Technical Knowledge

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.

Munich Re Launches Inland Flood Endorsement for Small Businesses

The endorsement protects an insured’s building and contents, including business property in a basement, while also providing coverage for business interruption/extra expense and costs associated with moving property to safety or removing debris.

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

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