Delivering knowledge
At UMAL we add value by helping our Members institutions perform better. We constantly strive to provide information on risk, claims trends and to deliver training opportunities and events.
Providing unrivalled cover, advice and risk
management services for the benefit of all our Members.
Our Cover

Our role is to serve our Members and provide the service they require, and with this in mind, the cover we offer is widely recognised to be the widest available to the Higher and Further Education sector. We are not bound by corporate underwriting guidelines.
Member Services

With UMAL, you don’t just get unequalled cover and superior knowledge, expertise and service from our team. We also provide a range of additional services that are exclusive to our Members and which are specifically designed to provide you with all of the protection you need, together with relevant risk management advice and support.

The UMAL Travel Hub
Run the numbers
Extension to UMAL Travel Cover – Covid-19 Disruption
Since 2020, the UMAL travel cover has excluded all claims under the Disruption section arising out of Covid-19. As we gradually move towards the end of the pandemic I am pleased to advise that we are now able to reintroduce a limited amount of cover for Cancellation and Rearrangement [...]
Risk Alert Cyber Insurance
Our Cyber partner Beazley, recently hosted a webinar on cyber insurance during which they discussed their requirements and ‘red lines’ for writing this class of business.
Events in Ukraine
Events in Ukraine have escalated overnight, which as a consequence means it may be appropriate for staff and students to return to the UK.

We are specialists and always put our members first

We respect and support the role our members play in society

We offer a better way to do business

We are accessible, approachable and proactive