSURED?

To fill out a REQUEST FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE / ADDITIONAL INSURED, you should provide the name and address of the insured, the additional insured's details, the type of coverage required, the effective dates of the insurance, and any specific clauses needed in the policy.

What is the purpose of REQUEST FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE / ADDITIONAL INSURED?

The purpose is to provide proof of insurance coverage and to ensure that additional parties are protected under the insured's policy, transferring some liability risk to the insurer.

What information must be reported on REQUEST FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE / ADDITIONAL INSURED?

It must report the insured's name, policy number, coverage limits, description of operations, effective dates, and the additional insured's name and address.