Travel Insurance Application

Guidance Notes

First check that your travel is eligible for cover, using the information provided below and in the separate notes relating to field trips and expeditions. If it is, complete an application form, which is submitted on the web to the insurance section.

When the information has been processed, an email card will be issued to each member of a group.

Students travelling to an EEC country are advised to obtain an E128 form from DSS Overseas Branch by calling +44 (0) 191 225 4811. This will allow you to get free medical treatment under a reciprocal agreement with the UK.

Eligibility

Persons who can be insured are:

• All employees of the University and their spouse or partner - please note that children are NOT covered
• Students of the University
• Any other person travelling under the auspices and on behalf of the University

Travel insurance applies only for journeys in connection with University business.

• This includes conferences, field trips, teaching, research, demonstrations at other institutions, and language/exchange students on their year abroad
• The cover applies to journeys anywhere in the world, but excluding countries which the Foreign Office have advised against. There is a ‘reasonable care’ condition within the policy. The Foreign Office website should be consulted for current government advice on foreign travel.
• For journeys within the UK, cover applies only if there is an overnight stay or a flight in an aircraft
• Cover applies for a maximum 12 months continuous period - any period beyond this has to be referred to the insurers

Travel Insurance Online Application Form