Atlasafe articles
Plain-English explainers from the Atlasafe team.
Atlasafe vs myCOI
Atlasafe vs myCOI: a self-service system of record for your own insurance program versus a managed-service COI tracking platform. Snapshot 2026-09-10.
September 10, 2026
Atlasafe vs TrustLayer
Atlasafe vs TrustLayer: a self-service system of record for your own program versus an AI-powered third-party verification platform. Snapshot 2026-09-10.
September 10, 2026
COI tracking spreadsheet template (free download)
A free COI tracking spreadsheet template: vendor, carrier, coverage lines, limits, expiry, and proof location, with a weekly routine.
September 10, 2026
How Claims Affect Business Insurance Premiums
How claims affect business insurance premiums: claims history drives the loss ratio and experience rating your carrier uses to price renewals.
September 6, 2026
How to Request Loss Runs From Your Carrier
Loss runs come from your carrier or broker, usually within a few business days. Here is what to include in the request and where to file the report.
September 6, 2026
Insurance Claims Tracking: Best Practices
Insurance claims tracking best practices: record each claim's status, dates, adjuster contacts, and notes so nothing stalls before renewal.
September 6, 2026
What Is a Loss Ratio in Insurance?
Loss ratio is incurred losses divided by earned premium. Here is how it is computed, what underwriters read into it, and what a good ratio looks like.
September 6, 2026
Atlasafe pricing: what each tier costs
How Atlasafe pricing is metered: active policies tracked, unlimited users, and a link to the live pricing page. No amounts are repeated here.
August 30, 2026
Atlasafe vs Certificial
Atlasafe vs Certificial compared honestly: managing your own insurance program versus verifying vendors' certificates through a network. Sourced 2026 pricing.
August 20, 2026
getBCS alternatives for vendor compliance tracking
Alternatives to bcs (getbcs.com) for COI and vendor compliance tracking, with sourced 2026 pricing: Certificial, myCOI, SmartCompliance, and Atlasafe.
August 20, 2026
Certificial alternatives for COI tracking
Alternatives to Certificial for COI tracking, with sourced 2026 pricing: bcs, myCOI, SmartCompliance, and Atlasafe for managing your own insurance program.
August 20, 2026
Certificate of insurance tracking spreadsheet limits
What a certificate of insurance tracking spreadsheet needs, the failure modes that cost real money, and how to move off it without losing the work.
August 20, 2026
The insurance policy tracking spreadsheet
The columns an insurance policy tracking spreadsheet needs, where the approach structurally breaks, and how to move off it without losing the work.
August 20, 2026
myCOI alternatives for certificate tracking
Alternatives to myCOI for COI tracking, with sourced 2026 pricing: Certificial and bcs self-serve, CertFocus full-service, and Atlasafe for your own program.
August 20, 2026
myCOI vs Certificial (vs Atlasafe)
myCOI vs Certificial compared honestly on model and sourced 2026 pricing, plus when neither fits because the insurance you need tracked is your own.
August 20, 2026
SmartCompliance alternatives for COI tracking
Alternatives to SmartCompliance for COI and vendor compliance tracking, with sourced 2026 pricing where it exists: Certificial, bcs, myCOI, and Atlasafe.
August 20, 2026
Certificate Holder vs. Additional Insured
A certificate holder just receives proof of insurance; an additional insured actually has coverage extended to them. Here's the difference that matters.
July 16, 2026
How to Track Certificates of Insurance
How to track certificates of insurance: collecting, checking, and monitoring vendor COIs so none lapse, plus where the process usually breaks.
July 16, 2026
Certificate of Insurance Expiration Tracking
Certificate of insurance expiration tracking: how to stay ahead of COI expiry dates across every vendor so no coverage lapses unnoticed.
July 16, 2026
Certificate of Insurance Review Checklist
A certificate of insurance review checklist: the coverage limits, named insured, dates, and endorsements to verify before you accept a vendor's COI.
July 16, 2026
How to Collect Vendor Certificates of Insurance
How to collect certificates of insurance from vendors without endless email chasing, and how a magic-link portal removes most of the work.
July 16, 2026
Insurance Agent vs. Broker: The Difference
Insurance agent vs broker: agents represent carriers, brokers represent you. Who each works for, and when the difference matters for your business.
July 16, 2026
Insurance Binder vs. Policy: The Difference
Insurance binder vs policy: a binder is temporary proof that coverage is in force, not the policy itself. How they differ and what to track.
July 16, 2026
How to Manage Business Insurance Policies
A practical guide to managing your business insurance program: tracking policies, renewals, carriers, and certificates without living in a spreadsheet.
July 16, 2026
The Business Insurance Renewal Process
How the business insurance renewal process works: the timeline, what happens at each stage, and how to renew without a coverage gap.
July 16, 2026
Insurance Policy Tracking by Industry
Insurance tracking looks different by industry, from vendor COIs in property management to subcontractor coverage in construction. Here's how needs vary.
July 16, 2026
How to Track Insurance Policy Renewals
Missed renewals cause coverage lapses. Here's how to track insurance policy renewals with set lead times and reminders so none slip through.
July 16, 2026
Types of Business Insurance: Common Lines
A plain-English guide to the main types of business insurance: general liability, property, auto, workers' comp, umbrella, cyber, and more.
July 16, 2026
What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI)?
A certificate of insurance (COI) is a one-page proof that a business carries coverage. Learn what it shows, who needs one, and how to read it.
July 16, 2026
What Is a Lapse in Insurance Coverage?
A coverage lapse is any period without active insurance. Learn what causes a lapse, what it can cost your business, and how to prevent one.
July 16, 2026
What Is a Loss Run Report?
A loss run report is your business's claims history from an insurer. Learn what it shows, why underwriters want it, and how to request one.
July 16, 2026
What Is General Liability Insurance?
General liability insurance covers third-party bodily injury, property damage, and advertising injury. Learn what it covers, limits, and who needs it.
July 16, 2026
What Is Workers' Compensation Insurance?
Workers' compensation insurance covers medical costs and lost wages for employees injured on the job. Learn what it covers and why it's usually required.
July 16, 2026