Countersignature

What Does Countersignature Mean?

A countersignature is the act of signing a document that has already been signed, serving to authenticate the document. In some states, insurance policies require signatures from both the broker and the insurer.

This process is also referred to as a countersign.

Insuranceopedia Explains Countersignature

The following documents may require a countersignature:

• A bank withdrawal exceeding a certain amount
• A government contract or document, such as a passport
• A company letter that requires signatures from two representatives

The last example is a common feature in some insurance contracts, where both an agent’s and the company head’s signatures are required to authenticate the policy.