Certificates of Insurance For Condominium Associations - Frequently Asked Questions

 

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1) What should I do if I am unable to find my association?

 

Enter only the first two letters/digits of the first word of the Association name. Do not use 'The'.

 

2) What if I do not know the full name of the Condominium Association?

 

You will not be able to prepare a Certificate without entering the first two letters/digits of the first word of the Association name.

 

3) Is the name of the Association the same as the management company?

 

No, the management company may handle many Associations. You need the name of the specific Association.

 

4) Do I need to enter the name of the seller?

 

No, you only need to enter the name of the purchaser.

 

5) What is the amount of insurance?

 

Except in a few isolated cases where there is a building amount shown,

there is no specific amount of insurance. The coverage is Guaranteed

Replacement Cost (shown as Guar.R.C. on the Certificate). The insurance

company will replace the building with material of like kind and quality

for whatever it costs to do so at the time of the loss.

 

6) Who is the Certificate Holder?

 

If there is a mortgage lender, the Certificate Holder is the lender. If

it is a cash transaction, the purchaser is the Certificate Holder.

 

7) What is the mortgage clause?

 

This is how the mortgage company wants to be listed.

 

8) Do I need a loan number to prepare the Certificate?

 

No, the loan number can be printed on the Certificate for

identification, but it is not necessary.

 

9) What information do I need if this is a cash transaction?

 

The name of the Condominium Association. The complete name, street

number, street name, city, state and zip code of the unit purchaser.

 

10) Can I find out the name of the Condominium Association by the address of

the unit?

 

No, You may only find it by the Association name and not by location.

 

11) Is there Fidelity and Employee Dishonesty Coverage?

 

Fidelity and Employee Dishonesty coverage are the same - These are not

two separate coverages. The amount of insurance varies by Association.