University Insurance Programs

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University Insurance Programs Robert Rieder Office of Counsel June 2013 [Updated from 2008]

What Insurance Does the University Have to Protect Its Employees?

General Liability Insurance UAS Comprehensive General Liability Plan A self-insurance program established and administered by UAS All employees are covered while acting within the scope of their duties on behalf of UAH Benefits: Defense benefit – if employee sued, University will provide legal defense for employee, using UAS attorneys Indemnity benefit – if suit results in adverse judgment against employee, University will pay judgment amount

General Liability Insurance Occurrence-based” coverage. Benefits provided for any event occurring during policy period (even if claim not brought until after policy period) Type of harm covered: bodily injury and property damage

General Liability Insurance Exclusions – claims arising out of : Acts not within scope of employee’s duties Intentional acts Criminal or dishonest acts False statement made with knowledge of falsity Provision of professional health care services Breach of contract

General Liability Insurance Coverage layers Initial layer – provided by CGL Plan Excess coverage Provided through commercial insurance policies Applies over automobile and general liability, attaching at their respective upper limits Monetary limits General liability - up to $2,000,000 on each loss Automobile liability – up to $1,000,000 on each loss

Directors and Officers/ Employment Practices Insurance Separate UAS insurance coverage Protects employees against “wrongful act” claims: Employment practices violations: Wrongful dismissal or termination; harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; libel, slander, defamation, and invasion of privacy; wrong-ful failure to employ, promote, grant tenure; negligent evaluation; wrongful discipline; failure to enforce policies; breach of employment contract Any breach of duty, neglect, error, misstatement, misleading statement in the performance of duties, including errors/omissions in rendering professional (non-health care) services, such as research/consultation Infringement of copyright, patent, or trademark Violation or deprivation of constitutional, statutory, or contract rights

Directors and Officers/ Employment Practices Insurance Exclusions Liability arising from gaining unlawful profit Liability arising from criminal or deliberately fraudulent acts Liability for bodily injury or property damage Breach of contract liability A “claims made” policy Claims reporting duty. Claim is any written demand for money or notice of any kind of charges seeking monetary or non-monetary relief University obligated to notify insurer immediately upon receipt of notice of claim. Failure may result in non-coverage!

Directors and Officers/ Employment Practices Insurance Initial layer of coverage - provided by CGL Plan Excess coverage layers Provided by commercial insurance D&O/EPL/Educators Legal Liability coverage

What Insurance Does the University Have for its Drivers?

University Vehicle Insurance Liability coverage. Applies to University and all permitted users of UAH vehicles “Vehicles” Includes those owned or “hired” (leased, rented, or borrowed) by UAH. Also includes “non-owned” vehicle – employee-owned vehicle used for UAH purposes Coverage is Primary as to owned/hired vehicles As to non-owned vehicles, it is secondary for employees. Means employee’s policy applied first to damage claim Limits. $1,000,000 per accident, with additional excess coverage.

University Vehicle Insurance Physical damage coverage. For newer UAH vehicles Primary coverage Deductibles: Comprehensive coverage. $1,500 deductible. Collision coverage. $1,500 deductible. For employee-owned vehicles used in UAH business, no coverage. Employee must rely on own policy. Geographical area: U.S. Canada, Puerto Rico Policy covers all UAS vehicles. Each campus pays pro rata premium share.

University Vehicle Insurance Rental vehicles Includes those rented by UAH in its name and those rented by UAH employee in his/her own name for use on University business University liability coverage applies (primary) University property damage coverage applies (primary), with deductibles Certificate of insurance. Obtain from Business Services (6485) or Fleet Services (6482) when P.O. used to pay for rental or when personal credit card used. Do not purchase liability insurance or collision damage waiver from rental company “Zero deductible” coverage. Available when certain credit cards are used to pay for the rental. Call OOC/RM or Business Services for more details Caveat

University Vehicle Insurance Approvals In-state travel Reimbursable travel on contract/grant – Approval via Travel Authorization form required Use of employee–owned vehicle Authorized by UAH policy Reimbursement by mileage (State rates) Out-of-state travel Reimbursable by UAH. Approval via Travel Authorization form required Use of employee-owned vehicle. Approval via Travel Authorization form required Use of rental vehicle. Approval via Travel Authorization form required Based on UAH Travel Guidelines (implementing Board Rule). Colleges and departments may have more restrictive policies. Travel Authorization form – available on the UAH Finance and Accounting website

What Coverage is Provided for UAH Employees Traveling Overseas?

Blanket Accident and Sickness Travel Insurance Pays medical expense benefits for accident/sickness for “eligible persons” traveling outside the U.S. “Eligible persons” All UAH faculty and staff employees (class 1) Traveling outside U.S. or home country In the course of carrying out job duties All UAH students (class 2) Temporarily participating in educational activities All chaperones or volunteers (class 3) Participating in “outbound study abroad program/experience”

Blanket Accident and Sickness Travel Insurance Benefits. Paid when eligible person: Suffers loss (death or injury) or incurs a covered medical expense As direct result of accident or sickness Specific benefits Medical expenses 30/365 day rule Maximum $ per visit ($35), no. of visits (10), $ per outpatient visit ($300) limits Includes inpatient, drug, etc. expenses Maximum for all benefits - $100,000 (all classes) $50 per accident/sickness deductible Emergency medical benefit – up to $10,000 Emergency medical evacuation benefit – 100% covered expenses Repatriation of remains benefit - 100% covered expenses AD&D benefit - $10,000 per person/$500,000 aggregate limits Emergency travel services (travel arrangements, message relay, legal assistance, etc.)

Foreign Liability Insurance A “package policy” Insureds - UAS and its officers/employees Commercial General Liability coverage Per occurrence/aggregate limit - $2,000,000 Per person medical expense - $10,000 Automobile Liability coverage Per accident limit (bodily injury and property damage) - $1,000,000 Medical payments - $10,000 per person, $20,000 per accident Hired automobile property damage - $25,000 per accident and per policy period Executive Assistance Services Medical assistance (e.g., hospital admission assistance, medical monitoring) Personal assistance (e.g., emergency medication transportation, lost document assistance), travel assistance (e.g. emergency family travel arrangement coordination), security assistance (e.g., travel security information, access to a security consultant) $1,000,000 policy limit

Conclusion Contact the Office of Counsel/Risk Management If you have any insurance question If you become aware of an incident that may give rise to a claim against you or another UAH employee If you receive court documents indicating suit has been filed against you