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:
All certificates of insurance require the following:
Risk Management Tech Letter 2012-01
II. Endorsements
There are many endorsements available to meet the University’s insurance requirement. Some sample Commercial General Liability endorsements include:
Preferred Endorsement
The preferred Additional Insured endorsement, Form CG 20 10 (11/85), is published by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). This form is commonly referred to as the “20 10 11 85.” Basically, this form provides additional insured status for any liability (subject to the policy’s terms and conditions) arising out of the named insured’s operations. This would include liability during the construction process (known as premises and operations) as well as liability after the work is completed (known as completed operations).
Acceptable alternate endorsements
1. Insurance Services Office Form # CG 20 10 10 01 – Owners, Lessees, Contractors“ongoing operations” and “your work” (Stand alone form)
2. Insurance Services Office Forms # CG 20 10 07 04 AND CG 20 37 07 04 – Owners, Lessees, Contractors
(Must have both to obtain same coverage as CG 20 10 11 85 or CG 20 10 10 01 endorsements)
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.