Claims

How To File A Claim for Loss of or Damage to University Property

  1. Call the UC Police at 510-642-6760 and/or Facilities Services (510-642-1032) 
  2. Within three business days of the loss, fill out a Property Loss Report. 
  3. When available, provide police report or number, proof of University ownership, photos, invoices, assessments, and any other relevant documentation. 
  4. An examiner from Sedgwick CMS, the University's Third Party Administrator, will contact claiming department contact for further information.

The University's Third Party Administrator, Sedgwick CMS, will evaluate the claim. If the claim has merit, the Property Self-Insurance Program will reimburse the department minus appropriate deductibles. The program carries a deductible (the amount you pay before insurance kicks in) of $1,000 for all perils with the following exceptions:

    • Water Damage -  $5,000 per occurrence (or 10% of total loss when in excess of $50,000)
    • Fire - $5,000 per occurrence
    • Forced-Entry Theft - $1,000 per occurrence
    • Non-Forced Entry Theft - $5,000 per occurrence

​In no event will property loss or damage be reimbursed if reported more than 12 months from the date of loss.

How to File a Claim for Loss of or Damage to a University Vehicle

  1. The vehicle should have an accident report packet in the glove compartment. If it does not, please contact Risk Services and we will send you one.
  2. If the loss occurs on or near campus, contact the UCPD at 642-6760 and have them make a report. If the loss occurs away from campus, contact the local police department. If the local police department will not make a report, document the loss as best you can using photographs, diagrams, etc.
  3. Within three business days of the loss, fill out a Report of Vehicle Accident.
  4. When available, provide police report or number, proof of University ownership, photos, invoices, assessments, and any other relevant documentation. 
  5. An examiner from Sedgwick CMS, the University's Third Party Administrator, will contact claiming department contact for further information.
  6. Sedgwick CMS will evaluate the claim. If the claim has merit, the Automobile Liability Self-Insurance Program will reimburse the department minus the deductible ($500 per occurrence).

How to File a General Liability Claim

  1. Fill out the Third-Party Claim Form.
  2. Provide relevant documentation.
  3. An examiner from Sedgwick CMS, the University's Third Party Administrator, will contact the claimant and evaluate the claim.
  4. If the claim has merit, the General Liability Self-Insurance Program will reimburse the claimant according to proof of damages.

How to Serve a Lawsuit

All lawsuits must be served on the Office of the President-Office of General Counsel, 1111 Franklin Street - 8th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607