Auto Insurance

University of California Office of Risk Services and Auto Insurance Program 

Report all auto accidents that occur while using any vehicle for university business. Report any other damage to, or theft of, university vehicles. Reports should be made within 24 hours.  Also report claims involving university vehicles to Fleet Services. 

Find UC policies relating to vehicles, search for "BUS-46" for information about use of university vehicles and "G-28" for information about travel regulations. See the UCSC Travel Guide for more information about rental car and personal auto usage, including information about rental car expense reimbursement.

Rental Vehicles

Within the United States 

• Only rent vehicles using UC system-wide rental agreements. Reserve rentals through the Connexxus portal.
• Negotiated rates for these rental vehicles include the cost of the insurance when traveling for UC business and only within the United States. 

Outside the United States

• Only rent vehicles using UC system-wide rental agreements. Reserve rentals through the Connexxus portal.
• We recommend purchasing both liability and physical damage insurance. Liability insurance is for damage to others property and injuries to others; physical damage is for damage to the rental vehicle.
• If you choose to research what insurance might be included in the rental contract, then go to Connexxus. Navigate to the Ground Transportation, Car Rentals section. You will be able to access downloadable information with detailed information about rental vehicles and insurance.

If you have any questions contact propertycasualty@ucsc.edu.