Risk Management and Insurance

Risk Management is the process of identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks and liabilities associated with activities and operations across campus. We support this effort by providing effective risk financing (through insurance and self-insurance), sound claims management, health and safety support, property protection services, best practice advice, contract review and regulatory compliance assistance.

Specifically, the Risk Management Department exists:

to identify, investigate and propose solutions to problems which pose risk in the area of occupational and environmental health and safety
to identify and minimize the exposure to hazards in the area of fire and life safety
to administer and coordinate the University chemical waste disposal program
to manage the University workers’ compensation program
to procure liability, automobile, property, workers’ compensation and other insurance that protects University assets and manage all insurance claims in these areas
to assess the risk of new and existing programs or activities and suggest ways to minimize liabilities and accidents
to conduct training on safety and health relating to driving, ergonomics, chemical use, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and environmental awareness
to conduct campus inspections to assess fire, chemical and other safety hazards, as well as non-compliance issues
to review contracts with third parties and draft releases and waivers

UVM Risk Management and Safety

UVM Risk Management

Risk Management and Insurance