ACORD 25 (2016/03), Certificate of Liability Insurance Instructions
This form contains 129 fields organized into 14 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Authorized Representative | ||
| Authorized Representative Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the authorized representative who is signing or certifying this Certificate of Liability Insurance.
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| Automobile Liability (Coverage Row 2) | ||
| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Insurer Letter | Text |
Enter the single-letter code or identifier (for example 'A') that corresponds to the insurer providing the automobile liability coverage shown on this row.
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| Automobile Liability (Coverage Row 2) - Any Auto | Checkbox |
Check this box when the automobile liability coverage applies to any auto.
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| Automobile Liability (Coverage Row 2) - Owned Autos Only | Checkbox |
Check this box when the automobile liability coverage applies only to autos owned by the insured.
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| Automobile Liability (Coverage Row 2) - Hired Autos Only | Checkbox |
Check this box when the automobile liability coverage applies only to autos the insured hires.
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| Automobile Liability (Coverage Row 2) - Autos Only | Checkbox |
Check this box when the automobile liability coverage applies only to autos (as indicated on the form).
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Covered Autos (Any/Owned/Hired) | Text |
Enter which autos are covered under this policy row (for example 'Any Auto', 'Owned Autos Only', or 'Hired Autos Only').
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| Automobile Liability (Coverage Row 2) - Scheduled Autos | Checkbox |
Check this box when the automobile liability coverage applies only to specifically scheduled autos listed on the policy.
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| Automobile Liability (Coverage Row 2) - Non‑Owned Autos Only | Checkbox |
Check this box when the automobile liability coverage applies only to autos not owned by the insured (non‑owned autos).
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| Automobile Liability (Coverage Row 2) - (additional Autos option) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the automobile liability coverage applies to the additional autos option shown on the form.
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Covered Autos (Scheduled/Non-owned) | Text |
Enter coverage specifics for scheduled or non-owned autos applicable to this policy row (for example 'Scheduled Autos' or 'Non-Owned Autos Only').
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Additional Insured (ADDL) | Text |
Indicate whether an additional insured is included for this coverage by entering a value such as 'Yes' or the additional insured's name; leave blank if not applicable.
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Subrogation Waived (SUBR/WVD) | Text |
Enter 'Yes' if subrogation is waived for this coverage or leave blank/enter 'No' if not waived.
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Policy Number | Text |
Enter the insurer's policy number for the automobile liability coverage shown on this row.
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Policy Effective Date | Date |
Enter the effective date of the automobile liability policy for the coverage shown on this row.
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Policy Expiration Date | Date |
Enter the expiration date of the automobile liability policy for the coverage shown on this row.
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Combined Single Limit (Ea accident) | Number |
Enter the combined single limit amount that applies per accident for this automobile liability policy row.
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Bodily Injury (Per person) | Number |
Enter the bodily injury limit amount per person for the automobile liability coverage shown on this row.
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Bodily Injury (Per accident) | Number |
Enter the bodily injury limit amount per accident for the automobile liability coverage shown on this row.
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Property Damage (Per accident) | Number |
Enter the property damage limit amount per accident for the automobile liability coverage shown on this row.
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Additional/Sub-limit Amount | Number |
Enter any additional limit, sub-limit or related numeric limit detail that applies to this automobile liability coverage row.
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| Automobile Liability (Row 2) - Primary Limits Column Amount | Number |
Enter the primary dollar limit amount shown in the limits column for this automobile liability coverage row.
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| Certificate Date | ||
| Certificate Date | Date |
Enter the date this Certificate of Liability Insurance is issued.
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| Certificate Holder | ||
| Certificate Holder | Text |
Enter the full name of the certificate holder (organization or individual) exactly as it should appear on the certificate.
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| Certificate Holder City | Text |
Enter the city for the certificate holder's mailing address.
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| Certificate Holder State/Province | Text |
Enter the state or province for the certificate holder's mailing address (use the standard two-letter code if required).
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| Certificate Holder ZIP/Postal Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP or postal code for the certificate holder's mailing address.
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| Certificate Identifiers (Certificate / Revision #) | ||
| Certificate Number | Text |
Enter the unique identifier or policy certificate number assigned to this Certificate of Liability Insurance.
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| Revision Number | Text |
Enter the revision or version number for this certificate to indicate which revision of the document this represents.
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| Commercial General Liability (Coverage Row 1) | ||
| Coverage Row 1 - Insurer Letter | Text |
Enter the insurer letter code associated with this coverage row (e.g., A, B, C) to identify which insurer provides the coverage.
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| Row 1 - Commercial General Liability | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate that Commercial General Liability coverage is provided for Coverage Row 1.
