Explainers
Insurance compliance, in plain English
Short guides on certificates of insurance, the endorsements your contracts require, and how to run a review process that holds up — written for the people who actually collect the paperwork.
What is a certificate of insurance (COI)?
What a certificate of insurance is, what it proves (and what it doesn't), and why religious organizations collect one from every vendor and contractor.
5 min read
Additional insured: the endorsement that actually protects you
Why being listed as certificate holder is not the same as being an additional insured, and how to check the endorsement on a vendor's certificate.
6 min read
COI tracking best practices for faith organizations
A practical workflow for collecting, reviewing, and renewing certificates of insurance across many locations, vendors, and contracts.
7 min read
Waiver of subrogation, primary & non-contributory, and notice of cancellation
Plain-English explanations of the three endorsements most often required in vendor contracts, and what to look for on the certificate.
6 min read