Risk Control and Insurance

The Risk Management Office is an integral part of the University of Rhode Island. By promoting a culture of compliance and shared responsibility, the mission of the RCI is to manage and protect the University community; its human, physical, natural, and financial assets, and to minimize losses and legal liabilities.

Our vision is to strive to improve and raise awareness of risk management. To provide the necessary services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by identifying, evaluation, and investigating risks of loss. Provide technical expertise, educational programs, support, and consultation to the University community to achieve a culture of risk management.

What is a Certificate of Insurance?

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document that gives evidence of the Insured’s financial ability to respond to a claim. The COI merely confirms to other parties that URI carries insurance.  You can request an URI certificate of insurance for the following: 

• Auto Rental

PROVIDES COVERAGE LIMITS AS FOLLOWS: Liability $1,000,000; Comp & Collision $100,000. This form must be completed with as much information as possible and must be provided to the Risk Management Office, no later than 4 business days prior to the start of the rental period. SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING ENTERPRISE RENTALS: Drivers must be 21+ years of age to drive 12 or 15-passenger vehicles rented from Enterprise. URI Certificates of Insurance (COI) will be processed within 3 business days and will be emailed directly to the University member requesting the certificate.   DAMAGE TO RENTAL VEHICLES MUST BE REPORTED ASAP TO THE RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE – 401-874-2591

• Events

Complete this form for University of RI sponsored events being held at off campus locations or facilities.  The certificate will provide the owner of event location evidence of the University’s General Liability Insurance coverage.  Additional insured language can be included if indicated in the agreement or contract with the owner of event location.  URI Certificates of Insurance will be processed within 3 business days and will be emailed directly to the University member requesting the certificate.

• Fine Arts 

Use this form for Fine Arts on loan to the University of Rhode Island, the completed and signed Fine Art Loan Agreement Form must also be on file and retained by the department receiving the loan. URI Certificates of Insurance will be processed within 3 business days and will be emailed directly to the University member requesting the certificate.

• General Liability

Complete this Form when requesting evidence of insurance coverage for University of Rhode Island to provide to an individual or organization with whom the University has entered into a contract or agreement which requires proof of insurance. URI Certificates of Insurance will be processed within 3 business days and will be emailed directly to the University member requesting the certificate.

• Internship/Experiential Programs

Complete this form when requesting evidence of insurance for a URI student to participate in an internship or clinical rotations at an off campus site or facility.  The Certificate will provide coverage limits and effective dates evidencing General Liability Coverage and Professional Liability Coverage for all clinical’s only. URI Certificates of Insurance will be processed within 3 business days and will be emailed directly to the University member requesting the certificate.

• Leased Equipment/URI Shipped Equipment/Property

Complete this form when requesting evidence of insurance to rent, lease or borrow equipment from a third party.  The certificate of insurance will provide the equipment owner evidence of the University’s General Liability Insurance coverage in case the equipment is lost, damaged or stolen.  URI Certificates of Insurance will be processed within 3 business days and will be emailed directly to the University member requesting the certificate.

• Field Trip Policy
• Film/Media Student Policy & Forms
• Food Handling/Food Vendor Policy
• Golf Cart Safety Policy
• International Travel
• Minors on Campus Policy
• Rental Vehicle Policy
• Pothole Reimbursement Policy
• URMIA Insurance Programs

• Title IX Training
• Van Training

• Artwork Loan Agreement
• Authorized Operator
• Bodily Injury Property Damage Report (Non-Student or Staff)
• Blood Borne Pathogen Policy & Forms
• Equipment-Release of Liability Waiver
• Field Trip Notification
• Field Trip Release Form
• Minor in Labs Consent & Release Form
• Minor Consent and Release Form
• Student Accident Report Form
• Volunteer Acknowledgement, Agreement & Liability Waiver
• Waiver Release Form
• Registration URI Charter

• Controller’s Travel Office
• Environmental Health & Safety
• Human Resources
• International Education
• Purchasing