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University Finance and Administration
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University Finance and Administration
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University Finance and Administration
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University Finance and Administration

Risk Management & Insurance

Risk Management & Insurance manages the complex array of universitywide risk and insurance-related matters. We 

  • assess any risks/exposures with the potential to affect students, faculty, and staff; 

  • procure and maintain the commercial insurance products/services; and 

  • manage self-insurance programs (including loss prevention and claims administration). 

Contact us for questions regarding risk management and insurance information across the following focus areas:

  • Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

  • Reporting of injuries and property loss/damage  

  • Automobile insurance cards  

  • Certificate of insurance requirements  

  • Waivers and informed consent requirements  

  • Contract and affiliation agreement review  

  • On- and off-campus student activities  

  • International travel  

The responsibilities and contact information for each Risk Management and Insurance unit are available below:

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 
    Department of Risk Management and Insurance 
    33 Knightsbridge Road, 1st Floor East, Suite F110 
    Piscataway, NJ 08854 

    General contact information: 
    Phone: 848-932-7300 
    Fax: 732-980-6246 
    Email: RMI@finance.rutgers.edu 

    William S. Troy
    Executive Director 
    Email: bill.troy@rutgers.edu
    Phone: 848-932-3015 

    Jeff Cavaluzzo
    Assistant Director - Underwriting 
    Email: jeff.cavaluzzo@rutgers.edu
    Phone: 848-932-3005 

    Donna Bahnck
    Assistant Director - Claims
    Email: dab233@finance.rutgers.edu
    Phone: 848-932-3006 

    Lindsey Ludwinski
    Assistant Director, Student Health Insurance
    Email: lml235@finance.rutgers.edu
    Phone: 848-932-3004 

    Matt Spaventa
    Risk Management Coordinator
    Email: spaventa@finance.rutgers.edu
    Phone: 848-932-3008 

    Heather Finer
    Manager- Contracts & Claims
    Email: heathleo@finance.rutgers.edu
    Phone: 848-932-3007

    Kelly Whaley
    Claims Manager
    Email: kelly.whaley@rutgers.edu
    Phone: 848-932-3200

    Jonathan Reyes
    Department Administrator
    Email:     jmr675@finance.rutgers.edu
    Phone: 848-932-3003

  • The Rutgers Occupational Health Department provides high quality, evidence-based medical care for Rutgers employees who sustain work-related injuries and illnesses. It also helps ensure compliance with all federal and state regulatory agency requirements for medical clearance and surveillance of employees working in hazardous or safety-sensitive operations.

    Contact Us

    Rutgers Occupational Health Department
    Hurtado Health Center, Lower Level 
    11 Bishop Place 
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1180 

    General contact information: 
    Phone: 848-932-8254 
    Fax: 732-932-7199 

    Milind N. Shah
    Director, Occupational Health
    Email: mns42@echo.rutgers.edu

    Angela Gupta Arya
    Assistant Director, Clinic 
    Email: anggupta@echo.rutgers.edu

    Kenneth K. Chan
    Physician Assistant 
    Email: chanken@echo.rutgers.edu

    Alice Farrell
    Administrative Manager 
    Email: aaf147@echo.rutgers.edu

    Zubia Sheikh
    Nurse 
    Email: zubia@echo.rutgers.edu

    Jenny Torres
    Health Technician II 
    Email: jetorres@echo.rutgers.edu

    Sarah Conlon
    Health Technician II 
    Email: sarah.conlon@rutgers.edu

  • The Office of Student Health Insurance assist students with student health insurance concerns by acting as a liaison with the Office of Student Accounting, Billing and Cashiering; Rutgers Global; Rutgers Student Health (Health Services); University Health Plans (UHP); and UnitedHealthcare Student Resources (UHCSR). The office assist students on the Rutgers University–Camden, Rutgers University–Newark, and Rutgers University–New Brunswick campuses. 

    Contact Us 

    Office of Student Health Insurance
    11 Bishop Place (Hurtado Health Center)
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    For questions regarding student health insurance, please contact Lindsey Ludwinski, Assistant Director, or Evelyn Nath, Program Coordinator, by phone (848-932-8285) or email (insure@rutgers.edu). When reaching out for assistance, please include your RUID number and any relevant supporting documentation.