At first glance, managing Certificates of Insurance (COIs) with spreadsheets, email reminders, or filing cabinets seems “good enough.” But what many contractors don’t realize is that manual COI tracking carries hidden costs — in time, compliance risk, and even lost revenue.
The Time Drain
Manually tracking COIs means:
- Logging policy details into spreadsheets
- Checking expiration dates by hand
- Chasing subcontractors for updates
- Sorting through cluttered email threads
These repetitive tasks pull project managers away from higher-value work and slow down project timelines.
The Compliance Risk
Manual systems are prone to human error. Common mistakes include:
- Entering incorrect expiration dates
- Misplacing certificates in folders
- Forgetting to follow up before coverage lapses
Just one missed COI renewal can expose your company to costly liability.
The Financial Impact
The true cost of manual tracking often shows up later:
- Legal Fees: Covering uninsured incidents.
- Project Delays: Waiting on updated paperwork.
- Higher Insurance Premiums: Gaps in compliance raise red flags.
- Lost Bids: Owners and GCs are less likely to trust contractors with sloppy compliance systems.
Why Automation Is Smarter
Automated COI tracking eliminates these hidden costs by:
- Extracting policy data instantly with AI
- Sending automated renewal reminders
- Providing real-time compliance dashboards
- Centralizing COIs in one secure location
How ConCOI Saves Contractors Money
With ConCOI, contractors cut down on wasted hours, reduce liability risks, and build trust with owners by showing clear compliance. What looks like a small software investment often pays for itself many times over by preventing just one uninsured incident.
Final Thoughts
Manual COI tracking might seem free, but the hidden costs add up fast. From wasted time to legal exposure, relying on spreadsheets is no longer practical for modern contractors. Automation is the smarter, safer, and more cost-effective way forward.
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