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A Certificate of Insurance can be useful, but sometimes it is not enough.If the work involves construction, subcontractors, vehicles, employees on your property, tenant work, vendors at events, or a written contract, you may need to look deeper than the certificate.A COI may show that insurance exists, but it does not automatically prove the work is covered, that you are additional insured, that contract requirements are satisfied, or that the right endorsements are in place.The big takeaway:Bigger risk = deeper review.The COI shows information. The policy determines coverage.Let’s dork out on Certificates of Insurance.
Business Owners: Don’t Stop at the COI #COI #BusinessInsurance #InsuranceDork
One of the biggest homeowners insurance mistakes I see is assuming that all water damage is covered the same way.It sounds logical, but insurance looks at the cause of the loss, not just the damage. In this short, I explain why that assumption can lead to a major coverage gap.Watch here: https://zurl.co/D1CjF#WaterDamage #HomeownersInsurance #MichiganInsurance #InsuranceDork
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Sometimes a Certificate of Insurance may be enough — but it depends on the risk.For lower-risk situations, like a simple delivery, minor service call, low-risk vendor, or basic proof-of-insurance request, a COI may be a reasonable way to confirm that a business carries insurance.But the bigger the risk, the deeper the review.The big takeaway:Small risk = simple review. Bigger risk = deeper review.A COI is useful, but it is not a guarantee. The policy still determines coverage.Let’s dork out on Certificates of Insurance.
When You Can Rely on a COI #coi #businessinsurance #insurancedork
A Certificate of Insurance can be helpful, but it does not prove everything many business owners think it proves.A COI may show policy dates, coverage types, limits, and insurance company information. But it does not automatically prove that the specific work is covered, that exclusions do not apply, that contract requirements are satisfied, or that a claim will be paid.The big takeaway:A COI shows insurance information. The policy determines coverage.So yes, ask for the Certificate of Insurance. Just don’t treat it like a guarantee.Let’s dork out on Certificates of Insurance.
What a COI Doesn’t Guarantee #COI #BusinessInsurance #InsuranceDork
Being listed as the certificate holder on a Certificate of Insurance does not automatically mean you are protected by the policy.This is one of the most common misunderstandings with Certificates of Insurance.The certificate holder is usually just the person or business receiving the certificate. Additional insured status is different. That usually requires specific policy wording or an endorsement added to the policy.So if a contract requires you to be named as an additional insured, do not just look for your name on the certificate and assume you are covered.The big takeaway:Certificate holder means you got the paperwork. Additional insured may mean you got protection.Let’s dork out on Certificates of Insurance.
This COI Mistake Can Leave Business Owners Exposed #CertificateOfInsurance #businessinsurance
A Certificate of Insurance can be very useful, but it is not a guarantee that coverage will apply.A COI may show policy numbers, effective dates, coverage types, limits, and the insurance company. But it does not automatically prove that the specific work is covered, that exclusions do not apply, or that a claim will be paid.The big takeaway:Ask for the certificate. Just don’t treat it like a magic shield.The COI shows information. The policy determines coverage.Let’s dork out on Certificates of Insurance.
A Certificate of Insurance Is Not a Guarantee #CertificateOfInsurance #businessinsurance
A Certificate of Insurance can be helpful, but it is not a guarantee of coverage.A COI usually shows insurance information at one point in time — policy dates, coverage types, limits, and the insurance company. But it does not automatically prove the work is covered, that you are protected, or that a claim will be paid.The big takeaway:A COI shows information. The policy determines coverage.Let’s dork out on Certificates of Insurance.
That Certificate Might Not Prove What You Think #CertificateOfInsurance #BusinessInsurance
A Certificate of Insurance is one of the most commonly requested documents in business insurance — but it is also one of the most misunderstood.Many business owners, landlords, property managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors assume that receiving a Certificate of Insurance means they are protected if something goes wrong.But a COI is not the same thing as an insurance policy.A Certificate of Insurance does not automatically make you an additional insured, guarantee that a claim will be paid, prove the work being done is covered, or confirm that all contract requirements have been satisfied.In this video, Mike Vereecke, aka the Insurance Dork, explains what a Certificate of Insurance actually does, what it does not prove, and why business owners should understand the difference between being listed as a certificate holder and being added as an additional insured.You’ll learn:What a Certificate of Insurance is Why a COI is only a snapshot of insurance information What a COI does and does not prove The difference between certificate holder and additional insured Why additional insured endorsements matter Why contracts, certificates, and insurance policies need to match When a basic certificate may be enough When business owners should ask deeper questionsThe big takeaway:A Certificate of Insurance is useful, but it is not a guarantee.The COI shows information. The policy determines coverage.Thanks for watching Insurance Dork — where we make sense of insurance without putting you to sleep.
Does a Certificate of Insurance Actually Prove You’re Covered?
Happy Mother’s Day from Insurance Dork!Moms protect us in ways insurance never could — with love, patience, snacks, reminders, and somehow knowing exactly where everything is.So today, we’re taking a break from deductibles, coverage limits, and policy exclusions to say thank you to all the amazing moms out there.Whether you’re a mom, stepmom, grandma, foster mom, mother figure, or someone who shows up with that same kind of love — today is for you.From all of us at Customers First Insurance Group, Happy Mother’s Day!#MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #InsuranceDork #CustomersFirstInsuranceGroup #MichiganInsurance #FamilyFirst #ThankYouMom #InsuranceMadeSimple
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