Auto Claim Procedures

The University of Colorado maintains a self-insurance program as well as commercial insurance coverage for vehicles owned or assigned to the University of Colorado. University of Colorado faculty, staff and student employees are primarily covered by this insurance while driving vehicles owned or assigned to the University of Colorado and while use of such vehicles is within the course and scope of their employment.

To Report:

1. If the accident occurred on a University campus, immediately contact the campus police department (Boulder: 303-492-6666, UCHSC: 303-315-8888, UCD: 303- 556-3271, or UCCS: 719-262-3111) or if it occurred elsewhere, the police department for that jurisdiction. Do not leave the scene of the accident and do not admit fault. Obtain the license number, make, model, and year of the vehicle(s) involved and all pertinent information from the other parties.
    
2. For employees who are traveling on business, US Bank Visa provides free primary collision damage coverage to the full value of the vehicle on rental vehicles. State employees are required to use US Bank Visa when renting vehicles for official business (ICCR 103-1 Section-20.62). 
   
   IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ YOUR US BANK VISA CORPORATE CARDHOLDER AGREEEMENT FOR FULL DETAILS. 
   
   This information is also available on-line at the VISA Auto Rental Insurance Program:  http://usa.visa.com/business/cards/benefits/index.html and click on "Auto Rental Insurance" for full details.
   


3. If the accident occurred in the Boulder area, contact the Accident Liaison in the CU Transportation Department at 303-492-7152 to report the incident and file the necessary claim forms. Please do this the same day if possible.

For accidents involving University vehicles, fill out the Automobile Loss Notice