Drum Cussac Travel Assistance – Platform Demonstration
As detailed in your renewal pack in July, UMAL Members now have access to improved travel services with subscription to an enhanced risk assessment tool provided by Drum Cussac - RiskMonitor Pro, and the option to subscribe to the PeopleMonitor service at a substantially reduced cost, offering a service unique to our Members....
Update – Drone Legislation
To ensure the safety of both drone users and the general public, UK drone laws continue to evolve...
Hong Kong Unrest – Situation Report
For further information on the current situation in Hong Kong please see...
Main Cover changes for the 2019/20 indemnity year
UMAL is pleased to announce with effect from 1st August 2019 important changes to our Travel, Public/Product Liability, Employers Liability and Professional Indemnity covers...
Cover Enhancements – Computer Equipment ‘New for Old’ Cover
A new cover enhancement available for Members under the Property Damage/Computer Breakdown section is 'Computer New for Old'....
Press Statement
Following recent press coverage in relation to a former student at Anglia Ruskin University, UMAL has issued the following statement...
UMAL’s Regional Training Sessions – Expression of Interest
Following the success of our recent CII Training events, we have been thinking about how we can build on this initiative...
UMAL’s Annual Conference Announcements 2019
Yesterday UMAL hosted their Annual Conference at the Royal Society of the Arts which was attended by delegates from around 50 higher and further education institutions. Paul Cusition, CEO, announced several significant changes ahead of the 2019/20 renewal...
Business Interruption Cover for Suspected Terrorism Events
The recent incidents at UK Universities in the last 24 hours following the discovery of suspicious packages highlight the potential interference caused to University activities...
Brexit Update
As the 29th of March approaches, Paul Cusition provides an update on Brexit issues for UMAL members...
The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018
With the arrival this year of The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, many UMAL Members will find themselves to be ‘organisers’ of travel services under the terms of the regulations. This imposes certain requirements on the Member and this newsletter takes a brief look at the main elements.
UMAL’s New Training Initiative for Members
In conjunction with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), we have developed a one day seminar/training course intended to be an introduction to insurance for those involved with various aspects of insurance.