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| Row 1 - Claims-Made | Checkbox |
Check this box if the Commercial General Liability coverage is provided on a claims-made basis. Fill only if the 'Row 1 - Commercial General Liability' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Row 1 - Commercial General Liability
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| Row 1 - Occurrence | Checkbox |
Check this box if the Commercial General Liability coverage is provided on an occurrence basis. Fill only if the 'Row 1 - Commercial General Liability' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Row 1 - Commercial General Liability
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| Row 1 - Additional Description Line 1 | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate an additional description or sub-item entry on the first supplemental line for this coverage. Fill only if the 'Row 1 - Commercial General Liability' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Row 1 - Commercial General Liability
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| Coverage Row 1 - Claims-Made Indicator | Text |
Enter a value to indicate whether this policy is claims-made (for example, 'Yes' if Claims-Made applies), otherwise leave blank.
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| Row 1 - Additional Description Line 2 | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate an additional description or sub-item entry on the second supplemental line for this coverage. Fill only if the 'Row 1 - Commercial General Liability' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Row 1 - Commercial General Liability
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| Coverage Row 1 - Occurrence Indicator | Text |
Enter a value to indicate whether this policy is an occurrence form (for example, 'Yes' if Occurrence applies), otherwise leave blank.
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| Row 1 - General Aggregate Applies Per: Policy | Checkbox |
Check this box if the general aggregate limit for this coverage applies per policy. Fill only if the 'Row 1 - Commercial General Liability' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Row 1 - Commercial General Liability
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| Row 1 - General Aggregate Applies Per: Project | Checkbox |
Check this box if the general aggregate limit for this coverage applies per project. Fill only if the 'Row 1 - Commercial General Liability' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Row 1 - Commercial General Liability
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| Row 1 - General Aggregate Applies Per: Location | Checkbox |
Check this box if the general aggregate limit for this coverage applies per location. Fill only if the 'Row 1 - Commercial General Liability' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Row 1 - Commercial General Liability
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| Row 1 - Other | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate that an alternate basis or other specification applies (provide details on the 'OTHER' line). Fill only if the 'Row 1 - Commercial General Liability' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Row 1 - Commercial General Liability
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| Coverage Row 1 - Gen'l Aggregate 'Other' Description | Text |
If the general aggregate limit applies to an 'Other' category, specify that other designation here. Fill only if the 'Gen'l Aggregate Limit Applies Per - OTHER' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Row 1 - Other
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| Coverage Row 1 - Additional Insured Indicator | Text |
Enter a value to indicate whether Additional Insured coverage applies for this policy (for example, 'Yes' if Additional Insured applies), otherwise leave blank.
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| Coverage Row 1 - Subrogation Waiver Indicator | Text |
Enter a value to indicate whether subrogation is waived or other special wording applies for this policy (for example, 'Yes' if subrogation is waived), otherwise leave blank.
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| Coverage Row 1 - Policy Number | Text |
Enter the insurance policy number assigned by the insurer for this coverage.
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| Coverage Row 1 - Policy Effective Date | Date |
Enter the effective date when this policy period begins.
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| Coverage Row 1 - Policy Expiration Date | Date |
Enter the expiration date when this policy period ends.
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| Coverage Row 1 - Each Occurrence Limit | Number |
Provide the limit amount that applies to each occurrence under this commercial general liability policy.
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| Coverage Row 1 - Damage to Rented Premises Limit | Number |
Provide the limit amount that applies to damage to rented premises for each occurrence under this policy.
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| Coverage Row 1 - Medical Expenses (Any one person) Limit | Number |
Provide the limit amount that applies to medical expenses per person under this policy.
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| Coverage Row 1 - Personal & Advertising Injury Limit | Number |
Provide the limit amount that applies to personal and advertising injury under this policy.
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| Coverage Row 1 - General Aggregate Limit | Number |
Provide the general aggregate limit amount that applies for this policy.
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| Coverage Row 1 - Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit | Number |
Provide the products and completed operations aggregate limit amount for this policy.
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| Coverage Row 1 - Other Limit Description | Text |
If an 'Other' limit type is used, specify the description or label for that other limit. Fill only if the 'Gen'l Aggregate Limit Applies Per - OTHER' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Row 1 - Other
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| Coverage Row 1 - Other Limit Amount | Number |
Provide the amount for the 'Other' limit specified for this coverage row. Fill only if the 'Gen'l Aggregate Limit Applies Per - OTHER' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Row 1 - Other
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| Description of Operations / Locations / Vehicles | ||
| Description of Operations / Locations / Vehicles | Text |
Provide a detailed description of the insured's operations, locations, and vehicles to be covered — include addresses, nature of operations, and relevant vehicle details (e.g., make/model, unit or VIN) as needed. Fill only if the 'Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability (Y/N)' is 'Yes'.
