Insurance Program
The University of Baltimore is an agency of the State of Maryland. The University is generally prohibited from purchasing insurance from commercial firms because UB is covered by the State's Self Insurance Program. There is also limited coverage for faculty and staff acting within scope of their employment while performing UB business under the Maryland Tort Claims Act.
The purpose of the Tort Claims Act is to provide a remedy for those injured by the negligent acts or omissions of State personnel acting within the scope of their public duties.
The Director of Procurement has been designated as the Insurance Coordinator for the University of Baltimore. If your unit has suffered a loss such as a fire or other accident where property, buildings or a University vehicle has been damaged, please contact Blair Blankinship, Director of Procurement, 410-837-5714 bblankinship@ubalt.edu as soon as possible after the incident.
If a person other than a State Employee has been injured or they believe their property has been damaged by University faculty or staff, direct that person to the insurance page of the State Treasurer’s web site at http://www.treasurer.state.md.us/insurance.htm where they can find and complete the Notice of Claim Form. All claims against the State (including claims against UB) must be filed against the State Treasurer. The claimant should use the Notice of Claim Form.
If a University employee is injured on the job, they should contact the Human Resources Department.
If you must use a vehicle for University business, please see the attached requirements, guidelines and recommendations.
If you need a certificate of insurance, please contact Blair Blankinship, director of Procurement, 410-837-5714 bblankinship@ubalt.edu .
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General Guidelines When Involved in an Accident
General Guidelines When Involved in an Accident
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Last updated on February 5, 2008.
Facts for Drivers
Facts You Should Know if You Were Driving a State Vehicle
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Last updated on February 5, 2008.
Driver Responsibilities
Excerpt from USM Fleet Management Policies and Procedures, Section III - Institutional Fleet Coordinators.
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Last updated on February 5, 2008.