FAQ

Food Service Providers Question's:

Q: How do I obtain the necessary insurance certificates and endorsements?
A: Talk to your insurance agent or broker. To make it really easy provide them with a copy of the CSU Requirements for Caterers and Food Service Providers (pdf) (Word).

Q: What if my insurance agent/broker has questions? Can I have them call Risk Management directly?
A: Yes, by all means! We are happy to talk to your agent/broker and provide any additional information they may need. Our number is (530) 898-6588.

Q: Can my agent include the additional insured information on the certificate of insurance rather than attaching a separate form?
A: No, the certificate is for information purposes only and does not constitute a legal endorsement of additional insured.

Q: What about when my insurance expires:
A: If your agent/broker has not forwarded a renewed certificate of insurance automatically, they will be sent a reminder notice.

Q: I don't have employees. Do I need Workers' Compensation insurance coverage?
A: No, not if you are the sole practitioner and don't have employees.

Q: I don't have employees of my own but I will be using employees from a temporary agency. Do they need Workers' Compensation insurance coverage?
A: Yes, they will need coverage but in most cases the temporary agency provides Workers' Compensation insurance coverage.

Q: Does Risk Management need a copy of the temporary agency's Workers' Compensation insurance coverage?
A: Yes

Q: I will not be driving on grounds of CSU, Chico. Will I need automotive insurance coverage?
A: No, if you are not driving on CSU, Chico property.

Q: I use a rental car to cater events and purchase automobile insurance coverage through the car rental agency. Will this suffice?
A: Yes, but we will need proof of coverage with adequate limits.

Q: Does the University provide insurance for students that have been placed with outside agencies for various types of student placements (i.e. internships, student teaching, service learning . . . )
A: There are insurance programs in place to cover students in a variety of placements provided a written agreement is in place. Please contact our office for additional details.

Q: Where should my information be sent?
A: You can mail your documentation to:

Director of Risk Management
California State University, Chico
Kendall Hall, Room 107
Chico, CA 95929-0130

Or send via facsimile to 530 898-4513. IMPORTANT! The fax is only a place holder, you must provide original documentation to Risk Management!