1 AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
AND USI INSURANCE SERVICES LLC
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES (this "Agreement") is made between the City of Redondo Beach, a chartered municipal corporation ("City") and USI Insurance Services LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Consultant" or “Contractor”).
The parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Description of Project or Scope of Services. The project description or scope of services to be provided by Consultant, and any corresponding responsibilities of City, or services required to be performed by City are set forth in Exhibit "A."
2. Term and Time of Completion. Consultant shall commence and complete the project or services described in Exhibit "A" in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit "B".
3. Compensation. City agrees to pay Consultant for work performed in accordance with Exhibit "C".
4. Insurance. Consultant shall adhere to the insurance requirements outlined in Exhibit “D”, unless otherwise waived by the City’s Risk Manager. * * * * *
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Independent Contractor. Consultant acknowledges, represents and warrants that Consultant is not a regular or temporary employee, officer, agent, joint venturer or partner of the City, but rather an independent contractor. This Agreement shall not be construed as a contract of employment. Consultant shall have no rights to any benefits which accrue to City employees unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement. Due to the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement, the City shall not withhold state or federal income taxes, the reporting of which shall be Consultant's sole responsibility.
2. Brokers. Consultant acknowledges, represents and warrants that Consultant has not hired, retained or agreed to pay any entity or person any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
3. City Property. All plans, drawings, reports, calculations, data, specifications, videos, graphics or other materials prepared for or obtained pursuant to this Agreement shall upon request be delivered to the City within a reasonable time, 2 and the rights thereto shall be deemed assigned to the City. If applicable, Consultant shall prepare check prints upon request. Said plans, drawings, reports, calculations, data, specifications, videos, graphics or other materials, shall be specific for the project herein and shall not be used by the City for any other project without Consultant's consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be obligated to assign any proprietary software or data developed by or at the direction of Consultant for Consultant's own use; provided, however, that Consultant shall, pursuant to Paragraph 14 below, indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from and against any discovery or Public Records Act request seeking the disclosure of any such proprietary software or data.
4. Inspection. If the services set forth in Exhibit "A" shall be performed on City or other public property, the City shall have the right to inspect such work without notice. If such services shall not be performed on City or other public property, the City shall have the right to inspect such work upon reasonable notice.
Inspections by the City shall not relieve or minimize the responsibility of Consultant to conduct any inspections Consultant has agreed to perform pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall be solely liable for said inspections performed by Consultant. Consultant shall certify in writing to the City as to the completeness and accuracy of each inspection required to be conducted by Consultant hereunder.
5. Services. The project or services set forth in Exhibit "A" shall be performed to the full satisfaction and approval of the City. In the event that the project or services set forth in Exhibit "A" are itemized by price in Exhibit "C", the City in its sole discretion may, upon notice to Consultant, delete certain items or services set forth in Exhibit "A", in which case there shall be a corresponding reduction in the amount of compensation paid to Consultant. City shall furnish Consultant to the extent available, with any City standards, details, specifications and regulations applicable to the Project and necessary for the performance of Consultant's services hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any and all additional data necessary for design shall be the responsibility of Consultant.
6. Records. Consultant, including any of its subcontractors shall maintain full and complete documents and records, including accounting records, employee time sheets, work papers, and correspondence pertaining to the project or services set forth in Exhibit "A". Consultant, including any of its subcontractors shall make such documents and records available for City review or audit upon request and reasonable notice, and shall keep such documents and records, for at least four (4) years after Consultant's completion of performance of this Agreement.
Copies of all pertinent reports and correspondence shall be furnished to the City for its files.
3 7. Changes and Extra Work. Unless otherwise provided herein, all changes and/or extra work under this Agreement shall be provided for by a subsequent written amendment executed by City and Consultant.
8. Additional Assistance. If this Agreement requires Consultant to prepare plans and specifications, Consultant shall provide assistance as necessary to resolve any questions regarding such plans and specifications that may arise during the period of advertising for bids, and Consultant shall issue any necessary addenda to the plans and specifications as requested. In the event Consultant is of the opinion that City's requests for addenda and assistance is outside the scope of normal services, the parties shall proceed in accordance with the changes and extra work provisions of this Agreement.
9. Professional Ability. Consultant acknowledges, represents and warrants that Consultant is skilled and able to competently provide the services hereunder, and possesses all professional licenses, certifications, and approvals necessary to engage in its occupation. City has relied upon the professional ability and training of Consultant as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement.
Consultant shall perform in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and standards of Consultant's profession.
