Insurance
All insurance matters are handled by the Director of Safety and Risk Management and the Department Coordinator. 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 Director and Department Coordinator also work very closely with the University's Legal Office on all matters and claims.
Specifications: All policy specifications, applications, and required material are prepared within the Department.
Liability Issues: The Director and Department Coordinator work with the Legal Office on matters of liability, which involve various contracts, agreements, releases and acceptance of equipment. The Legal Office sends documents to the Director and/or Department Coordinator for review and 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.
Claims for Damage to the University: The Director and/or 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.
