See Automobile FAQs for answers to most your automobile use questions.

Our department’s laptop was stolen. Do we have insurance for that?

Maybe. UAB’s property insurance has a $1,000 deductible for electronic data processing losses, so if the single laptop exceeded this value OR other electronic data processing equipment was stolen or damaged in the same event, there would be insurance available. Losses within the $1,000 deductible are the responsibility of the department experiencing the loss.

The company that leases us our copier has asked for a certificate of insurance. Where do I get that?

You can complete this online form. You may also forward a copy of the lease agreement and the certificate request to the Office of Risk Management via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

I came into the office Monday morning and found water all over the place.  What do I do?

Contact UAB or UAHSF Maintenance or other necessary first responders first, then complete this online form. You should also notify the Office of Risk Management at 934-5577 if there is extensive damage from the water. Also, go to the UAB Property Risk Management page on this website for more information. 

Our department is holding a holiday party at a local hotel and the hotel wants to be named as additional insured on UAB’s liability insurance.  How do I do that?

The general (aka “Public”) liability protection for UAB is provided through a self-funded trust. We do not have a primary liability insurance policy and cannot add ‘additional insureds’ to the trust fund. You can contact the Sr. Director of Insurance and Risk Finance at 934-5552 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to assist with this issue if needed.

One of our department employees is traveling internationally on business. What happens if he has a medical emergency or is injured while traveling? 

UAB and UAHSF provide some insurance for employees traveling on business. Visit the UAS Travel Assistance Program website for further information.

One of our employees is taking his wife and children on a UAB trip internationally. What coverage does UAB provide for the family members?  His wife will be a chaperone on the trip.

UAB provides travel accident insurance for employees and chaperones acting on behalf of UAB on a sponsored trip. There would be no travel insurance coverage provided by UAB for the children. If the spouse is responsible for supervising the children, it is unlikely that he/she could really be performing the duties of a chaperone to the students as well. If the spouse of an employee is truly acting as a chaperone on a UAB sponsored trip, however, UAB’s travel insurance will extend protection to the spouse. Dependents and companions of covered travelers, such as spouses or others on your trip who are not acting as representatives of UAB, are not covered by the UAS program. There are many sources for global medical/travel accident insurance available on-line. One source for coverage for leisure travel may be accessed here.