Question 1

What is a Certificate of Insurance (COI)?

Accepted Answer

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document issued by an insurance company that verifies a vendor or subcontractor has active insurance coverage. General contractors and property managers require COIs to confirm vendors carry adequate general liability, workers compensation, and other required policies before allowing them on a job site.

Question 2

How does VendorShield automate COI tracking?

Accepted Answer

VendorShield uses AI to analyze uploaded COI PDFs instantly. It extracts policy details including coverage types, limits, effective dates, and insurer information. The system automatically scores each COI for risk, flags coverage gaps against your requirements, and sends alerts before policies expire.

Question 3

Can vendors upload their own COIs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. VendorShield provides each vendor with a self-serve portal link. Vendors can upload their COIs directly without needing an account. This eliminates the back-and-forth email chains that typically slow down compliance.

Question 4

How much does VendorShield cost?

Accepted Answer

VendorShield starts at $49/month for the Starter plan (up to 25 vendors). The Pro plan is $99/month with unlimited vendors and custom compliance rules. Enterprise is $149/month with multi-organization support, SSO, and dedicated support. All plans include a 14-day free trial.

Question 5

What types of businesses use VendorShield?

Accepted Answer

VendorShield is built for general contractors, construction firms, property management companies, and any business that needs to track vendor insurance compliance. If you manage subcontractors or third-party vendors who must carry insurance, VendorShield automates the entire process.

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