Certificates of Insurance

Can a COI List Lower Limits than the Umbrella?

An insured has a $5-million limit on their umbrella policy but wants to show only a $2-million limit on the certificate of insurance. Is it permissible for an agent to list lower limits on the COI than what the policy actually provides?

Does Adding Language to a COI Constitute Fraud?

An agent insures a small general contractor that is considering performing work for a large local school system. The school is requesting that a clause be added to the certificate of insurance.

COI Requests: Is There a Blanket Additional Insured Endorsement?

A client’s policy includes an endorsement which provides “blanket additional insured” status to the entity with whom they have a written contract, but the certificate holder still insists that the certificate of insurance must specifically list both it an

Should You Ever Alter Language on a COI?

A client asks an agent to alter a certificate of insurance and add specific language to the description. The agent is concerned about losing a $900,000 account if they don’t fulfill the request.