10. Business License. Consultant shall obtain a Redondo Beach Business License before performing any services required under this Agreement. The failure to so obtain such license shall be a material breach of this Agreement and grounds for immediate termination by City; provided, however, that City may waive the business license requirement in writing under unusual circumstances without necessitating any modification of this Agreement to reflect such waiver.
11. Termination Without Default. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the City may, in its sole and absolute discretion and without cause, terminate this Agreement at any time prior to completion by Consultant of the project or services hereunder, immediately upon written notice to Consultant. In the event of any such termination, Consultant shall be compensated for: (1) all authorized work satisfactorily performed prior to the effective date of termination; and (2) necessary materials or services of others ordered by Consultant for this Agreement, prior to Consultant’s receipt of notice of termination, irrespective of whether such materials or services of others have actually been delivered, and further provided that Consultant is not able to cancel such orders. Compensation for Consultant in such event shall be determined by the City in accordance with the percentage of the project or services completed by Consultant; and all of Consultant's finished or unfinished work product through the time of the City's last payment shall be transferred and assigned to the City. In conjunction with any termination of this Agreement, the City may, at its own expense, make copies or extract information from any notes, sketches, computations, drawings, and specifications or other data, whether complete or not. 4 12. Termination in the Event of Default. Should Consultant fail to perform any of its obligations hereunder, within the time and in the manner provided or otherwise violate any of the terms of this Agreement, the City may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of such termination, stating the reasons for such termination. Consultant shall be compensated as provided immediately above, provided, however, there shall be deducted from such amount the amount of damages if any, sustained by the City by virtue of Consultant's breach of this Agreement.
13. Conflict of Interest. Consultant acknowledges, represents and warrants that Consultant shall avoid all conflicts of interest (as defined under any federal, state or local statute, rule or regulation, or at common law) with respect to this Agreement. Consultant further acknowledges, represents and warrants that Consultant has no business relationship or arrangement of any kind with any City official or employee with respect to this Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that in the event that Consultant shall be found by any judicial or administrative body to have any conflict of interest (as defined above) with respect to this Agreement, all consideration received under this Agreement shall be forfeited and returned to City forthwith. This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement for one (1) year.
14. Indemnity. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Consultant hereby agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to defend protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, volunteers, attorneys, and agents (collectively “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all claims, including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property, demands, charges, obligations, damages, causes of action, proceedings, suits, losses, stop payment notices, judgments, fines, liens, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses of every kind and nature whatsoever, in any manner arising out of, incident to, related to, in connection with or arising from any act, failure to act, error or omission of Consultant’s performance or work hereunder (including any of its officers, agents, employees, Subcontractors) or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the Agreement, or its failure to comply with any current or prospective law, except for such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant’s obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant or Indemnitees. This indemnification obligation shall survive this Agreement and shall not be limited by any term of any insurance policy required under this Agreement.
a. Nonwaiver of Rights. Indemnitees do not and shall not waive any rights that they may possess against Consultant because the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement.
5 b. Waiver of Right of Subrogation. Consultant, on behalf of itself and all parties claiming under or through it, hereby waives all rights of subrogation and contribution against the Indemnitees.
15. Insurance. Consultant shall comply with the requirements set forth in Exhibit "D." Insurance requirements that are waived by the City's Risk Manager do not require amendments or revisions to this Agreement.
16. Non-Liability of Officials and Employees of the City. No official or employee of the City shall be personally liable for any default or liability under this Agreement.
17. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals, with respect to this Agreement, including without limitation all environmental laws, employment laws.
18. Non-Discrimination. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes prohibiting discrimination, including but not limited to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Consultant shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment. Consultant shall include a similar non-discrimination provision in all subcontracts related to the performance of this Agreement.
19. Limitations upon Subcontracting and Assignment. Consultant acknowledges that the services which Consultant shall provide under this Agreement are unique, personal services which, except as otherwise provided herein, Consultant shall not assign or sublet to any other party without the prior written approval of City, which approval may be withheld in the City's sole and absolute discretion. In the event that the City, in writing, approves any assignment or subletting of this Agreement or the retention of subcontractors by Consultant, Consultant shall provide to the City upon request copies of each and every subcontract prior to the execution thereof by Consultant and subcontractor. Any attempt by Consultant to assign any or all of its rights under this Agreement without first obtaining the City’s prior written consent shall constitute a material default under this Agreement.
The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition, on a cumulative basis, of twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the ownership interest in Consultant or twenty-five percent (25%) or more the voting control of Consultant (whether 6 Consultant is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture or otherwise) shall constitute an assignment for purposes of this Agreement.
