Claims

If you have had a loss and need to file a claim, please review this form. The Claims Checklist provides detailed steps to assist with your insurance claim submission.

The Claims Checklist is also available in pdf format for printing: Claims Checklist

  • Written (email is acceptable) or verbal notice of loss. All documentation must be received within 100 calendar days of original date of the claim in order to meet the Claim Processing deadline set by the WI Department of Administration.

Notify Risk Management immediately of claim or potential claim.

Claims closed within 120 days from date of loss: Deductible is $1,000 ($2,500 for theft if no evidence of forced entry or removal). Requests for extension must be received at least 20 days prior to the 120-day deadline.

Claims closed 121 – 180 days from date of loss: Deductible increases to $2,500 ($5,000 for theft with no evidence of forced entry/removal) if no extension of time has been granted.

Claims closed 181+ days from the date of loss: Deductible increases to $5,000 ($10,000 for theft with no evidence of forced entry/removal) if no extension of time has been granted.

  • Completed Property Loss Report (if property-related loss). Please contact Risk Management if you have questions about completing this report. Note: This form may be found online on our “Risk Management Forms” page (select “Property Loss Report”).
  • Notify the Police (if theft, property damage, vehicle accident or 3rd party liability claim). We will request a copy of the police report to obtain additional information about your loss.
  • Original Receipts and other documentation containing detailed information about damaged property items, such as:
    • Make
    • Model
    • Serial Number
    • Purchase Price and Date
    • Place Where Purchased
    • Detailed Description of Item, i.e. “Laptop Computer with 80GB Hard Drive; 512MB RAM; Operating System; 15.4” Wide Screen; 24X CD-RW/DVD; Wireless LAN”
  • Replacement Receipts or other documentation containing detailed information about replacement property items, similar to “damaged item” information, above [Note: damaged property will be replaced with like kind and quality. We cannot pay for “betterment.” Also, we cannot reimburse for full replacement cost of items until such items have been replaced]. Please discuss with Risk Management prior to replacement if you have questions in this regard.
  • Purchase Order/External Requisition Number. Note: if a P-card (university-issued purchasing credit card) is used, please forward a copy of your statement.
  • Voucher Number (if applicable).
  • Internal Work Order (if applicable).
  • Detailed breakdown of labor and materials, if applicable. An example is:
    • 5 gallons of white latex paint @ $15.00/gallon = $ 75.00 materials
      16.5 hrs of journeyman painter time @ $45.00/hr = $742.50 timeTOTAL AMOUNT DUE = $817.50
  • Provide Other Information you feel is important to your claim, or other significant information we request during the claims process.
  • Complete the Direct Charge of Internal Services Form. Enter your Direct Charge Information, and send or fax one copy of the signed original to University Safety and Assurances and another copy to Pre-Audit