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Proof of Insurance Coverage

Request a Certificate Online

Professional Liability (Malpractice) Coverage

The University does not normally issue individual certificates of liability insurance coverage to each of its 23,000 employees and 35,000 students. The following information is meant to answer questions you may have about the Universitys malpractice coverage.

Carrier: University of Washington (the University is self-insured)

Policy Number: Not applicable; this is a statutorily self-insured program

Limits: Coverage is unlimited per occurrence and in the aggregate

Deductible: None

Term: Coverage begins on the date of appointment and continues until the appointment ends.

Form: Coverage operates on an occurrence basis; tail coverage is not needed. Defense will be provided for claims arising from the period of appointment.

Coverage: Coverage applies to the negligent acts or omissions of the University of Washington and its employees, students, and agents acting in the course and scope of their University duties. The term agent includes volunteers to authorized University programs.

Address:  Box 351276, Seattle, WA 98195

Coverage for Properties Leased by the University of Washington

Property management companies, landlords and other parties who need evidence of coverage for properties leased by the University of Washington, please use one of the following certificates:

UW Evidence of Coverage Certificate (PDF document)
UW Evidence of Coverage Certificate (Word document)

Requesting Certificates

Professional Liability

  • School of Medicine Students can obtain certificates by calling the School of Medicine at (206) 543-5560.

  • Current and former UWP and CUMG members, fellows, residents, and other healthcare providers who are requested to provide certificates of coverage to hospitals or health plans can obtain certificates by calling (206) 543-3659. Requests can be faxed to (206) 543-3773 or e-mailed to gdawg@u.washington.edu.

  • Claims History/Loss Runs: Requests for claims history/loss run must be submitted in writing. They can be faxed or mailed.

General and Automobile Liability

The Office of Risk Management also issues certificates providing evidence of coverage for events, vehicles, and UW employees. For events, please provide the name of the event, the dates and place where it will be held and the name of the sponsoring UW department. Please also provide the name, address (or fax number) of the person who should receive the certificate. Request an evidence of coverage certificate by calling (206) 543-3659. Requests can be faxed to (206) 543-3773 or e-mailed to gdawg@u.washington.edu.

Links

Visiting Medical Students, Residents and Fellows have specific insurance requirements that must be fulfilled prior to their visiting the University of Washington. Below are links to documents containing information about the requirements.

In the past, UW provided a master group program that provided professional liability coverage for visiting medical students, residents and fellows. However, this insurance policy was cancelled effective December 31, 2003.

Visiting Medical Residents and Fellows
Visiting Medical Students

When using an automobile while on University business, your liablity coverage varies dependent on vehicle and payment source. Following is a link to the table summarizing auto insurance coverage.

Car Insurance Coverage

 

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Contacts

Katrina Day
Assistant to the Executive Director
(206) 543-9717
katday@u.washington.edu
Becky Bullock
Director, Risk Financing
(206) 543-2033
bbullock@u.washington.edu

Garrett Stronks
(206) 543-3659
Program Coordinator
gdawg@u.washington.edu