Health and Safety Services is responsible for managing specific components of the University's insurance program, offered through the University, College & Institute Protection Program (UCIPP). Our office submits and manages claims related to property damage, loss and liability. This includes:
- Liability Insurance – covering incidents involving bodily injury.
- Property Damage – addressing physical damage to university property.
- Property Loss – providing coverage for lost or stolen university assets.
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Claim information must be documented using VIU’s Incident Reporting system, include the following details in your report:
- Date of the incident
- Time of the incident
- Location of the incident
- Detailed description of what happened
- Photographs related to the incident
- List of damaged or stolen items using the Inventory Tracker document
After a report is submitted, Health and Safety Services may contact the initiator for further information or clarification. For questions or to discuss a potential claim, contact insurance.claims@viu.ca. All claim related inquiries or correspondence must be directed to this email.
A Memorandum of Coverage provides proof that Vancouver Island University has insurance coverage for a specific activity. When collaborating with other organizations, the other organization may ask for proof of insurance. The Memorandum of Coverage document confirms VIU's coverage under the University, College & Institute Protection Program (UCIPP) and outlines the different coverage amounts.
For additional information, refer to UCIPP's Memorandum of Coverage FAQ document.
For questions about insurance on vehicles for university related activities, please refer to our Vehicle Information document.