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Requests

Find clear answers and put them to work.

Use this topic when you need to ask an insurance agent or insurer for documents. The practical task is to gather a clear request, identify missing details and follow up with the right person. The guides here help with that handoff; they do not issue certificates or decide what a policy covers.

A clear request in three steps

  1. Confirm the recipient. Obtain the client’s intended legal recipient and mailing address instead of guessing from a trading name.
  2. Describe the job. Keep the project, location, work dates and document deadline together. These are distinct facts and may need different follow-up.
  3. Ask for review. Provide relevant client instructions and ask your agent what can be documented, what remains unresolved and when to expect a response.

Keep your request and the provider’s response together. If the client’s instructions change, describe the change to the agent rather than editing an issued document. Send sensitive supporting material through the agent’s usual secure channel.

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How to request a COI from your agent

A practical sequence for turning a client’s request into a clear message.

October 27, 2026 · Educational guideRead article ↗