Sexual Assault Claims Study

How to Report a Claim

Early reporting and active involvement by the institution and UE are essential for successful claims resolution. For the most efficient service, please submit new claims to newclaims@ue.org. Please include any available documentation, such as:

- Incident Report
- Notice of legal action or demand letter
- Photos
- Press/media reports

Crisis Report

Early reporting and active involvement by the institution and UE aressential for successful claims resolution. An institution that fails to meet the reporting responsibilities outlined in its insurance policy risks denial of coverage or loss of full benefits. Reporting considerations vary with the type of policy.

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Facts From United Educators' Report
Confronting Campus Sexual Assault: An Examination of Higher Education Claims

United Educators (UE) studied sexual assault claims filed between 2011 and 2013 by the institutions it insures. The study examines 305 claims from 104 colleges and universities that involved an alleged sexual assault and a student victim. A claim is defined as a demand for damages or an event that could give rise to legal action. This analysis highlights the complexity and characteristics of sexual assaults on college campuses. The findings presented below should be used to inform efforts to prevent sexual assaults and improve the institution’s response when a sexual assault is reported.

The Circumstance of Campus Sexual Assault

Victim Characteristics

Perpetrator Characteristics

Recommendations for Institutions

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NOTE: Our use of the term “victim” rather than “survivor” is not intended to diminish the strength of those who came forward to report asexual assault. Likewise, our use of the term “perpetrator” is not intended as acceptance of the truth of the allegations against an individual