Tag: additional insured

What is an Additional Insured and Why is Additional Insured Protection So Important?

With new legislation, court rulings, and insurance changes, keeping up with the world of compliance is anything but simple. As for picking risk management priorities, a topic stands out when it comes to keeping a company covered against loss events – additional insured endorsements. Get them right and a company benefits from an added layer […]

Written by myCOI on May 26, 2017

Is Coverage For An Additional Insured Equal to Coverage For A Named Insured?

As an executive at an organization that relies on contractors and vendors, there can be an overwhelming amount of terminology and lingo to keep track of. And on top of that, legislation and rulings can vary from state to state and seemingly small nuances can turn upside down into big legal messes. It’s important that […]

Written by myCOI on January 31, 2017

Construction Industry Trends For Additional Insureds

Recently, several members of the myCOI team attended the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) Construction Risk Conference in Orlando, Florida. During their time at the conference, they were able to learn from experienced and respected industry leaders. The IRMI conference offered broad, unbiased education, an unparalleled networking experience, and access to key decision makers in […]

Written by myCOI on December 28, 2016

Construction Industry Trends For Additional Insureds

Recently, several members of the myCOI team attended the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) Construction Risk Conference in Orlando, Florida. During their time at the conference, they were able to learn from experienced and respected industry leaders. The IRMI conference offered broad, unbiased education, an unparalleled networking experience, and access to key decision makers in […]

Written by on December 28, 2016

There can be Big Differences Between a Certificate Holder & an Additional Insured

You serve as an executive at a construction or heavy manufacturing firm. You rely on your insurance policies to protect the company and its employees. As for the subcontractors and other third parties working on the job, do you trust their policies to cover your company against property damage and bodily injury claims as well? […]

Written by myCOI on July 26, 2016

The Basics of Additional Insured Endorsements

We’re often asked by our clients to help them understand what an additional insured is and how to make sure they’re properly fulfilling their contract requirements and protecting their business. In its most basic form an additional insured endorsement identifies a specific third party that is covered by another company’s insurance for claims against them. […]

Written by myCOI on May 11, 2015

The Basics of Additional Insured Endorsements

We’re often asked by our clients to help them understand what an additional insured is and how to make sure they’re properly fulfilling their contract requirements and protecting their business. In its most basic form an additional insured endorsement identifies a specific third party that is covered by another company’s insurance for claims against them. […]

Written by on May 11, 2015

Do you have the correct additional insured endorsements?

You have collected a certificate of insurance from your tenant or vendor, but are you listed as an additional insured on the correct additional insured endorsement? The only way to confirm your company is protected is if you and your tenants/vendors have the correct policies and endorsements in place. A certificate of insurance listing additional insured […]

Written by myCOI on January 30, 2015

Do you have the correct additional insured endorsements?

You have collected a certificate of insurance from your tenant or vendor, but are you listed as an additional insured on the correct additional insured endorsement? The only way to confirm your company is protected is if you and your tenants/vendors have the correct policies and endorsements in place. A certificate of insurance listing additional insured […]

Written by on January 30, 2015

Recent Changes In Insurance Status Affects Companies Seeking Additional Insured Status

By: Charles P. Edwards, Partner at Barnes & Thornburg, LLP For those companies that are seeking additional insured status, keep in mind that there have been major changes in how that insurance status is written. The Insurance Services Office, the drafter of many “standard form” insurance policies and endorsements, has been paring back coverage for […]

Written by myCOI on July 30, 2014

Differences in Additional Insured for Ongoing vs. Completed Operations

When things go wrong, all insurance endorsements must be right. If not, additional insured coverage under the named insured’s commercial general liability (CGL) policy can be in doubt. One major pitfall of additional insured endorsements comes from language regarding operations as “ongoing” or “completed.” These two little words make a big difference in how and […]

Written by myCOI on December 11, 2013

Differences in Additional Insured for Ongoing vs. Completed Operations

When things go wrong, all insurance endorsements must be right. If not, additional insured coverage under the named insured’s commercial general liability (CGL) policy can be in doubt. One major pitfall of additional insured endorsements comes from language regarding operations as “ongoing” or “completed.” These two little words make a big difference in how and […]

Written by on December 11, 2013