What is a Certificate of Insurance?
A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document issued by an insurance company that summarizes a policyholder's coverage—including the type of insurance, coverage limits, and the policy's effective dates. It serves as proof that a vendor or outside party carries active insurance that meets ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s standards.
A COI is not a contract and does not modify the terms of any insurance policy—it simply confirms that coverage exists and is currently in force.
Insurance we require from vendors and partners doing business with ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½
(Vendor requirements / limits / when COIs are needed)
A Certificate of Insurance is required from any outside individual or organization that:
- Provides services, performs work, or delivers goods on ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ property
- Enters into a contract or agreement with the university
- Performs or presents at a university-sponsored event
- Rents or uses ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ facilities for a non-university event
- Operates as a vendor, contractor, or consultant on behalf of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½
Suppliers doing business with ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ or entering campus are required to maintain certain insurance coverages. The specific requirements depend on the nature of the goods or services being provided and are detailed in our Minimum Insurance Limits Requirements Matrix.
To help suppliers understand what is expected, a Sample Certificate of Insurance is available as a visual reference. Please note that the sample reflects standard requirements—actual requirements may vary based on the scope and nature of your work with ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½.
Requesting a Certificate of Insurance from ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½
(When a 3rd party needs proof of our coverage)
If the link above does not automatically direct you to the COI request email template, please send the following information to risk@scu.edu:
- Certificate Holder Name (The vendor or entity that is requesting the Certificate of Insurance)
- Certificate Holder Address
- Insurance Limits Requested
- Event Name
- Event Date(s)
- Special Instructions (If the vendor has any special instructions or requests an Additional Insured, please put the instructions here)
- OPTIONAL: A copy of the contract