[Hidden-tech] certificate of insurance question

[Sheldon Snodgrass]

Hi Tom and HT,

 

Tom, you may have to bite the bullet.  (What the heck does that expression
really mean anyway?) 

 

Recently, I too was required to show a certificate of Business General
Liability Insurance (aka BOP "Business Owners Insurance Policy"), to a large
corporate client.  They would not waive the requirement.  I went to my
independent insurance agent (not a direct writer like Geico) at set them on
the task of finding me appropriate coverage, which they did.  

 

Now, for $500 bucks a year (a small fraction of what my contract was worth)
,I have a nice little insurance policy which, frankly, I should long ago
have had.  I'm very impressed with the coverages and sleep better knowing
that I'm protected from all manner of unforeseeable accidents that could
seriously impact my business income.

 

I have several great insurance agents I could refer you to if you wish.
Call me if you need to, and congratulations on the win!

 

 

J. Sheldon Snodgrass, MBA

413-244-2294

Close More.  Make More.  Worry Less.

www.SteadySales.com

 

From: hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net
[mailto:hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] On Behalf Of Tom Adams
~ Reelife Productions & Folktography
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 10:38 AM
To: Hidden-Tech Tech
Subject: [Hidden-tech] certificate of insurance question

 

Hi hidden techers,

 

I just landed a big job but the client just emailed me the following:

~~~

"Your proposal looks very good. I am going to process the paperwork today.
However, I will need a copy of your Certificate of Insurance showing General
Liability and Workers' Compensation coverage.  Can you have your insurance
agency forward to me?  Also, we will be sending you a Certification Letter
that you will need to sign and mail back."

~~~

 

I am a sole proprietor, and in the 16 or so years of doing business, I
haven't needed a "Certificate of Insurance showing General Liability and
Workers' Compensation". Any tips on what my response should be or course of
action I should take?

 

thank you for any info... oh wise-technically-inclined-ones

 

Regards,

Tom Adams, Director/Owner

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to educate, entertain & enlighten since 1996

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