Insurance: By-Request Coverage
Learn about supplemental liability insurance programs available to UC San Diego departments.
- Are you in the right place? Read about automatic coverage in place for all 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.
Airport and manned aircraft
Protection for claims resulting from the operation of the university heliport and manned aircraft. Coverage for university-owned aircraft.
- Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 246-0369, for more information.
Athletic
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
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 UC San Diego Vehicle Insurance for more information.
- Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 246-0369, for more information.
Related resources:
- Vehicle Driver Responsibilities
- Vehicle Insurance Programs Change form (PDF)
- Vehicle/Cart Incident Report (PDF)
- Planning Special Events Off-Campus
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 UC San Diego 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 incident charges if proper procedures are not followed. Note: Some types of vehicles are not covered by UC contract.
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Business travel (beyond 100 miles of UC San Diego or home)
Coverage for eligible individuals, including students, traveling on official university business beyond 100 miles of UC San Diego or home. Coverage ensures UC business travelers have accident insurance coverage while away from campus.
Register for UC Travel Accident Insurance prior to each trip beyond 100 miles of UC San Diego or home:
- 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
Coverage for damage arising from the operation of boilers, steam turbines, and compressor tanks.
- Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 246-0369, for more information.
Related resources:
- Pressure Vessel Equipment Change form (PDF)
Builders risk
Coverage for building projects in excess of $300,000.
- Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.
See frequently asked questions about Builder’s Risk Insurance for more information.
Campers
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
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) 246-0369, for more information.
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Child care
Coverage for accidental medical expenses for on-campus child care programs.
- Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.
Experiential education
Coverage for students involved in approved experiential/ internship programs.
- Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.
Fine arts and collections
Coverage for fine arts acquisitions. Coverage for works of art loaned to the university by others. Protection for these items is provided during display, storage, or transit between locations.
- Read Fine Arts Insurance for more information.
- Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 246-0369, for more information.
Foreign shipment insurance
Coverage for overseas shipments via marine vessel, aircraft, or truck to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, foreign countries.
- Read Transit Insurance for more information.
- Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 246-0369, for more information.
Marine: vessels and watercraft
Coverage for university research vessels and small watercraft. Protection for claims resulting from the operation of these vessels.
- Read Marine Insurance: Vessels and Watercraft for more information.
- Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 246-0369, for more information.
Marine ridership
Coverage for accidental medical and accidental death and dismemberment for non-university passengers on university vessels.
- Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 246-0369, for more information.
Special events
Premises liability coverage for non-university groups wanting to use campus facilities.
- Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 246-0369, for more information.
Related resources:
- Event Application – Commercial General Liability, long-form (PDF, 7 pages)
- Event Holder Questionnaire, short-form (PDF)
- Planning Special Events Off-Campus
Student university-sponsored travel (beyond 100 miles of UC San Diego or home)
Coverage for eligible UC students traveling on official university business beyond 100 miles of UC San Diego or home. 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 beyond 100 miles of UC San Diego or home:
- 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
Liability protection for officially recognized university support groups and foundations.
- Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-2454, for more information.
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.