Insurance Requirements - Service Providers
San José State University requires a Certificate of Insurance [COI] from all suppliers that provide services to the campus. The minimum insurance coverages are:
- General Liability: A minimum coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate is required. For those working with minors Sexual Abuse and Molestation coverage must be provided.
- Automobile Liability: A minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence is required.
- Worker's Compensation: A minimum coverage of $1,000,000 set by California State Law.
- Errors & Omissions Liability [Professional Liability Insurance]:
Professional services and consulting services must provide proof of professional liability insurance. A minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate is required.
Other Insurance Requirements
- Additional Insured Endorsement: The general liability policy is to include a separate letter of endorsement naming as additionally insured the following: “The State of California, the Trustees of the California State University, San José State University, their officers, employees, representatives, volunteers, and agents shall be covered as an additional insured.”
- A.M. Best Rating: Any insurance policy shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Financial Size Category rating of no less than A: VII.
- Cancellation Notice: Each insurance policy must state that the coverage shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty [30] days prior written notice by certified mail.
Who to List for Insurance for SJSU
Certificate Holder:
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0041
Attn: Strategic Sourcing
Where to Send Certificates of Insurance
Please send certificate of insurance and endorsements to the Contracts Insurance Mailbox. Please note: this email address is for the receipt of COIs, there will be no responses from this email.
