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Certificates of insurance
A look at certificates of insurance
This resource kit provides an overview of some recent court decisions regarding the issuance of certificates of insurance. 2 pages
Certificates of insurance-an agent’s legal actions and recourse
This resource kit explores various laws for states in the Northeast pertaining to what can and cannot be included on certificates of insurance. 2 pages
Certificates of insurance—for information only
An in-depth review of certificates of insurance including E&O concerns, legal ramifications, standards, cancellation notice, Insurance Department rulings and commonly asked questions and answers. 4 pages
Certificates of insurance—for information only
Comprehensive discussion of the legalities, policy terms, E&O concerns and cancellation issues with certificates of insurance. 4 pages
Certificates of insurance—for information only
An in-depth review of certificates of insurance, including E&O concerns, legal ramifications, standards, cancellation notices, Insurance Department rulings and commonly asked questions and answers. 7 pages
Certificates of insurance—for information only
Comprehensive discussion of the legalities, policy terms, E&O concerns and cancellation issues with certificates of insurance. 6 pages
Chapter 137—HB 419-FN—Insurance certificates
A New Hampshire Insurance Department bulletin outlining the changes regarding issuance of insurance certificates. 2 pages
COI and failure to place or renew coverage
Offers suggestions on how to avoid E&O claims related to certificates of insurance and the failure to place or renew coverage. 2 pages
COI: Important, dangers and worthless?
This resource kits discusses what certificates of insurance are to be used for and what they shouldn’t be used for. 3 pages
Connecticut certificates of insurance law
A comprehensive review of what certificates were intended for and also what they were not. Outlines Connecticut’s new certificates of insurance legislation.
Connecticut law forbids certain certificate of insurance requests
A comprehensive question-and-answer piece for agents and brokers regarding Public Act 14-74 regarding the proper use of certificates of insurance. 2 pages
Litigation involving certificates of insurance
This resource kit explores some of the recent court decisions involving certificates and offers some strategies to help avoid some of the pitfalls surrounding the processing of certificates. 3 pages
More on additional insureds
This resource kit discusses items included on certificates of insurance and touches on a few issues that are commonly misunderstood by certificate holders. 3 pages
New Hampshire law forbids certain certificate of insurance requests (RSA Section 412:6-b)
A comprehensive question-and-answer piece for agents and brokers regarding RSA Section 412:6-b regarding the proper use of certificates of insurance. 2 pages
New Jersey law forbids certain certificate of insurance requests
A comprehensive question-and-answer piece for agents and brokers regarding Chapter 195 of the Laws of 2015 regarding the proper use of certificates of insurance. 2 pages
New York state certificate of insurance law—Article 5
Copy of the certificates of insurance statute. 3 pages
NYDFS approves PIANY-recommended language for naming additional insureds on certificates of insurance
This resource kit offers information on additional insureds on certificates of insurance and sample language for use when dealing with additional insureds. 1 page
Please be advised: New York Law forbids certain certificates of insurance requests
A comprehensive question-and-answer piece for agents and brokers regarding Chapter 552 of the Laws of 2014 regarding the proper use of certificates of insurance. 2 pages
Requests for ‘primary and noncontributory’ language on certificates
An in-depth discussion of requests to add general contractors as additional insureds and an explanation of what certificates were meant and not meant to do. 2 pages
Sample New York City Department of Transportation acknowledgment letter
A sample for agents to use in handling certificates of insurance relating to the New York City Department of Transportation. 1 page
The certificate has to reflect the policy
A comprehensive question-and-answer piece discuss what can and can’t be on a certificate of insurance. 1 page