Further, the involvement of Consultant or its assets in any transaction or series of transactions (by way of merger, sale, acquisition, financing, transfer, leveraged buyout or otherwise), whether or not a formal assignment or hypothecation of this Agreement or Consultant’s assets occurs, which reduces Consultant’s assets or net worth by twenty-five percent (25%) or more shall also constitute an assignment for purposes of this Agreement.
20. Subcontractors. Consultant shall provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform any approved subcontracting duties. Consultant shall not engage the services of any person or persons now employed by the City without the prior written approval of City, which approval may be withheld in the City's sole and absolute discretion.
21. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes any previous oral or written agreement; provided, however, that correspondence or documents exchanged between Consultant and City may be used to assist in the interpretation of the exhibits to this Agreement.
22. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a subsequent written amendment executed by both parties.
23. Conflicting Provisions. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and those of any exhibit or attachment hereto, this Agreement proper shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of any two or more exhibits or attachments hereto, those prepared by the City shall prevail over those prepared by Consultant.
24. Non-Exclusivity. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the services provided by Consultant hereunder shall be non-exclusive, and City reserves the right to employ other contractors in connection with the project.
25. Exhibits. All exhibits hereto are made a part hereof and incorporated herein by reference; provided, however, that any language in Exhibit "A" which does not pertain to the project description, proposal, or scope of services (as applicable) to be provided by Consultant, or any corresponding responsibilities of City, shall be deemed extraneous to, and not a part of, this Agreement.
26. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
27. Confidentiality. To the extent permissible under law, Consultant shall keep confidential its obligations hereunder and the information acquired during the performance of the project or services hereunder.
7 28. Third Parties. Nothing herein shall be interpreted as creating any rights or benefits in any third parties. For purposes hereof, transferees or assignees as permitted under this Agreement shall not be considered "third parties."
29. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Venue for any litigation or other action arising hereunder shall reside exclusively in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, Southwest Judicial District.
30. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event either party to this Agreement brings any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees (including expert witness fees) and costs.
This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
31. Claims. Any claim by Consultant against City hereunder shall be subject to Government Code §§ 800 et seq. The claims presentation provisions of said Act are hereby modified such that the presentation of all claims hereunder to the City shall be waived if not made within six (6) months after accrual of the cause of action.
32. Interpretation. Consultant acknowledges that it has had ample opportunity to seek legal advice with respect to the negotiation of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be interpreted as if drafted by both parties.
33. Warranty. In the event that any product shall be provided to the City as part of this Agreement, Consultant warrants as follows: Consultant possesses good title to the product and the right to transfer the product to City; the product shall be delivered to the City free from any security interest or other lien; the product meets all specifications contained herein; the product shall be free from material defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery; and the product shall be fit for its intended purpose(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, consumable and maintenance items (such as light bulbs and batteries) shall be warranted for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery. All repairs during the warranty period shall be promptly performed by Consultant, at Consultant's expense, including shipping.
Consultant shall not be liable under this warranty for an amount greater than the amount set forth in Exhibit "C" hereto.
34. Severance. Any provision of this Agreement that is found invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed severed and all remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
35. Authority. City warrants and represents that upon City Council approval, the Mayor of the City of Redondo Beach is duly authorized to enter into and execute this Agreement on behalf of City. The party signing on behalf of Consultant 8 warrants and represents that he or she is duly authorized to enter into and execute this Agreement on behalf of Consultant, and shall be personally liable to City if he or she is not duly authorized to enter into and execute this Agreement on behalf of Consultant.
36. Waiver. The waiver by the City of any breach of any term or provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.
SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE
9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement in Redondo Beach, California, as of this 18th day of March, 2025.
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, USI INSURANCE SERVICES LLC,
a chartered municipal corporation a Delaware limited liability company __________________________ By: _______________________
James A. Light, Mayor Name:_______________________
Title: _______________________
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ __________________________
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk Diane Strickfaden, Risk Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Michael W. Webb, City Attorney
Gary Delaney
Senior Vice President
10 EXHIBIT "A"
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND/OR SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT’S DUTIES
Consultant shall perform the insurance broker services described herein for the City’s plans as follows:
• VSP
• Dental PPO and HMO Plan
• Life Insurance Plan
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (“AD&D”) Plan
• Long Term Disability (“LTD”) Plan
• Employee Assistance (“EA”) Plan
A. General Services
1. Provide renewal services, including but not limited to:
a. Resolution of aggregate factors, including trends and cost projections. b. Recommendations for plan design refinements.
c. Allocation of plan rates by division.
d. Scheduled ongoing meetings with City staff.
e. Negotiate renewal rates based on the industry and market trends and analysis.
