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Waiver of Subrogation

What this clause says

Manufacturer waives all rights of subrogation against Sponsor, its parents, subsidiaries, and affiliates under all insurance policies required hereunder.

What this means in plain English

If your insurer pays a claim, they cannot turn around and try to recover the money from the sponsor.

What it means for a CDMO program

Easy to add via a blanket waiver endorsement on CGL, Auto, WC, and umbrella. Your carrier typically charges a small premium increase for WC waiver in particular (often required by NCCI). Confirm the waiver applies to all policies the MSA references, not just CGL.

How this evaluates

The Decoder applies these rules in order; the first match wins.

  • endorsements › blanket waiver subro is set → Compliant: Blanket waiver in place across required policies.
  • endorsements › blanket waiver subro is not set → Borderline: Waiver may need to be added per policy. Usually inexpensive.

See this in your MSA

Map this clause against your sponsor MSA.

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Common questions about this clause

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Waiver of Subrogation - common questions

What does waiver of subrogation do?

Your insurer waives the right to sue the sponsor to recover claim payments. Sponsors require it to prevent your carrier from being a litigation adversary later.

Is this on every line of coverage?

Usually. Sponsor MSAs typically require waivers on CGL, workers comp, and umbrella. Sometimes on cyber and professional too.

Cost?

Minimal - endorsement fee or no charge on most forms.