Request a Certificate of Insurance
A certificate of insurance provides proof of coverage for contracts, events or partnerships.
Certificates may be required when:
- Hosting a college event at an off-campus location.
- Entering into a contract with a third party.
Requests may involve:
- A third party requesting proof of RCC coverage.
- RCC requesting proof of insurance from a vendor or contractor.
Submit a Request
Provide the following information to the Risk Management Department:
- Description of the contract or event, including a copy of the agreement.
- Event location, if applicable.
- Start and end dates.
- Certificate holder name and address.
- Certificate holder email and phone number.
- RCC contact name, phone number and email.
- Requested insurance limits, if applicable.
If limits are not specified, standard coverage limits will be used.
RCC cannot add additional insured endorsements. If requested, Risk Management will provide a standard explanation letter.
Vendor and Contractor Requirements
Vendors and contractors working with RCC are generally required to maintain minimum insurance coverage of:
- $1,000,000 per occurrence.
- $2,000,000 general aggregate.
RCC must be listed as an additional insured when required by contract.
Depending on the nature of the work, additional coverage such as automobile liability or workers' compensation insurance may also be required.
Types of Coverage
Auto Liability
Auto liability insurance provides coverage for claims involving bodily injury or property damage arising from the operation of college-owned vehicles.
Employees, students, and volunteers who operate college-owned vehicles, customer vehicles, or personal vehicles for official RCC business must be approved through the RCC Safe Driver Program.
Volunteer Insurance
Volunteer insurance provides limited accident coverage for official college volunteers.
Unpaid interns and practicum students placed at RCC are considered volunteers. Volunteer documentation must be completed and submitted to Human Resources.
General Liability
General liability insurance provides coverage for claims involving bodily injury, property damage, and other liabilities arising from college operations.
This includes:
- Employment practices liability
- Errors and omissions
- Management liability
Professional Liability
Professional liability insurance provides coverage for damages resulting from failure to meet professional standards of care.
At RCC, this primarily applies to clinical instruction and related activities, including nursing, emergency medical services, and other allied health programs.
Professional liability coverage is included within the college's general liability policy.
Workers’ Compensation
Workers' compensation insurance provides benefits to employees who experience work-related injuries or illnesses.
Coverage includes:
- Medical treatment
- Wage replacement as provided by law
- Workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy for workplace injuries under Oregon law.