Subcontracting Smarts: Stay Ahead of COIs and Turn Insurance Audits into an Advantage

Subcontracting can fuel business growth — but it also brings risks, especially when it comes to insurance. In this episode, we explore how commercial cleaning companies can protect themselves when hiring subcontractors and what the insurance industry can do to support those efforts.

Our guests, a cleaning company vice president and an insurance expert, explain what insurance audits look for, how to manage Certificates of Insurance (COIs), and how to avoid costly mistakes.

If you’re subcontracting work or planning to, this interview will help you stay smart, compliant, and protected.

 

           
Posted On August 5, 2025

Jeff Cross

ISSA Media Director

Jeff Cross is the ISSA media director, with publications that include Cleaning & Maintenance Management, ISSA Today, and Cleanfax magazines. He is the previous owner of a successful cleaning and restoration firm. He also works as a trainer and consultant for business owners, managers, and front-line technicians. He can be reached at [email protected].

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