CertFocus vs RiskPartner

An in-depth comparison of CertFocus and RiskPartner for certificate of insurance tracking and compliance management.

CertFocus

COI tracking with dedicated account management

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Starting at: Custom pricing
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RiskPartner

Web-based COI management with full-service options

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Starting at: Contact for pricing
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Best for

CertFocus: Companies wanting managed service over self-service software
RiskPartner: Companies needing carrier verification through AM Best

Key Differences

  • CertFocus dedicated account management
  • RiskPartner am best carrier verification
  • • Pricing: Custom pricing vs Contact for pricing

Feature Comparison

FeatureCertFocusRiskPartner
COI Collection
Automated COI requests
Vendor portal
Email collection
Bulk upload
Automation
Auto-renewal reminders
Expiration tracking
AI-powered validation
(Manual review)
Auto data extraction
Compliance
Custom requirements
Coverage gap detection
Additional insured verification
Waiver of subrogation check
Integrations
API access
Procore integration
QuickBooks integration
Reporting & Analytics
Compliance dashboard
Export reports
Audit trail

The Verdict

How CertFocus and RiskPartner stack up

CertFocus
RiskPartner
Ease of Use
CertFocus3/5
RiskPartner3/5
Setup Speed
CertFocus3/5
RiskPartner3/5
Value for Money
CertFocus3/5
RiskPartner3/5
Feature Set
CertFocus4/5
RiskPartner4/5
Support Quality
CertFocus3/5
RiskPartner2/5

Choose CertFocus if you want...

  • Dedicated account managers
  • High-touch service model
  • Good for outsourcing COI management
  • Long track record (since 2001)

Keep in mind

  • Less self-service oriented
  • Dated user interface

Choose RiskPartner if you want...

  • AM Best carrier verification
  • Full-service option available
  • Good customer support

Keep in mind

  • Dated interface
  • Limited modern integrations

Integrations

CertFocusAPI only
RiskPartner1

Support

CertFocus3 channels
RiskPartner2 channels

API Access

CertFocus

Yes

RiskPartner

Yes

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