Insurance and Claims Management

The Office of Risk Management is responsible for actively identifying and analyzing potential areas of risk at the University. We also make recommendations as to those risks which are to be insured, and those that are to be self-insured or assumed, and we recommend the types and amounts of coverage to protect the University's resources. The Office of Risk Management has been delegated the overall responsibility for the procurement and administration of all property and casualty coverage's for the University. Additionally, the ORM coordinates policy administration and will respond to all questions related to insurance matters and coverage needs.

Any incident, which may result in a property or liability claim, should be immediately reported to the Office of Risk Management. Claims can be reported via the telephone, e-mail, or fax. For claims involving theft of University property, it is preferable to have an official report taken by the University Police Department. Automobile claims (PDF) and Workers' Compensation claims should be reported on their respective forms available on the Risk Management website. The Office of Risk Management will investigate reported incidents and complete and submit all claims to the appropriate insurance carriers. All checks reimbursing the University for losses for which a claim has been filed, are channeled through this office in order to insure a proper audit trail, and that funds due the University are collected and deposited appropriately.

If you have questions about the University's insurance programs and claims management process, contact the ORM at 202-994-3265.