Sample Request for a Certificate of Insurance
To be placed on company letterhead and similar wording used within the contract
[Date]
[Company Name]
[Address]
RE: Current Certificates of Insurance
Dear [Name]:
It is our company’s policy to work only with companies who are properly insured. Please provide the following certificates for the line indicated:
Subcontractor – Provide Certificate of Insurance and maintain insurance for general liability with minimum limits of [$1,000,000 occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate suggested], motor vehicle liability [$1,000,000 suggested], and workers compensation, including employers liability. [Your company name] must be named as an additional insured on the Certificate of Insurance for general liability, and if possible, auto liability.
Fabricator – Provide Certificate of Insurance for general liability with minimum limits of [$1,000,000/$2,000,000 suggested]. [Your company name] must be named as an additional insured on the Certificate of Insurance.
Supplier/Vendor – Provide Certificate of Insurance for general liability coverage with minimum limits of [$1,000,000 suggested].
Design Professional – Provide Certificate of Insurance for general liability and professional liability coverage with minimum limits of [$1,000,000 suggested].
All Certificates of Insurance must be provided directly from your insurance agent, or insurance company.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this request.
Very truly yours,
