Get your certificate of insurance without the phone call
Already insured? Request your COI instantly. Not insured yet? Get covered first, then get your certificate.
Existing clients request a certificate. New applicants get covered first.
How do I get a certificate of insurance fast?
Existing Alton Risk policyholders can request a certificate of insurance through this page, and most requests are issued the same business day. If you are not insured yet, you need to get covered first, because a certificate cannot be issued for a policy that does not exist. A fast application can get you a bindable quote quickly enough to meet most deadlines.
Which path fits your situation
Tell us who needs the certificate and what it needs to show.
Already an Alton Risk client? Request your certificate and it is typically issued the same business day.
Existing clients
Not insured yet? Get covered first. A fast application can produce a bindable quote quickly enough to meet most deadlines.
New applicants
Three steps, either path
Choose your path in the request form.
Tell us if you are an existing client or need coverage first.
Existing clients request their COI directly, typically issued the same business day.
New applicants choose coverage, then get their certificate once bound.
Request your certificate or get covered first
Certificates route into any of these coverages
Whichever policy backs your certificate, it starts with one of these five.
Tech E&O
For claims that your product or service caused financial harm.
D&O
For claims against your leadership team's decisions.
Cyber Liability
For data breaches and network security failures.
General Liability
For third-party bodily injury or property damage claims.
Property
For physical loss or damage to owned or leased space and equipment.
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Common questions
How do I get a certificate of insurance fast?
Existing policyholders can request a COI directly through this page. It is typically issued the same business day.
My landlord or vendor needs proof of insurance today. Can I get one?
If you are already insured with Alton Risk, most requests are turned around the same day. If you are not yet covered, same-day issuance is not possible until a policy is bound.
What if I do not have insurance yet but need a COI for a contract?
You need to get covered first. A fast application can get you a bindable quote quickly enough to meet most deadlines.
What is a certificate of insurance?
A certificate of insurance (COI) is a one-page document that shows the coverage a policy provides, its limits and its dates. Landlords, vendors, clients and investors often require one as proof of insurance.
Who issues certificates of insurance at Alton Risk?
Alton Risk is a commercial insurance brokerage founded in 2026 by former carrier-side underwriters. It issues certificates for its policyholders and places new coverage for businesses that need it.
Built by operators, not outsiders
Alton Risk Insurance Services is a commercial insurance brokerage for companies building the future. It was founded in 2026 by Sophia Zaller, and the carrier-side underwriting experience behind our placements is the reason we know what a market will and will not accept. Technology speeds up our work, and the judgment comes from people who have priced and placed these risks.
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Tell us who needs the certificate
Most requests from existing policyholders are issued the same business day.