• ROLE:
The role of Insurance & Risk Management at California State University, Northridge is to reduce the costs and mitigate the risks associated with the mission of the University. Through daily interaction with faculty, staff, students and the community, Insurance and Risk Management provides administrative support and guidance in an effort to safeguard the University's assets thereby ensuring the preservation of academic excellence.• PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Risk Management program is to administer all policies and practicesthat are designed to reduce or eliminate losses experienced by CSU, Northridge.
• INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT SHALL:
1. Administer the University's self-insurance and State provided insurance programs.2. Utilize loss prevention and loss reduction techniques to eliminate or minimize losses.
3. Investigate and handle claims in an expeditious manner. The office coordinates theactivities of the University's third-party claims administrator, monitors claim payments,
legal expenses and performs litigation management.
4. In conjunction with the Purchasing and Licensing Department, consults with
departments on insurance requirements for agreements, contracts and licenses.
its proportionate share of any liability or claims that may arise from the agreements.
6. Provide training, written procedures and guidelines to the campus within the scope
of the risk management and insurance programs.
Please contact the Risk Manager at (818-677-2079) for a quote or additional information.