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Subcontractor COI Tracking Checklist

Track flooring subcontractor certificates, limits, expiration dates, and endorsement status before audit.

How to use this tool

Track flooring subcontractor certificate of insurance records, limits, expiration dates, endorsement status, follow-ups, review checks, and audit notes.

Who this is for

Contractors and business owners preparing insurance details for a job, contract, quote, certificate request, or renewal.

When to use it

Use it before sending a broker request, certificate request, contract response, renewal packet, or internal insurance review.

How to use it

Enter the details you have, review the generated checklist, and download a copy for your records or broker discussion.

What you get

A downloadable checklist that organizes the insurance details for this task in one place.

Subcontractor COI Tracking Checklist

Track flooring subcontractor certificates, limits, expiration dates, and endorsement status before audit.

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Tracking header

Business: ________________ Project or audit: ________________ Reviewer: ________________ Certificate due date: ________________ Contact email: ________________

Use this checklist before job start, at renewal, and before premium audit. Keep each certificate, endorsement, and renewal notice with the job file.

Certificate log

Complete one line for each flooring subcontractor used on the job or during the audit period.

Columns to complete:

Subcontractor nameTrade or work typeGL carrierGL policy numberGL expirationGL limits confirmedWC carrierWC policy numberWC expirationWC limits confirmedAdditional insured confirmedNotes

Starter row:

Independent hardwood sanding crewFloor sanding or scraping__________________________________________________Per contract: yes / no__________________________________________________Per contract: yes / noOngoing and completed operations checked: yes / no____________________

Blank rows:

__________________________________________________________________________________________yes / no__________________________________________________yes / noyes / no____________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________yes / no__________________________________________________yes / noyes / no____________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________yes / no__________________________________________________yes / noyes / no____________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________yes / no__________________________________________________yes / noyes / no____________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________yes / no__________________________________________________yes / noyes / no____________________

Review checks

Before accepting the certificate, confirm these items and note any gaps.

  • Certificate names the correct subcontractor legal name.
  • Work type matches the flooring work performed, such as carpet, tile, stone, hardwood, sanding, epoxy, or concrete floor work.
  • General liability dates cover the work period.
  • Workers compensation is shown when employees are used or the contract requires it.
  • Limits shown on the certificate match the subcontract or project requirement.
  • Additional insured status is supported by endorsement when required.
  • Primary and noncontributory wording is confirmed when required.
  • Waiver of subrogation is confirmed when required.
  • Completed operations additional insured coverage is checked for work that can fail after installation.
  • Renewal reminder is set at least 30 days before expiration.

Audit notes

Open issues to resolve before audit or final payment:

1. ________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________

Action taken: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

Final review date: __________ Reviewer initials: __________

Next steps

  • Request missing endorsements before the subcontractor starts work.
  • Set reminders for certificates that expire during the project or audit period.
  • Keep certificates and endorsements with contracts, invoices, and payment records.

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Business name, Project or audit, Reviewer, COI due date, Contact email

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Tracking header, Certificate log, Review checks, Audit notes

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