Identification
Full legal names for requesting party and insured, plus contact details for follow-up and certificate delivery.
A correctly completed RLI documents insurance presence, policy limits, and effective dates to align contractual indemnities with actual carrier coverage, reducing exposure and clarifying responsibility between parties.
Requesters should keep a signed, dated copy with the contract file and verify renewals before extensions or additional work.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Required | Yes — vendor signature and date fields |
| Authentication | Email verification or SMS two-factor for high-risk vendors |
| Document Retention | Store signed RLIs in contract repository for retention period |
| Renewal Alerts | Automated reminders 30 and 10 days before expiration |
Ensure the chosen platform preserves timestamps and IP data to meet internal compliance and audit needs.
Full legal names for requesting party and insured, plus contact details for follow-up and certificate delivery.
Complete policy number, carrier name, effective and expiration dates, and specific coverage types listed.
Numeric limits per coverage line, including per-occurrence and aggregate values where applicable.
Name and address exactly matching the contract’s certificate-holder clause for notices.
Signed vendor statement confirming the accuracy of the provided insurance information and authorization to verify.
Space for verifier initials, verification date, and method used (carrier call, e-verify service, or portal lookup).
Ask for RLIs at least 10–15 business days before work starts
Verify policy status 30 days before expiration
Confirm coverage within 3 business days of receiving the certificate
Require valid coverage on or before the contract start date
Update contract file within 5 business days after renewal verification
Procurement issues RLI and sets return deadline
Vendor submits RLI and certificate for review
Risk team confirms policy details with insurer
Automated alerts and periodic re-verification scheduled
| Document Type | Business Services RLI | Service Agreement Annex |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | insurance verification | contractual obligations |
| Signer | insurance agent or insured | contracting parties |
| Legal Force | evidentiary support for insurance | governs business terms |
| Update Frequency | periodic per policy term | usually static unless amended |
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Premium tier) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Optica required standardized RLIs for all subcontractors to reduce verification time
A property manager used RLIs to confirm vendor coverage for on-site maintenance