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| End-of-Table / Policy Summary Fields | ||
| End-of-Table Marker | Text |
Enter a short reference code or marker used to indicate the end of the policy summary table.
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| Description of Operations / Locations / Vehicles | Text |
Provide a concise description of the insured's operations, locations, and/or vehicles relevant to the policies listed above.
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| Policy Number (end row) | Text |
Enter the insurance policy number associated with the final coverage row of the table.
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| Policy Effective Date (end row) | Date |
Enter the policy's effective date for the final coverage row.
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| Policy Expiration Date (end row) | Date |
Enter the policy's expiration date for the final coverage row.
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| Limit Amount — Column A | Number |
Enter the monetary limit amount for the coverage in the left limits column on the final row.
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| Limit Amount — Column B | Number |
Enter the monetary limit amount for the coverage in the right limits column on the final row.
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| E.L. Each Accident — Limit (Column A) | Number |
Enter the employer's liability limit amount for 'Each Accident' in the left of the two limit columns. Fill only if the 'Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Y/N' is 'Y'.
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| E.L. Each Accident — Limit (Column B) | Number |
Enter the employer's liability limit amount for 'Each Accident' in the right of the two limit columns. Fill only if the 'Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Y/N' is 'Y'.
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| E.L. Disease — Each Employee (Column A) | Number |
Enter the employer's liability limit amount for 'Disease — Each Employee' in the left of the two limit columns. Fill only if the 'Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Y/N' is 'Y'.
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| E.L. Disease — Each Employee (Column B) | Number |
Enter the employer's liability limit amount for 'Disease — Each Employee' in the right of the two limit columns. Fill only if the 'Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Y/N' is 'Y'.
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| E.L. Disease — Policy Limit (Column A) | Number |
Enter the employer's liability policy limit for 'Disease — Policy Limit' in the left of the two limit columns. Fill only if the 'Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Y/N' is 'Y'.
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| E.L. Disease — Policy Limit (Column B) | Number |
Enter the employer's liability policy limit for 'Disease — Policy Limit' in the right of the two limit columns. Fill only if the 'Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Y/N' is 'Y'.
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| General | ||
| Certificate Holder Name | Text | |
| Certificate Holder Address Line 1 | Text | |
| Certificate Holder Address Line 2 | Text | |
| Insured | ||
| Insured Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the insured (company or individual) exactly as it should appear on the certificate.
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| Insured Address Line 1 | Text |
Enter the insured's primary street address or P.O. Box (first address line).
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| Insured Address Line 2 | Text |
Enter any additional address information for the insured such as suite, floor, building, or a continuation of the street address.
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| Insured City | Text |
Enter the city of the insured's mailing or business address.
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| Insured State | Text |
Enter the state or province for the insured's address (use the standard two-letter postal abbreviation where applicable).
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| Insured ZIP/Postal Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP or postal code for the insured's address.
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| Insurers (Insurer A - Insurer F & NAIC #s) | ||
| Insurer A Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the company listed as Insurer A on the certificate.
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| Insurer A NAIC # | Number |
Enter the NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) company code for Insurer A.
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| Insurer B Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the company listed as Insurer B on the certificate.
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| Insurer B NAIC # | Number |
Enter the NAIC company code for Insurer B.
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| Insurer C Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the company listed as Insurer C on the certificate.
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| Insurer C NAIC # | Number |
Enter the NAIC company code for Insurer C.
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| Insurer D Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the company listed as Insurer D on the certificate.
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| Insurer D NAIC # | Number |
Enter the NAIC company code for Insurer D.
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| Insurer E Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the company listed as Insurer E on the certificate.
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| Insurer E NAIC # | Number |
Enter the NAIC company code for Insurer E.
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| Insurer F Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the company listed as Insurer F on the certificate.
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| Insurer F NAIC # | Number |
Enter the NAIC company code for Insurer F.
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| Producer / Producer Contact | ||
| Producer Name | Text |
Full legal name of the insurance producer or agency issuing this certificate.
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| Producer Address Line 1 | Text |
First line of the producer's mailing address (street address or P.O. Box).
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| Producer Address Line 2 | Text |
Second line of the producer's mailing address (e.g., suite, building or additional street information).
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| Producer Address Line 3 | Text |
Additional address information for the producer such as city, county or other location details not entered above.
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| Producer City | Text |
City for the producer's mailing address.
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| Producer State / ZIP | Text |
State abbreviation and ZIP code for the producer's mailing address.
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| Producer Contact Name | Text |
Full name of the person at the producing agency who should be contacted regarding this certificate.
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| Producer Contact Phone | Text |
Telephone number (include area code and extension if applicable) for the producer contact.
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| Producer Contact Fax | Text |
Fax number (include area code) for the producer or contact person.
