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Prequalify With Criteria-Specific Detailed Analysis For general contractors, developers, builders, and business owners, hiring a subcontractor is one of the greatest risks affecting business stability, profitability, and reputation. Delayed or defective work may result in subcontractor default or failure, which in turn may throw off the entire project and compound project costs enormously. The resulting... Read more »...
Growing evidence shows that certificate of insurance (COI) tracking services must go beyond basic certificate collection to actually create COI compliance. On average, seven out of ten received COIs from your vendors are out of compliance. The risk is real, and companies need more than just tracking software to protect themselves. With dedicated account management... Read more »...
Trust drives successful business partnerships, but trust needs proof through superior customer service, dependability, and results. CertFocus by Vertikal RMS became a trusted partner for hundreds of companies by delivering the highest certificate of insurance compliance rates in the industry. In equity partnership with the Insurance Services Office (now part of the Verisk Analytics Family... Read more »...
Compare prequalification software options. Learn how expert financial analysis prevents costly defaults. Complete 2025 buyer's guide....
October 13th, 2025 | News Article
Learn how to request certificates of insurance from vendors with step-by-step instructions, requirements, and automated tracking....
EMR rating measures construction safety vs. the industry average. Learn how EMR affects insurance costs and project qualification....
Do subcontractors need insurance? Learn coverage requirements, state laws, and why contractors' insurance doesn't cover subcontractor work....
COI tracking costs $4 to $10 per year for a software license solution and $10 to $30 per year for both software and service....
Compare the top 8 subcontractor prequalification software platforms in 2025. Expert reviews of PreQual, Procore, COMPASS & more....