The Department of Risk Management, Insurance & Loss Prevention is responsible for administering risk management and insurance programs in compliance with the University of Iowa and State Board of Regents' risk management policies and procedures, and state and federal laws. This includes insurance and self-insurance programs covering property and liability risks, including buildings, equipment, fine art, vehicles, fidelity, liability claims and disaster response planning.
Our mission is to minimize the risk of financial loss to the University through the identification and analysis of risk, implementation of loss control programs and contractual transfer or other risk reduction or financing techniques.
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Risk Management is available to consult or collaborate with individuals, student groups, departments or administration on issues related to the management of risks. We can assist with the identification and analysis of risks and with recommending and developing strategies to best address risks.
Some areas where our department provides risk management assistance include: contracts, policies and procedures, vehicle use, continuity planning, insurance needs, loss prevention, claims, activity and event planning. We are also available to serve on committees or working groups to provide risk management expertise.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at 319-335-0010 or risk-management@uiowa.edu.
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RISK MANAGEMENT ADVICE FOR LOW-TEMP RESEARCH FREEZERS
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Research freezers store valuable, often irreplaceable materials that can be lost if power fails during unattended times. To prevent such losses, Risk Management recommends steps like ensuring reliable power, organizing and backing up samples, using remote monitoring, maintaining inventories, and having emergency plans in place. Prevention is the best protection.
Hawkeyes gain hands on learning with UI Risk Management
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Through collaboration and relationship building, Risk Management has been able to provide hands-on learning opportunities for two courses offered by Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. The spark for this collaboration started in 2019 when Berry-Stoelze contacted Risk Management. Since then, students have been able to explore topics in claims handling and risk management.
UI Risk Management implements online vehicle accident reporting
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Beginning Nov. 1, all vehicle incidents involving University of Iowa vehicles may be reported online in Employee Self Service or MyUI.