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All requests for evidence of insurance, either certificates of insurance or letters evidencing coverage, shall be forwarded to the Director of Risk Management and Insurance. Along with the written request, there should be a copy of the contract/agreement so that the specific insurance requirements can be met. Certificates of Insurance will be processed by the Risk Management and Insurance Department within 5 business days of receipt.
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Liability Insurance Limits & Requirements:
All Contractors and Vendors are required to provide evidence of insurance coverage before commencing work on behalf of the University. Insurance coverage must be maintained for the full term of the contract and any extension.
Minimum coverage limits are as follows:
- General Liability: $2,000,000.00 per occurrence
- Aggregate:$2,000,000.00
- Automobile Liability: $1,000,000.00
- Excess $5,000,000.00
- Workers Compensation: Statutory limits
Any combination of per occurrence and excess totaling 7M or higher is acceptable.
The following language must be included on the Certificate of Insurance:
- Temple University Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education, Its Trustees, Officers, Employees and Agents are Additional Insureds.
- This insurance is primary as to any other valid and collectible insurance force.
All policies shall be underwritten by a carrier licensed in Pennsylvania and rated at least “A” in Best’s Key Rating Guide.
The University reserves the right to require higher limits for a particular event due to the nature of the event or venue the anticipated number of attendees from a contractor or vendor for a particular project or event due to the nature of the event/project.
Insurance certificates can be emailed to Judi McAfee, at mcafeej@temple.edu.
Any questions regarding these insurance requirements should be directed to the Office of Risk Management and Insurance at 215-204-8523.
Insurance requirements for the rental/utilization of Temple University Facilities
Any organization that wishes to rent/utilize a Temple University Facility venue must show that it is fiscally sound and has the resources necessary to underwrite all risks associated with the event. Typically, this proof is provided by way of a certificate of insurance. The organization must
- provide a minimum of $1,000,000 in general liability coverage
- name “Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, its officers, employees and agents” as Additional Insureds
- state that “This Insurance is primary as to any other valid and collectible insurance in force”
Uninsured organizations may purchase coverage for the date(s) of their event through the Tennant User Liability Insurance Program (TULIP). However, insurance coverage must be in place prior to an outside organization/group’s use of University facilities.
The University reserves the right to require higher limits from a contractor or vendor for a particular project or event due to the nature of the event/project, venue or anticipated number of attendees
Please contact your space rental representative for further information.
If you have further questions, please contact Risk Management & Insurance at 215-204-8523.
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