Risk Management
Florida A&M University (FAMU), on behalf of the FAMU Board of Trustees, is a public
owned facility operating under statutes, rules and guidelines set forth by the Florida
State Legislature and the Florida State Board of Education.
Being a part of the State University System, liability coverage for faculty, staff,
volunteers and agents is provided by the State Risk Management Trust Fund. This coverage
is pursuant to Chapter 284 Part II & Section 768.28 Florida Statutes and any rules
promulgated there under.
The following is coverage available pursuant to the State Risk Management Trust Fund:
Statutory Coverage
Automobile Liability
Court Awarded Attorney Fees
Federal Civil Rights Liability & Employment Discrimination
General Liability / Professional Liability
State Employee Workers’ Compensation & Employer’s Liability
Property Coverage (Fixed and Contents)
The State Risk Management Trust Fund also provides coverage for fixed property and
contents on an Actual Cash Value basis for property owned or leased by FAMU.
The University has numerous Commercial Insurance Policies to provide coverage for
losses not covered under our statutory protections.
Please note: The University cannot amend its statutory coverage and list any party
as additional insured.
We also serve as the Risk Management Coordinator for the State Risk Management Trust
Fund and the Florida Department of Management Services. In this capacity we are responsible
for:
- Investigation of tort claims and litigation against FAMU
- Coordinating the purchase of all property and casualty insurance coverage for FAMU
- Educating employees, students and visitors in compliance, safety and loss prevention measures
Employee and Student Responsibility
FAMU is subject to numerous risk inherent in a large comprehensive educational institution.
Therefore, the success of our risk management program requires active participation
and support from all faculty, staff and students.
Contact the Risk Management Section with questions or concerns regarding insurance
and risk management at FAMU.
Risk Management Forms and Coverage
