Anita Randell, Insurance Officer



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  • Anita Randell, Insurance Officer

  • University House

  • E mail: insurancesupport@port.ac.uk

  • Direct tel: 023 92 843308




  • University Travel Insurance covers all students on authorised Study Abroad/Work Placements - no additional cost to you.

  • Permission to travel form triggers insurance.

  • http://www.port.ac.uk/special/studyabroad/outgoingstudents/practicalinformation/permissiontotravel



Policy renews 1 August 2017 but being tendered.

  • Policy renews 1 August 2017 but being tendered.

  • Insurer and contact details may change but cover will be no less favourable.

  • Information will on the University Study Abroad web-site in July 2017.

  • Covers trips up to 12 months UK-UK



  • Changes depending on world events but as at February 2017, includes Libya, Syria, Afghanistan, Mali, Somalia, Yemen, Nigeria (Niger Delta and North of Abuja), Iraq, Chechnya, North Korea, Myanmar, Iran, Algeria, Pakistan, Venezuela, Philippines.

  • Countries where FCO recommend against travel

  • Countries which TravelGuard rate risk as “extreme”

  • If the UK/US have imposed sanctions

  • If this affects you, contact Insurance Officer ASAP to discuss plans as you may not be insured or permitted to travel.





  • Provided by insurer

  • www.aig.co.uk/travelguard

  • Security Information/alerts

  • Health Information

  • Emergency Assistance Information

  • New “App” – AIG Business Travel

  • Policy number 0015865120



  • To be completed for all trips which TravelGuard consider to be “High Risk” or above and discussed with tutor/signed off by Head of Department.

  • http://www.port.ac.uk/special/overseastravel/riskassessment/

  • Purpose is to identify risks and ensure suitable and sufficient control measures are in place to reduce the risk of harm or injury.





Call 24 hour Emergency Medical Helpline prior to seeking medical treatment.

  • Call 24 hour Emergency Medical Helpline prior to seeking medical treatment.

  • Failure to call them could invalidate your insurance.

  • Where possible can arrange hospital to bill insurers direct – no nasty bills.

  • Co-ordinate care to ensure you get best possible treatment. Second Opinion.

  • Case study – Air ambulance from Grand Cayman to Miami.



  • Other considerations:

  • Exclude journeys against medical advice

  • Limited capabilities in some areas (TravelGuard)

  • Emergency Medical cover only.

  • Consider Private HealthCare for routine treatment.

  • Host University requirements (USA)

  • AJG alternative (Bronze, Silver, Gold)

  • Don’t forgot your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

  • http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/EHIC/Pages/about-the-ehic.aspx



  • Cover if a trip has to be cancelled or cut short as a direct result of a cause which is outside your control.

  • Exclude failure of airline/events known about/disinclination to travel. (ABTA/ATOL)

  • Your responsibility to have correct travel documentation. Visa/passport. Allow sufficient time…

  • E.g – accident or illness just before due to leave UK.



  • Personal belongings

  • Emergency replacement of visa, passport etc

  • Must report to police within 48 hours.

  • Property irregularity report from airline

  • Be vigilant and don’t display obvious signs of wealth.



If high risk activities are included in the holiday, separate specific personal travel insurance should be purchased.

  • If high risk activities are included in the holiday, separate specific personal travel insurance should be purchased.

  • If integral part of studies/work placement refer to Insurance Officer.



Incidental holidays are covered up to a maximum of 14 days for placements over 3 months.

  • Incidental holidays are covered up to a maximum of 14 days for placements over 3 months.

  • Must be in country of student/placement.

  • If holiday time is longer or you are visiting another country, you will need separate personal holiday insurance.



Complex

  • Complex

  • Health and Safety/Insurance questionnaire to be competed.

  • Insurance wise, this checks that the host has adequate insurance to cover their legal liability for injury to yourself whilst on placement or your legal liability for injury you may cause to third parties.

  • Rules/practices vary per country. Gaps will be identified by Placement Office and risk based decision whether or not to proceed.

  • Erasmus form is for funding purposes and is in addition to this checklist.



  • Any Questions?



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