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| Producer Contact E-mail | Text |
E-mail address for the producer contact where certificate-related communications should be sent.
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| Umbrella / Excess Liability (Coverage Row 3) | ||
| Row 3 - Insurer Letter | Text |
Enter the insurer reference letter from the Insurer(s) section that identifies which insurer provides this umbrella/excess liability coverage.
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| UMBRELLA LIAB | Checkbox |
Check this box when Umbrella Liability coverage is provided for the insured.
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| EXCESS LIAB | Checkbox |
Check this box when Excess Liability coverage is provided for the insured.
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| OCCUR | Checkbox |
Check this box when the Umbrella/Excess Liability coverage is written on an occurrence (OCCUR) basis.
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| CLAIMS-MADE | Checkbox |
Check this box when the Umbrella/Excess Liability coverage is written on a claims-made basis.
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| DED | Checkbox |
Check this box if a deductible (DED) applies to the Umbrella/Excess Liability coverage.
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| RETENTION $ | Checkbox |
Check this box if a retention amount applies to the Umbrella/Excess Liability coverage.
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| Row 3 - Deductible / Retention | Number |
Enter the deductible or retention amount that applies to this umbrella/excess liability coverage in dollars.
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| Row 3 - Additional Insured (Y/N) | Text |
Enter Y or N to indicate whether an Additional Insured is included on this umbrella/excess liability policy.
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| Row 3 - Subrogation Waived (Y/N) | Text |
Enter Y or N to indicate whether subrogation is waived on this umbrella/excess liability policy.
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| Row 3 - Policy Number | Text |
Enter the policy number for this umbrella/excess liability coverage.
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| Row 3 - Policy Effective Date | Date |
Enter the effective date of the umbrella/excess liability policy.
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| Row 3 - Policy Expiration Date | Date |
Enter the expiration date of the umbrella/excess liability policy.
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| Row 3 - Each Occurrence Limit | Number |
Enter the per-occurrence (Each Occurrence) limit amount for this umbrella/excess liability policy in dollars.
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| Row 3 - Aggregate Limit | Number |
Enter the aggregate limit amount for this umbrella/excess liability policy in dollars.
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| Row 3 - Aggregate Applies Per | Text |
Specify how the aggregate limit is applied (for example: POLICY, PROJECT, LOC) for this umbrella/excess liability coverage.
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| Row 3 - Other Limit (if applicable) | Number |
Enter any other specific limit amount applicable to this umbrella/excess liability coverage in dollars, if one applies.
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| Workers' Compensation & Employers' Liability (Coverage Row 4) | ||
| Row 4 - Insurer Letter | Text |
Enter the insurer letter (A, B, C, etc.) that corresponds to the insurer providing the Workers' Compensation & Employers' Liability coverage on row 4.
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| Row 4 - Any Proprietor/Partner/Officer Excluded (Y/N) | Text |
Enter Yes or No to indicate whether any proprietor, partner, executive officer or member is excluded from this Workers' Compensation policy on row 4.
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| Row 4 - N/A Indicator | Text |
Enter N/A if the exclusion question for proprietors/partners/officers does not apply to this Workers' Compensation coverage on row 4.
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| Row 4 - Policy Number | Text |
Enter the policy number for the Workers' Compensation & Employers' Liability coverage shown on row 4.
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| Row 4 - Policy Effective Date | Date |
Enter the effective date of the Workers' Compensation & Employers' Liability policy for row 4.
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| Row 4 - Policy Expiration Date | Date |
Enter the expiration date of the Workers' Compensation & Employers' Liability policy for row 4.
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| Workers' Compensation & Employers' Liability (Coverage Row 4) - Per Statute | Checkbox |
Check this box when the Workers' Compensation coverage for Coverage Row 4 is provided according to statutory requirements (per statute).
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| Workers' Compensation & Employers' Liability (Coverage Row 4) - Other | Checkbox |
Check this box when the Workers' Compensation coverage for Coverage Row 4 is provided on an alternative basis (Other) rather than per statute.
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| Row 4 - Limit Basis (Per Statute / Other) | Text |
Specify whether the Workers' Compensation limits are 'Per Statute' or enter a brief note describing the 'Other' basis for the limits shown on row 4.
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| Row 4 - E.L. Each Accident Amount | Number |
Enter the Employers' Liability limit amount for 'Each Accident' for the policy on row 4.
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| Row 4 - E.L. Disease - Each Employee Amount | Number |
Enter the Employers' Liability limit amount for 'Disease - Each Employee' for the policy on row 4.
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| Row 4 - E.L. Disease - Policy Limit Amount | Number |
Enter the Employers' Liability limit amount for 'Disease - Policy Limit' for the policy on row 4.
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