HomeMy WebLinkAboutCertificate of Insurance Guidelines.pdfInsurance Guidelines for the City of Renton
The City of Renton typically requires current insurance certificates for one or more of
the following lines of coverage and minimum insurance limits:
$1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate for Commercial General
Liability (CGL) or Special Event coverage. Limits may be increased for higher than
usual or special liability exposures.
$1,000,000 combined single limit for Auto Liability. Required if a commercial
vehicle will be used in performance of work or delivery of products, beyond normal
commutes.
Proof of Workers’ Compensation coverage, as required by the State of Washington
(provide the Washington L&I or excess coverage policy number).
Excess Liability or Umbrella. Required only if needed to reach minimum CGL or auto
liability coverage limits.
$1,000,000 Professional Liability. Required if professional services (e.g. architect,
engineering, surveying, legal, or medical) are being provided to the city and if those
professional services are excluded from the CGL policy.
$1,000,000 per occurrence Aircraft Liability (including Property Damage Liability).
Required coverage for aircraft tie-down leases.
Requirements unique to the City of Renton:
Name the City of Renton as a Primary and Non-contributory Additional Insured on
the policy (only applies to Commercial General, Auto Liability, Excess/Umbrella,
Special Event, and Aircraft Liability policies).
The City shall be provided with written notice of any policy cancellation within a
minimum of two business days of receipt of such notice by the policy holder.
The city does not represent that the minimum required insurance coverage or limits
are adequate to protect the vendor/contractor/consultant from all liabilities.
Insurance certificate requirements can only be waived with Risk Manager approval.
The certificate holder should read:
City of Renton
ATTN: {enter your City contact’s name here and Department}
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA. 98057
Direct any questions, comments, or concerns to: Gary B. Lamb, Risk Manager
425.430.7669 - direct
425.430.7665 - fax
glamb@rentonwa.gov
Revised 2/01/18