What is a Certificate of Insurance?
A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document issued by an insurance company that summarizes a policyholder's coverage—including the type of insurance, coverage limits, and the policy's effective dates. It serves as proof that a vendor or outside party carries active insurance that meets SCU's standards.
A COI is not a contract and does not modify the terms of any insurance policy—it simply confirms that coverage exists and is currently in force.
Insurance we require from vendors and partners doing business with SCU
(Vendor requirements / limits / when COIs are needed)
A Certificate of Insurance is required from any outside individual or organization that:
- Provides services, performs work, or delivers goods on SCU property
- Enters into a contract or agreement with the university
- Performs or presents at a university-sponsored event
- Rents or uses SCU facilities for a non-university event
- Operates as a vendor, contractor, or consultant on behalf of SCU
Suppliers doing business with SCU or entering campus are required to maintain certain insurance coverages. The specific requirements depend on the nature of the goods or services being provided and are detailed in our Minimum Insurance Limits Requirements Matrix.
To help suppliers understand what is expected, a Sample Certificate of Insurance is available as a visual reference. Please note that the sample reflects standard requirements—actual requirements may vary based on the scope and nature of your work with SCU.
Requesting a Certificate of Insurance from SCU
(When a 3rd party needs proof of our coverage)
If the link above does not automatically direct you to the COI request email template, please send the following information to risk@scu.edu:
- Certificate Holder Name (The vendor or entity that is requesting the Certificate of Insurance)
- Certificate Holder Address
- Insurance Limits Requested
- Event Name
- Event Date(s)
- Special Instructions (If the vendor has any special instructions or requests an Additional Insured, please put the instructions here)
- OPTIONAL: A copy of the contract