Automobile Insurance
The University Business Auto Insurance covers only vehicles rented, leased, or owned by the University, and used for official University business.
BUSINESS AUTO:
The University provides a Commercial Business Auto Policy. This policy provides automobile coverage for vehicles that are owned, leased or rented for the University.
If an employee is renting or leasing a vehicle for official University business, they should waive insurance offered by the Lessor. The lease or rental agreement should reflect the lessee or renter as the employee and the University of Louisville (i.e. University of Louisville/John Doe).
When renting a vehicle, a University auto insurance identification card should be in the driver's possession. A copy of the current insurance card can be obtained at the Risk Management web site or by contacting Risk Management at 852-6925.
PERSONAL AUTO:
When an employee is using their personal auto for official University business, the employee's auto insurance is primary. The University's auto insurance would be excess only for liability.
Physical damage to an employee's auto while driven on official University business, is not covered by the University's auto insurance. The University does not pay any out-of-pocket expenses for physical damage or any portion of an employee's deductible.
In general, when employees are traveling to an event, they should depart from their place of work. If the employee travels from their home, it could be considered normal travel to and from work, which is excluded from the University's insurance coverage. There could be exceptions to this, example: if the travel is directly to the event and is required by the University as part of the employee's employment. If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact our office.
UNIVERSITY DRIVERS:
Anyone who drives a University owned, leased or rented vehicle, as part of their normal job duties should have a copy of their drivers license on file with Risk Management.The copy of their drivers license is sent to the University's insurance carrier, where a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check for the last three (3) years is conducted. The MVR is used with the following Driver's Guidelines to help determine a driver's eligibility under the University's auto insurance policy.
DRIVER'S GUIDELINES:
Drivers can be University employees, students or volunteers.
The following guidelines will be used to determine a driver's eligibility under the University's auto insurance policy. Drivers will not be eligible to drive a University vehicle if:
- Driver's license is suspended or revoked
- Driver has been convicted of one or more of the following within the last three (3) years
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Hit and Run
Evading the police
Reckless Driving
Negligent homicide arising out of the use of a motor vehicle
Operating a vehicle during a period of suspension or revocation
Using a motor vehicle without owner's authority (grand theft)
Speed Contest or any combination of four (4) "at fault" accidents, "not at fault" accidents and/or moving violations.
For more information regarding Auto Insurance please contact RISK MANAGEMENT
