Stop tracking COIs in spreadsheets
The spreadsheet is where COI tracking goes to die. Not because the person maintaining it is bad — because the tool cannot do the job. A spreadsheet stores dates; it cannot act on them.
| Feature | COIFort | Excel & spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|
| Verifies coverage limits against requirements | Yes | No |
| Automatically emails vendors for certificates | Yes | No |
| Reminds you before expiration | Yes | Only if someone opens the file |
| Audit-ready certificate history | Yes | Manual folders |
| Works while you sleep | Yes | No |
The bottom line: Every hour your team spends on COI spreadsheets is an hour that automated tracking would have done better. The only reason to stay in Excel is not having tried automation.