If you die as the result of an accident while you are on authorized University business, your beneficiary will be paid a lump sum equal to five times your annual base earnings up to a maximum of $500,000.

• The amount of your benefit is rounded up to the nearest $1,000.

• Once you reach age 60, the amount of the benefit gradually decreases each year until you are age 70.

You are eligible for coverage under the policy if you are a member of the University faculty or staff on regular payroll in active employment of if you are an employee in a "visiting" rank who is specifically directed to travel on behalf of the University. You are covered while traveling on University business as long as you travel to a site off University premises and travel expenses are reimbursed by the University.

This policy also provides $1,000 in accidental death coverage for students traveling abroad on University-sponsored trips, as well as students participating in academic credit programs and internships in the United States.

Your regular commute to and from work is not covered.

The plan will not pay benefits incurred as a result of:

• Suicide, attempted suicide, or intentionally self-inflicted injury, whether you are sane or insane at the time.

• Service in the armed forces of any country or international authority.

• War or an act of war, whether declared or undeclared, which occurs within the geographical limits, or territorial waters, or airspace above:

  • Your country of permanent residence.

  • The United States, Canada, and Iraq, except this will not include terrorism.

• Injury or death sustained while being in, exiting, or entering any aircraft owned, leased, or operated by Princeton University, on behalf of Princeton University, or operated by an employee of Princeton University on Princeton University's behalf.

If you have questions about this coverage, contact Risk Management or Human Resources.

The University has negotiated competitive rental rates and primary insurance for liability and physical damage with two rental companies: Enterprise and Avis. These rates and insurance only apply to business rentals within the 48 contiguous United States. Learn more about this program on the Travel and Expense website.

When renting a car from a rental agency other than the two listed above, purchase only the minimum coverage of insurance required by the rental agency.

Since the University-negotiated rates and primary insurance do not apply outside the contiguous United States, purchase the minimum level of insurance required by the rental agency when traveling in Alaska, Hawaii, or outside the United States.

Students renting vehicles locally using University funds must comply with the following requirements and are only permitted to rent vehicles through Enterprise.

• Become an Approved University Driver: Enterprise has agreed to rent vehicles and to include primary insurance coverage to University-approved student drivers between the ages of 18 and 25 who are renting a vehicle for official University business. Only approved student drivers are authorized to rent vehicles with University funds.

• Reserve in Advance: Reservations for approved student drivers must be made in advance using the University's corporate number. Students will need to purchase Supplemental Liability Protection Coverage at the time of rental.

• Obtain Van Certification (if needed): Enterprise has agreed to rent mini-vans to approved student drivers who are at least 18 years of age and on official University business. Student drivers must have successfully completed the online test and must be van-certified through the University’s Department of Public Safety. Students must also present authorization from a University administrator at the time of the rental.

When renting a car for a combination of business and personal use, your personal automobile coverage, or any additional insurance you purchase, will cover your personal use of the rental car.

• All accidents, regardless of the severity or damage, must be reported immediately to Risk Management, your department manager, and to the rental agency.

• If applicable, departments are responsible for the first $500 of damage to a rental vehicle.