Insurance
Insurance matters, including acquisition of coverage and policies; policy negotiations; claims; certificates of insurance, etc. are handled by the Department Coordinator of Safety and Risk Management. Claims are handled directly with the agents or company involved and each claim is followed through to completions. In many cases, the injured party is also directly dealt with. The Department Coordinator also works very closely with the University's Legal Office on all matters of liability, which involve various contracts, agreements, releases and acceptance of equipment. The Department Coordinator reviews these documents for proper insurance wording to make sure that the University is not put in a liability situation or becomes responsible for liabilities it does not or should not have. All policy specifications, applications, and required material are prepared and maintained within the Department.
Claims for Damage to the University: The Department Coordinator handles all claims for damage done to University property on a direct basis with either the individuals that causes the damage or their insurance company.
