Understanding Certificate of Insurance Requirements

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a one-page document that proves your business carries adequate insurance coverage. Understanding COI requirements is essential for protecting your business from financial and legal risk.

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Understanding Certificate of Insurance Requirements

What is a Certificate of Insurance?

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a one-page document that proves your business carries adequate insurance coverage. Understanding COI requirements is essential for protecting your business from financial and legal risk.

Why Are COIs Required?

Certificates of insurance are required for risk management, contractual compliance, legal protection, and project continuity. They provide verifiable proof that your business has adequate coverage.

  • Protects all parties from financial loss
  • Proves coverage meets contract requirements
  • Demonstrates financial responsibility

Conclusion

Understanding certificate of insurance requirements is crucial for protecting your business. COIs provide verifiable proof of coverage and ensure all parties are protected from financial risk.

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