The Legal Office manages the University's insurance claims and policies.
For FAQs relating to the University's insurance covers, please see Insurance FAQs [PDF]
Please see below for confirmation of the University's Employer's Liability cover:
Please see below for a confirmation letter for the University's Public and Products' Liability insurance.
Note: Please consult Ashahul Ali, Senior Legal Officer at legaloffice@beds.ac.uk if you have been asked to send this form to a third party.
Please contact Ashahul Ali, Senior Legal Officer at legaloffice@beds.ac.uk if you receive a request for confirmation of our Professional Indemnity cover.
The form below covers the University fleet, i.e. those vehicles run by the Facilities and Estates department, the Education and Sport Faculty, and those hired by other departments and faculties at the University for business purposes.
Motor Insurance Certificate [PDF]
Please advise Ashahul Ali, Senior Legal Officer at legaloffice@beds.ac.uk of any fleet changes, including the hire of any temporary vehicles if the hire period exceeds 13 days.
If you are a University staff member seeking advice on insurance abroad, you must email legaloffice@beds.ac.uk to obtain a summary of our Travel Insurance cover and details of how to get help in a travel emergency.
Prior to travelling abroad on University business , you should consult Crisis24Horizon (Use your University email to register) for travel advice for the location(s) you are planning to visit. Also check the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice
You should also download the Crisis24Horizon App and set it to receive notifications about the locations you are visiting. The app includes a direct link to the University’s insurance helpline for if you need emergency assistance whilst abroad.
Crisis24Horizon Registration [PDF]
Please refer to our Travel Health and Safety site for detail for what you must do when travelling overseas for university related work, research and study.
Please contact Ashahul Ali, Senior Legal Officer at legaloffice@beds.ac.uk if there are circumstances under which a claim may be made under the University's policies (please complete form below to notify the Legal Office of a theft).
All impairments to Fire Protection Systems exceeding 8 hours should be notified to UMAL, our insurers. Notification of these impairments should be made 48 hours in advance, or as soon as possible when the impairment is known. Please use the form below, and send to Ashahul Ali, Senior Legal Officer at legaloffice@beds.ac.uk who will forward the form on to the relevant UMAL contact.