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.
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UPDATE – International Travel and UMAL Travel Cover
From 29th March 2021, as long as there are no changes to the government roadmap, international travel for students travelling from England will be permitted on the basis of the following exemption: Education From 29 March, if you are enrolled in a course of study at an educational institution outside [...]
Time for a Change – Sexual Misconduct at Universities and Colleges
Whilst many higher and further education institutions have been focused on the difficulties in juggling face to face teaching with keeping students safe on campus as Covid-19 runs riot, and the logistics of larger student numbers as a result of the A-level exam fiasco, another more insidious issue is [...]
Risk Alert – The Rise of the e-Scooter and Micro-Mobility
Combining affordability, the latest technology, green credentials and street credibility, the last few years have seen a significant increase in the popularity and use of electric motorised scooters – ‘e-scooters’ – and other forms of micro-mobility transportation. In this article we look at some of the potential implications and [...]
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