The State of California has elected to be self-insured for its general liability, vehicle liability, workers' compensation and property exposures. As a State agency, the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, the Trustees, and its system of campuses are included in this self-insured program.
At California State University, Northridge the office of Risk Management and Insurance administers the general liability and property programs. The office of Human Resources administers the workers' compensation programs.
The State Office of Risk and Insurance Management administer the motor vehicle liability program. Within the Department of General Services, it provides coverage for all state agencies to include California State University, Northridge.
Under this form of insurance, the State, its employees (as defined in Section 810.2 of the government Code) which includes all employees and its designees are insured for any tort liability that may develop through carrying out official activities, including official state operations on non-state owned property. Should any claims arise by reason of such operations or under an official contract, licensee or placement agreement, they should be referred to:
the California Victim Compensation and Government Claim Board
P.O. Box 3035
Sacramento, CA 95812-3035
(800) 955-0045
email: gcinfo@vcgcb.ca.gov
and to:
California State University, Northridge, Insurance & Risk Management
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8284.
The programs listed are for information only. All inquiries with regard to funding, JPA agreements, and coverage should be directed to the Program Directors, Alliant Insurance Services at 415-403-1400.