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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSULTANTS IMPORTANT - YOU MAY NOT COMMENCE WORK FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA UNTIL APPROPRIATE INSURANCE HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. TYPES OF INSURANCE REQUIRED: CGL (Commercial General Liability) — CGL insurance is required when the Consultant will be performing services on City property or receiving City grant funds. A $1,000,000.00 per occurrence policy is required. The certificate of insurance must provide 30 days notice of cancellation or material reduction in policy limits. Additionally, the City of Santa Ana, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees shall be named as an additional insured via an additional insured endorsement. The additional insured endorsement shall provide that the Consultant's insurance is primary to any insurance or self-insurance carried by the City as well as a separation of insured's clause. As an alternative, the City of Santa Ana offers vendor's liability insurance. Please call Rosa Flores at 647-5340 for more details. Automobile - Automobile insurance is required when the Consultant will be driving from one City site to another City site in a non -City vehicle. A $1,000,000.00 per occurrence policy for owned, hired and non -owned automobiles is required. Worker's Compensation — In accordance with the provisions of Section 3300 of the California Labor Code, any Consultant with employees must maintain employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000.00 per accident. Worker's Compensation is not required for sole proprietors or a partnership with no employees. However, these Consultants must complete a "Worker's Compensation Declaration." This form may be obtained from City staff. Professional Liability — Professional liability insurance is required for state licensed professionals, such as, engineers, architects, CPAs, attorney and medical professionals. A $1,000.000 policy is required.