Computers, Electronic & Scientific Equipment

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  • Overview
    While the State property insurance covers university owned computers, electronic, and scientific equipment inside UF buildings, it does not cover all types of loss, does not cover items in transit and reimburses at Actual Cash Value.

    For departments or business units needing broader coverage, they can purchase supplemental insurance. This insurance is purchased and administered by the Florida Department of Management Services, Division of State Purchasing.

    Details
    The policy renews each June 5. Each department must report its insured values quarterly to the Insurance Coordinator (by 9/5, 12/5, 3/5 and 6/5). EH&S will then invoice the department in June for its values insured during the prior policy period.
    Coverage
    What is covered:
    • Electronic data processing equipment owned by the University and similar equipment leased or rented from others, in UF’s care, custody, and control.
    • Electronic media, including converted data owned by UF and similar equipment leased or rented from others, in UF’s care, custody, and control.
    • Scientific and medical equipment owned by UF and similar equipment leased or rented from others, in UF’s care, custody, and control.  Scientific and medical equipment valued $500,000 or greater is subject to underwriting approval.
    Examples:
    • Computers, laptops. printers
    • Servers/scanners
    • Analytical instruments
    • Ultrasound machines
    Request Coverage for Owned Items
    If your department, division, unit, etc. is interested in insuring an item, please contact the Insurance Coordinator for more details.
    Report a claim
    Complete the ***Claim Form and promptly submit it to the Insurance Coordinator.