2. Service the following areas.
a. Provide claims utilization analysis, claim experience updates, general servicing support, problem resolution, and strategic consulting. b. Review and interpret contracts post placement to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and best practices. c. Participate in conference calls and assist with general benefit communications.
3. Deliver the following materials to the City.
a. Financial analysis comparing premiums to claims reports in aggregate. b. Plan utilization analysis.
c. Plan design issues and recommendations.
d. Vendor implementation support.
e. Networks and provider management oversight.
f. Resolve service problems and provide support.
g. Vendor communications, including but not limited to, summary plan descriptions and contract language.
h. Benchmarking of costs and contributions.
i. Employee benefit communication materials.
11 B. On Call Duties
Upon City’s request, provide additional duties, including:
1. Meet with the City to assist in the management of City’s employee benefits plans and program (collectively “Plans and Programs”).
2. Assist in the design, implementation and administration of City’s new and existing Plans and Programs.
3. Ensure the City’s Plans and Programs are in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Communicate any updates on any legislative changes that may affect these Plans and Programs.
4. Recommend procedures and/or policies to ensure legal compliance.
5. Conduct research and analysis on various topics, including but not limited to, legal updates and industry trends.
6. Provide detailed responses to inquiries from City staff.
7. Provide guidance on items, including without limitation, trends in benefit plans, and methods for improving cost containment and administration.
8. Assist in the development and preparation of employee benefit communication materials.
9. Conduct training for City staff on all aspects of the City’s Plans and Programs.
10.Provide operational and administrative support for the rollout of City’s new Plans and Programs.
C. Evaluation and Analysis
1. Review and recommend value added services to the City’s Plans and Programs, including but not limited to, modifications to orthodontia benefits and additional preventative care services, such as an x-ray at no charge.
2. Conduct periodic evaluations of plan providers’ performance and their compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Prepare and submit the performance reports to Delta Dental. 12 3. Prepare and review an analysis of all reports submitted by plan providers, including without limitation, claims utilization analysis. Recommend modifications to improve the City’s Plans and Programs.
4. Upon City’s request, provide comparison reports of other employers’ Plans and Programs to determine competitiveness.
5. Maintain full and accurate records of all matters and services provided to City’s Plans and Programs. Upon City’s request, provide all spreadsheets, assumptions, and calculations, which shall include comparative rates from different providers.
D. Coordination of the Request for Proposal (“RFP”) Process and Contract Administration
1. Develop RFPs and associated cost estimates in accordance with the City’s policies.
2. Manage the RFP process, including:
a. Preparing a comprehensive report of the proposals received. b. Evaluating and recommending the proposals.
c. Developing responses to protests from the RFP process.
3. Make presentations to City designated staff regarding the RFP’s recommendations.
4. Coordinate RFPs for all Plans and Programs with the City.
5. Recommend items to negotiate with benefit plan providers, including but not limited to, plan design, cost (rates), and quality of services.
6. Assist in developing and implementing agreements with selected health and welfare providers, and third-party administrators (“TPA”) in accordance with City’s schedule and requirements.
7. Review and analyze all benefit plan provider agreements to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and City’s requirements.
8. Assist with the development, negotiation and implementation of performance standards and service level guarantees with City’s benefit plan providers.
9. Negotiate with health and welfare providers regarding several matters including but not limited to, premium rates, benefit levels, performance standards and 13 guarantees, agreement terms and conditions, quality assurance standards, utilization and performance reports, statistical and/or financial reports, and plan specific data.
E. Additional Services
1. Recommend appropriate premium rates and reserve levels to maintain the viability of the City’s Plans and Programs.
2. Ensure the City’s Plans and Programs provide quality and cost-effective benefits for the employees.
3. Provide actuarial costing for new and proposed legislative mandates affecting the City’s Plans and Programs.
4. Assist the City in ensuring Plans and Programs compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including analysis and application of the laws and regulations.
5. Conduct on-site training programs about legislative updates and best practice seminars.
F. Brokerage Intermediaries
Consultant may utilize the services of other intermediaries, including but not limited to, wholesale brokers, excess and surplus lines brokers, reinsurance intermediaries and underwriting managers, to assist in the marketing of the insurance coverages. 14 EXHIBIT "B"
TERM AND TIME OF COMPLETION
TERM. This Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2025 and shall continue until December 31, 2027, unless otherwise terminated as herein provided.
15 EXHIBIT "C"
COMPENSATION
Provided Consultant is not in default under this Agreement, Consultant shall be compensated as provided below.
