Risk Management & Safety

Risk Management & Safety Insurance and Claims Administration is responsible for protecting the welfare of students, staff, patrons, and assets of University of Nevada Las Vegas, College of Southern Nevada and Nevada State College from risk and financial loss. To accomplish these tasks, Risk Management & Safety coordinates with other departments to identify & analyze risk, develop risk control techniques, select appropriate retention and/or transfer of risk, and provide risk administration.

Workers' compensation is a benefit provided to employees who are injured as a result of performing their work duties. The Nevada System of Higher Education fully supports the right of every employee to file a workers' compensation claim when a work related injury or occupational disease occurs. It is the responsibility of Risk Management & Safety Claims Administration to coordinate workers' compensation claims for Univeristy of Nevada Las Vegas, College of Southern Nevada and Nevada State College.

General Counsel for Nevada System of Higher Education Business Center South institutions are responsible for managing liability waivers. Any amended forms will need to be approved by General Counsel.

Staff

Michael L. Means

Insurance & Claims Administration Officer

CSB 119H

(702) 895-5735

Michele Washington

Claims Administration Coordinator

CSB 201

(702) 895-5404