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Theft Insurance

Coverage

The University carries insurance for losses from theft, fraud, and similar acts. To report an incident, units must follow the guidelines below.

  • If the theft occurred on campus or in a campus-owned building, report the theft immediately to the Chicago Police Department (773.702.8181) and obtain a UCPD report number from the investigating officer.

  • If the theft occurred away from the University, report the theft immediately to the police department having jurisdiction.

  • Report the incident to the Office of Risk Management using the Property Loss/Damage Report form.

  • The report should be made as soon as possible and include a description of the property taken and the police report.

Important Exclusions

University insurance does not cover:

  • Personal property owned by faculty, staff or students

  • Theft of laptops or other electronics left open and unprotected in public

  • Missing or misplaced equipment without proof of theft

  • Property away from University facilities, unless in the custody of an approved messenger or armored motor vehicle company

Deductible

Reimbursements are subject to a deductible of 10% with a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $2000.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please reach out to Risk Management (risk@uchicago.edu) for more information.

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