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The COI Dictionary

Waiver of subrogation

Definition

A promise by the contractor's insurer not to sue you to recover what it paid on a claim. Construction contracts usually require it on general liability, auto and workers' compensation.

CG 24 04WC 00 03 13

On the certificate

A "Y" in the SUBR WVD column for each policy that carries it.

What to check

An endorsement for each policy your contract names: CG 24 04 or a blanket version for general liability, and WC 00 03 13 or a state form for workers' compensation.

The common gap

The waiver is on general liability but missing from workers' compensation, the line where an injured worker's claim lands.

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