FAQs

  • Risk has many definitions. Some of them have a negative connotation, some not. For instance, risk is opportunity: Consider the risk of taking no risks. The university must take risks to advance its mission. Risk can also be defined as uncertainty, or anything that impedes the mission of the university.

  • A certificate of insurance is a document that shows evidence that the university, or a party we are doing business with, has property insurance coverage. LMU does not do business with vendors that do not carry insurance.

  • Please send your Certificate of Insurance request to risk_COI@lmu.edu. Please allow 3–5 business days for processing. To help us process your COI request efficiently, please ensure the following information is included:
    • Certificate Holder’s full name, address, and phone number
    • Date of the event
    • Specific insurance requirements (e.g., coverage limits, additional insured language) or provide a sample COI. 
    If any of this information is missing, please reply with the details.
  • Anyone that has a business-related need to drive a university-owned cart or vehicle. This includes those that use their personal vehicle for university business. Your supervisor will make this determination.

  • LMU's insurance requirements are 1m/3m and the vendor must name LMU as an Additional Insured.

  • This must be addressed on a case by case basis with the Sr. Director of Risk Management.

  • Student athletes can drive other students to LMU-sanctioned events but a copy of their auto insurance must be submitted to Risk Management. for approval and they must be currently enrolled in the LMU/DMV Pull Program. Students must also sign a waiver of release and submit this waiver to Risk Management.

  • Yes, this is a requirement of all contracts regardless of length, value, or content.

    1. Report the incident immediately to your supervisor.
    2. Report the incident to the Department of Public Safety 310.338.2893.
    3. Fill out this Car Accident Form and drop it off in the Risk Management Office, located in Uhall 4900.
    4. Submit a bill to Risk Management for the repairs to your vehicle and we will reimburse your department.

    If you have questions, contact the Sr. Director of Risk Management.