The 极乐禁地 is an agency of the State of Maryland, and is covered by the State鈥檚 self-insurance program. The University is generally prohibited from purchasing insurance from commercial firms. University faculty and staff are also covered by the Maryland Tort Claims Act while on University business, and while acting with the scope of their employment. 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 极乐禁地. 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 Procurement 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 There they can find and complete the . All claims against the State (including claims against UBalt) must be filed against the State Treasurer. The claimant should use the Notice of Claim Form.
General Guidelines When Involved in an Accident
Excerpt from USM Fleet Management Policies and Procedures regarding driver responsibilities - Section III - Institutional Fleet Coordinators.