A. AMOUNT. Consultant shall be paid commissions for placing and servicing the City’s plans as follows:
Plan Commission Percentage
VSP Vision Plan 10% of the premium paid by VSP
Dental PPO Plan 3% of the premium paid by Delta Dental
Dental HMO Plan 5% of the premium paid by Delta Dental
Life Insurance Plan
10% of the premium paid by the Standard Insurance
Company
AD&D Plan
10% of the premium paid by the Standard Insurance
Company
LTD Plan
10% of the premium paid by the Standard Insurance
Company
EA Plan 0% of the premium
Consultant acknowledges that no commission will be paid for EA Plan services. In the event Consultant utilizes an affiliated intermediary broker for services described in Section F of Exhibit “A”, the broker’s compensation shall be paid out of the insurers paid premiums in accordance with their schedule. Consultant shall provide written disclosure of the total compensation paid to any affiliated intermediaries to the City before binding any coverage on the City’s behalf.
B. METHOD OF PAYMENT. Consultant shall be paid a commission in accordance with Section A of this Exhibit “C”.
C. SCHEDULE FOR PAYMENT. Consultant shall receive quarterly commission payments from Delta Dental, the Standard Insurance Company, and VSP for all applicable commissions as outlined in Section A of this Exhibit “C”.
D. NOTICE. Written notices to City and Consultant shall be given by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and addressed to or personally served on the following parties.
Consultant: USI Insurance Services LLC
21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 380
Torrance, CA 90503
Attn: Gary L. Delaney, CEBS Senior Vice President, Employee 16 Benefits
City: City of Redondo Beach
Human Resources Department
415 Diamond Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Attn: Diane Strickfaden, Director of Human Resources
All notices, including notices of address changes, provided under this Agreement are deemed received on the third day after mailing if sent by registered or certified mail.
Changes in the respective address set forth above may be made from time to time by any party upon written notice to the other party.
17 EXHIBIT “D”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSULTANTS
Without limiting Consultant’s indemnification obligations under this Agreement, Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, or employees.
Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001).
Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).
Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Employer’s Liability Insurance.
Minimum Limits of Insurance
Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project.
Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
Other Insurance Provisions
The general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
Additional Insured Endorsement:
General Liability: The City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers shall be covered as insureds with respect to liability arising out of work 18 performed by or on behalf of the Consultant. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance, or as a separate owner’s policy.
Automobile Liability: The City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers shall be covered as insureds with respect to liability arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the Consultant.
For any claims related to this project, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to state that the inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to impair the rights of one insured against another insured, and the coverages afforded shall apply as though separate policies had been issued to each insured.
Each insurance policy shall be in effect prior to awarding the contract and each insurance policy or a successor policy shall be in effect for the duration of the project.
The maintenance of proper insurance coverage is a material element of the contract and failure to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of contract on the Consultant’s part.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII and which are authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California by the Department of Insurance.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements should be on the City authorized forms provided with the contract specifications. Standard ISO forms which shall be subject to City approval and amended to conform to the City’s requirements may be acceptable in lieu of City authorized forms. All certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by the City before the contract is awarded. The City reserves the right to require complete certificates of insurance evidencing coverage required by these specifications at any time.
19 Subcontractors
Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
Risk Management
Consultant acknowledges that insurance underwriting standards and practices are subject to change, and the City reserves the right to make changes to these provisions in the reasonable discretion of its Risk Manager.
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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 THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer any rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
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ACORDTM CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
Federal Insurance Company
ACE American Insurance Company
12/24/2024
USI Insurance Services LLC
333 Westchester Ave, Suite 102
White Plains, NY 10604
914 459-6200
Faith Keegan
914 459-6200 610 537-4220
[email protected]
USI Inc.
100 Summit Lake Drive
Suite 400
Valhalla, NY 10595
20281
22667
A X
X
X X 36081490 01/01/2025 01/01/2026 1,000,000
1,000,000
10,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
A
X X
X X 73637447 01/01/2025 01/01/2026 1,000,000
A X X
X 10000
X X 56719728 01/01/2025 01/01/2026 25,000,000
25,000,000
B
N
X 71834771 01/01/2025 01/01/2026 X
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
The General Liability, Commercial Auto and Umbrella policies include an automatic Additional Insured endorsement that provides Additional Insured status to the Certificate Holder, only when there is a written contract that requires such status, and only with regard to work performed on behalf of the Named Insured.
Waiver of Subrogation and Primary Non-Contributory wording included as required by written contract.
Coverage is extended to all subsidiaries and DBAs of USI Insurance Services.
City of Redondo Beach is named as Additional Insured when required by written contract or agreement.
City of Redondo Beach
415 Diamond Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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