In the dynamic and often complex realm of insurance requirements for contractors and businesses operating within the state of Texas, the Texas Form 1560 emerges as a pivotal document, serving as a certificate of insurance for entities engaged in work with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This form, which underwent its latest revision in January 2012, is an essential instrument for ensuring that all mandatory insurance policies are not only in place but are also compliant with the specific stipulations outlined by TxDOT. It encompasses various aspects of insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Policies, and, if applicable, Umbrella Policies. Each of these coverage types is crucial in safeguarding both the contractor and the state in the event of incidents or accidents that may occur during the execution of a contract. The form serves a dual purpose: it is a declaration of existing coverages and a compliance mechanism, ensuring that insurance policies meet or exceed the pre-set thresholds of liability. Moreover, it includes clauses like the Waiver of Subrogation in favor of TxDOT for Workers' Compensation Insurance, indicating a nuanced understanding of risk management by offering protections specific to the needs of public infrastructure projects. Not only does Form 1560 facilitate a streamlined process by allowing agents to fax or mail the completed document, but it also strictly mandates the provision of accurate and comprehensive insurance information, underpinning the seriousness with which TxDOT approaches contractor insurance coverage. The requirement of this form underscores TxDOT’s commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and financial responsibility, ensuring that contractors are adequately insured, thereby protecting public resources and interests.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Texas Form 1560 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | insurer, txdot form 2489, TX, parenthesis |
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Form 1560 (Rev. 01/12)
Previous editions of this form may not be used. Page 1 of 2
Agents should complete the form providing all requested information then either fax or mail this form directly to the address listed on page two of this form. Copies of endorsements listed below are not required as attachments to this certificate.
This certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no rights upon the certificate holder. This certificate does not confer any rights or obligations other than the rights and obligations conveyed by the policies referenced on this certificate. The terms of the policies referenced in this certificate control over the terms of the certificate.
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Endorsed with a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of TxDOT. |
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Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof, notice will be delivered in accordance with the policy provisions.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY to the Texas Department of Transportation acting on behalf of the State of Texas that the insurance policies named are in full force and effect. If this form is sent by facsimile machine (fax), the sender adopts the document received by TxDOT as a duplicate original and adopts the signature produced by the receiving fax machine as the sender's original signature.
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The Texas Department of Transportation maintains the information collected through this form. With few exceptions, you are entitled on request to be informed about the information that we collect about you. Under §§552.021 and 552.023 of the Texas Government Code, you also are entitled to receive and review the information. Under §559.004 of the Government Code, you are also entitled to have us correct information about you that is incorrect.
Fax completed form to:
Form 1560 (Rev. 01/12) Page 2 of 2
NOTES TO AGENTS:
Agents must provide all requested information then either fax or mail this form directly to the address listed below.
To avoid work suspension, an updated insurance form must reach the address listed below one business day prior to the expiration date. Insurance must be in force in order to perform any work.
Binder numbers are not acceptable for policy numbers.
The certificate of insurance, once on file with the department, is adequate for subsequent department contracts provided adequate coverage is still in effect. Do not refer to specific projects/contracts on this form.
List the contractor's legal company name, including the DBA (doing business as) name as the insured. If a staff leasing service is providing insurance to the contractor/client company, list the staff leasing service as the insured and show the contractor/client company in parenthesis.
The TxDOT certificate of insurance form is the only acceptable proof of insurance for department contracts.
List the contractor's legal company name, including the DBA (doing business as) name as the insured or list both the contractor and staff leasing service as insured when a staff leasing service is providing insurance.
This form may be reproduced.
DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM UNLESS THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION POLICY IS ENDORSED WITH A WAIVER OF SUBROGATION IN FAVOR OF TXDOT.
The SIGNATURE of the agent is required.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE:
The contractor is required to have Workers' Compensation Insurance if the contractor has any employees including relatives.
The word STATUTORY, under limits of liability, means that the insurer would pay benefits allowed under the Texas Workers' Compensation Law.
GROUP HEALTH or ACCIDENT INSURANCE is not an acceptable substitute for Workers' Compensation.
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:
MANUFACTURERS' or CONTRACTOR LIABILITY INSURANCE is not an acceptable substitute for Comprehensive General Liability Insurance or Commercial General Liability Insurance.
BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE POLICY:
If coverages are specified separately, they must be at least these amounts:
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$100,000 for aggregate |
PRIVATE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE is not an acceptable substitute for a Business Automobile Policy.
MAIL ALL CERTIFICATES TO:
Texas Department of Transportation
CST Contract Processing Unit (RA/200 1st Fl.) 125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX