NEW YORK CITY
The GC needs a COI by Monday. What should I send?
A checklist for NYC contractors requesting a certificate of insurance for a job.
It’s Friday afternoon. Your renovation starts Monday, and the general contractor (GC) just emailed an insurance checklist. Send the written requirements with your request so Metro can see what the GC is asking for.
Copy this checklist
- Insured business name as it appears on your policy.
- Job site and scope including the street address and a short description of the work.
- Start date and certificate deadline. Include both if they differ.
- Certificate holder with the full name and mailing address requested by the GC or building.
- Delivery contact with the name and email address of the person who should receive it.
- Written requirements. Attach the original instructions or sample certificate and flag any wording the GC specifically requested.
If the job starts soon
Include the deadline when you submit the request. If the requirements mention an endorsement or you’re unsure your policy meets them, ask Metro to review the instructions before you confirm anything to the GC.
Contact Metro
Already insured through Metro? Use the COI form. If you need coverage for the job, use the contractor quote form.