Risk Management Services assists the operating units and staff of the university to protect against or mitigate losses to the people, facilities, and other assets of the campus community.  Risk Management's functions include:

• The identification and analysis of risk or assessment of loss potential
• Elimination or minimization of risk
• Implementation of loss funding\risk financing\insurance programs
• Claims control and litigation management

Identification and analysis of risk and assessment of loss potential. This requires obtaining information from various units within the university and determining the possible losses and what protections need to be put in place.

Eliminating or minimizing risks. Risk Management works with departments to implement loss prevention and safety programs, other mechanisms for risk avoidance or ways in which risk can be transferred to other parties.

Implementing loss funding and risk financing mechanisms. Once the potential losses are ascertained, Risk Management evaluates the costs which would be incurred in order to provide restoration for damages sustained and evaluates funding options to ensure the availability of funds.

Claims control and litigation management. Once damages have been sustained, Risk Management is responsible for providing restoration in a cost-effective manner and managing litigation that may arise. Risk Management also controls costs by obtaining restitution from legally responsible parties.

Additional Information and Assistance:  See subject matter pages at left and/or contact -

Risk Mangement Services:
Phone: (734) 764-2200
Fax: (734) 763-2043

WorkConnections Employee-Centered Illness & Injury Program:
Phone: (734) 615-0634
Toll Free: (877) 869-0643
Fax: (734) 936-1913

Coverages described in this website do not extend to personal property or activities not associated with University of Michigan business.

Mission statement

The mission of Risk Management is to minimize the adverse effects of loss due to accidents or other unforeseen events which may be inflicted upon the physical and human assets of the University of Michigan.

Commitment to service

Risk Management strives to provide financial protection and support services to all departments, faculty, staff, students, patients and visitors. The success of the department in fulfilling its responsibilities requires close coordination with, and cooperation from, the total university community for identification of potential risks and prompt notification of claims for losses sustained.