PROPERTY LOSS OF DAMAGE
CHECKLIST FOR INSURANCE RECOVERY
ALL LOCATIONS

This checklist outlines what must be accomplished to minimize the time involved in the settlement of property claims.

1 . Notify the Office of Risk management by telephone IMMEDIATELY at 540-231-7439 or fax at 540-231-5064. Also call the police on all thefts and vandalism.
The information required is:

a. Date loss occurred
b. Time the loss occurred
c. Kind of loss (theft, water damage, fire, wind, etc.)
d. Location of the loss
e. Dollar estimate of the loss
f. Description of loss and/or damage
g. Name of contact person and telephone number

If property has been damaged by fire, water, etc., Risk Management will indicate what can be done to ensure that no further damage occurs and steps to take which will not jeopardize your insurance claim.

2 A. FOR OFF CAMPUS INCIDENTS -Forward a written report immediately to Risk Management outlining the above telephone report and any additional information. In the case of thefts and vandalism please ask the local police to send a copy of their report to the Office of Risk Management.

2 B. FOR ON CAMPUS INCIDENTS -Forward a written report immediately to Risk Management outlining the above telephone report and any additional information. The Virginia Tech Police department sends copies of their reports to Risk Management on all thefts and vandalism.

3 . If equipment is stolen or damaged, forward copies of documentation immediately which support the original purchase of the equipment (i.e. , purchase requisitions, invoices, etc.).

4 . Then, forward copies of documentation showing how you replaced damaged or stolen equipment or the actual repair costs of the equipment damaged. Our policy provides the lesser of full replacement with like kind and quality or repair of equipment, less a deductible. Therefore, the claim cannot be settled without the repair or replacement. Replacement or repair of property must follow Virginia Tech Purchasing Department guidelines.

5 . Once settlement is received, Risk Management will contact your department for the account code, object code, and department number to deposit funds recovered from insurance.

NOTE: It is imperative that the above steps be completed AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Prompt reporting allows for recovery of funds in as few as 30 days. Late reporting can result in delays of up to six months or more in recovery.

Questions regarding Virginia Tech's insurance coverage for liability, property, automobile, etc. should be referred to the Office of Risk Management.