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...
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.
Travel Cover changes for the 2018/19 indemnity year
UMAL is pleased to announce that with effect from 1st August we will be launching a new combined travel assistance service, replacing the medical and security assistance services currently provided by Intana Global and Control Risks respectively. The new assistance service is operated by Global