Common use of Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance Clause in Contracts

Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance. (Over Primary) if used to meet limit requirements shall provide coverage at least as broad as specified for the underlying coverages. Any such coverage provided under an umbrella liability policy shall include a drop down provision providing primary coverage above a maximum self-insured retention for liability not covered by primary but covered by the umbrella. Coverage shall be provided on a "pay on behalf of" basis, with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits. Policy shall contain a provision obligating insurer at the time insured's liability is determined, not requiring actual payment by insured first. There shall be no cross-liability exclusion precluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another. Coverage shall be applicable to City for injury to employees of Design Professional, subconsultants or others involved in performance of the Services. The scope of coverage provided is subject to approval of City following receipt of proof of insurance as required herein. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $2,000,000 per occurrence.

Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance. (Over Primary) if used to meet limit requirements shall provide coverage at least as broad as specified for the underlying coverages. Any such coverage provided under an umbrella liability policy shall include a drop down provision providing primary coverage above a maximum self-insured retention for liability not covered by primary but covered by the umbrella. Coverage shall be provided on a "pay on behalf of" basis, with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits. Policy shall contain a provision obligating insurer at the time insured's liability is determined, not requiring actual payment by insured first. There shall be no cross-liability exclusion precluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another. Coverage shall be applicable to City for injury to employees of Design Professional, subconsultants or others involved in performance of the Services. The scope of coverage provided is subject to approval of City following receipt of proof of insurance as required herein. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $2,000,000 (Two Million Dollars) per occurrence.