Moving Certificate Of Insurance (COI)
SF Moving Systems will take care of all your COI requirements
What is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) and why do you need it?
If you are moving to or from a condo or an apartment, the chances are that you will require a COI (Certificate of Insurance). In most cases, building management, as well as Property companies, demand these Certificates of Insurance from your mover simply because they do not want to be held responsible for any damage that may occur during the moving process.
The COI is a formal requirement that includes information as to where you will be relocating to – or from – what is included and how it needs to be utilized. Certain buildings will ask for your COI even before scheduling your moving day and your elevator booking. Avail of the services of a mover you would trust, with experience and willingness to get it right.
SF Moving Systems takes care of all your moving COI needs!
As a East Coast moving company, SF Moving Systems is insured and well versed in obtaining Certificates Of Insurance (COI) for its customers. Even building management requirements at their most intricate, we’ve got your back – quite literally.
We will also handle the CoI. We will send a COI which you will be able to share to the building and their response, you will forward back to us. So that we can send appropriate COI certificates to you and your building if such an email address is provided in the sample.
Our simple COI process & steps
Review our COI process:
- Before the relocation process begins, get in touch with the Building Management and check if a COI is needed, also inquire if they have a template and what information they require. You need to speak with both of your move in & move out building management team.
- Provide any details you received or additional information to your SF Moving Systems contact and authorize us to prepare whatever insurance paperwork may be required. Each building is unique and often has its own desired layout for the COI and there is always one that needs to be filled specifying to whom it will be sent. Such documents are created at the initial planning stage so as to avoid wastage of time that would otherwise be required to correct and amend the documents which we will do for you.
- We will make sure that each of the relevant factors is handled, including: fulfilling the requirement of minimum insurance value and towards the proper timing to ensure that the pollution has been signed and sealed long before your relocation.
- We will also forward you a copy of the COI for your record that you will store in your email and also let you know that it has been endorsed.
- Your approved COI will cover you with the expenses of any building damages that are incidental while moving, this means you do not incur any costs in case this situation does arise.
Certificate of Insurance FAQ”s
Q: What’s in a Certificate of Insurance?
A: COI has the following key information:
- Confirmation that the moving company is insured and a policy outline for that specific building.
- The address of the property you are relocating to or relocating from.
- More clarification regarding what will be covered if there is some damage and the use of the certificate.
Q: How to get a Certificate of Insurance?
A: In getting a certificate of insurance there are a couple of steps involved however you don’t need to worry as we will support you but first, you need to speak with your building managers for the buildings you are leaving and moving for a sample COI. They are usually aware about it and keep a sample copy with them in their office, but if they don’t share it, you can get the details of the certificate holder with the address and any additional entities insured.
Now we will step in and provide you with our COI services. We will issue the certificate from our insurance company and will share a copy with you. Also, at the time of moving we will show up with the hardcopy.
We will cover all the bases to avoid any last minute hassle.
Q: Do I need COI for my move out and move in address?
A: Yes, as mentioned above you need the COI from both the building/property manager, just to avoid any hassle at the time of the delay.
Q: Does everyone need a COI?
A: The best would be, it’s no harm to ask! Just check with your building manager about the same and it’s better to be prepared before starting to move to avoid any delays. In our experience most buildings need one to protect their property from damages.