Insurance Requirements

Under the terms and conditions of an agreement, service contract, or lease of space, an outside organization, contractor, consultant or vendor is required to show evidence of adequate insurance coverage by furnishing to the California State University San Marcos a certificate or certificates of insurance that include additional insured endorsements. Insurance requirements should be commensurate with the activities associated with damage to person or property.

 
I. Certificate of Insurance (COI) evidencing coverages of:

  • Commercial General Liability comprehensive or commercial insurance minimum limits each occurrence $1,000,000, general aggregate $2,000,000 aggregate placed with current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII.

  • Workers' Compensation (as required by the state of California).

  • Employer's Liability insurance $1,000,000 (for those with employees).

  • Business Auto coverage of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence (if necessary).    

  • Errors and Omissions (for professional service consultants).

 
All certificates of insurance require the following:

o    Provide for thirty (30) days advance written notice to the University of cancellation of any of the insurance coverage

o    Provide for the Acceptability of Insurers rating, AM Best – AVII or equivalent unless otherwise agreed to by the University

o    Name the State of California, State of California, Trustees of the California State University, California State University San Marcos, and each of their officers, officials, employees, authorized representatives, agents and volunteers, the "University" as additional insureds, except for professional liability and workers’ compensation insurance.

II.      Endorsements

There are many endorsements available to meet the University’s insurance requirement. Some sample Commercial General Liability endorsements include:

  • Outside Organizations - Additional Insured – Managers or Lessors of Premises sample

             Insurance Services Office Form #  CG 20 11 01 96

  • Vendors & Contractors - Additional Insured – Owners, Lessees or contractors (Form B) sample

             Insurance Services Office Form # CG 20 10 11 85

III.      Indemnity/Hold Harmless Provision

Under the terms and conditions of an agreement, service contract, or lease of space, an outside organization, contractor, consultant or vendor is required to agree to the terms of the California State University San Marcos’ indemnity/hold harmless provision. Please contact Procurement for more information.