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By-Request Coverage: Risk Management Insurance  
 
Summary: Learn about the supplemental liability insurance programs available to UCSD departments.

Are you in the right place? Read about automatic coverage in place for all UCSD departments.

The insurance programs below are by request only and require an application. Payment of premium and approval may be required before coverage can begin. Read Does Your Department Have Adequate Insurance Coverage? for help evaluating your department's insurance needs.

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By-request
insurance programs
Description
Airport and aircraft Program details:
  • Protection for claims resulting from the operation of the university heliport and aircraft
  • Coverage for university-owned aircraft
  • Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.

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Athletic

Program details:
  • Coverage for NCAA, intercollegiate, club, and intramural sports and recreation trips
  • Excursions may also be covered.
  • Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.

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Automobiles Program details:
  • Coverage for damage to university vehicles
  • Protection for claims arising from the operation of university vehicles
  • Important: Fleet Services routinely insures Fleet Services vehicles, but departments must obtain coverage for department-owned or leased vehicles.
  • Read UCSD Vehicle Insurance for more information.

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Personal vehicle usage: University programs do not provide coverage for damage or loss to personal vehicles used for university business. Read Personal Vehicle Usage for UCSD Business for more information.

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Rental vehicle usage: When renting vehicles, use the current UC contract number with the proper agency to obtain insurance coverage. The contract number must be included on the rental contract. Drivers may be personally responsible for insurance costs for the vehicle and accident charges if proper procedures are not followed. Note: Some types of vehicles are not covered by UC contract.

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Business travel, out-of-state or foreign only

Travel inside the State of California is covered automatically.

Program details:
  • Coverage for eligible individuals, including students, traveling on official university business outside the State of California and foreign only
  • Ensures UC business travelers have accident insurance coverage while away from campus
  • Register for UC Travel Accident Insurance prior to each trip outside California:
    • Complete the online UC Business Travel form, and save changes.
    • Print the form for your reference during your trip. The completed form will:
      • Verify eligibility
      • Provide confirmation of coverage
      • Provide emergency information and travel tips
    • Note: A link to the form is also available from the "Going on a Trip" feature in TravelLink when preauthorizing travel.

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Boiler, pressure vessels, and machinery Program details:
  • Coverage for damage arising from the operation of boilers, steam turbines, and compressor tanks

Related resources:

  • Air Pressure Tank and/or Boiler Change form (PDF) (Word file)

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Builders risk Program details:
  • Coverage for building projects in excess of $200,000
  • Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.

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Campers Program details:
  • Coverage for accidental medical expenses for athletic and non-athletic instruction camps
  • Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.

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Charterer's legal liability

Program details:

  • Coverage for vessels chartered by the university when additional liability protection is needed
  • Coverage for non-employees (i.e., guests, visitors) on vessels chartered by the university
  • Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.

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Child care Program details:
  • Coverage for accidental medical expenses for on-campus child care programs
  • Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.

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Domestic transit (over $100,000) Program details:
  • En route coverage for property being shipped to or from the university
  • Transit risk coverage effective only within the continental United States and Canada
  • Coverage for shipments valued under $100,000 is automatic
  • Read Shipping: Transit Insurance for more information.

Related resources:

  • Domestic Transit Risk Program Prior Approval form (PDF) (Word file)

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Experiential education Program details:
  • Coverage for students involved in approved experiential/ internship programs
  • Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.

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Fine arts and collections Program details:
  • Coverage for fine arts acquisitions
  • Coverage for works of art loaned to the university by others
  • Protection for these items provided during display, storage, or transit between locations
  • Read Fine Arts Insurance for more information.

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Marine: vessels and watercraft Program details:

Related resources:

  • Marine Insurance Change form (PDF) (Word)

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Marine ridership Program details:
  • Coverage for accidental medical and accidental death and dismemberment for non-university passengers on university vessels
  • Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.

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Open cargo Program details:
  • Coverage for overseas shipments via marine vessel, aircraft, or truck to:
    • Alaska
    • Hawaii
    • U.S. territories
    • Foreign countries
  • Read Shipping: Transit Insurance for more information.

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Special events Program details:
  • Premises liability coverage for non-university groups wanting to use campus facilities

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Student off-campus travel, out-of-state and foreign only

Travel inside the State of California is covered automatically.

Program details:
  • Coverage for eligible UC students traveling on official university business outside the State of California and foreign only
  • Ensures UC students have accident insurance coverage while away from campus on UC-sponsored travel
  • Register for UC Travel Accident Insurance prior to each trip outside California:
    • Complete the online UC Business Travel form, and save changes.
    • Print the form for your reference during your trip. The completed form will:
      • Verify eligibility
      • Provide confirmation of coverage
      • Provide emergency information and travel tips

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Support groups and foundations Program details:
  • Liability protection for officially recognized university support groups and foundations
  • Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.

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Customized coverage Risk Management can often negotiate customized insurance coverage for special cases not covered under the programs described above.
  • Contact Risk Management, (858) 534-3820, for consultation.

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If you are a UCSD employee and have questions, contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454.

Notice: When a loss occurs, notify EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-3820, immediately to promptly initiate the insurance investigation and claim process. Use pager number (858) 583-3302 for emergencies only. Take a picture if a camera is available.

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