Insurance Information

 

Insurance Information

All general insurance queries and Travel Risk Assessment Forms should be sent to insurance@hud.ac.uk.

Other queries can be directed to Joe Byrne (j.j.byrne@hud.ac.uk) and Claire Gunton (c.gunton@hud.ac.uk)  

 

University of Huddersfield Insurance Guide

Ministry of Justice Insurance Reforms - Important Information for Claimant Solicitor

 

Overseas Travel

** All overseas travel must be approved by the appropriate Manager **

All queries regarding insurance coverage for overseas travel should be directed to Joe Byrne & Claire Gunton via insurance@hud.ac.uk

Important Post-BREXIT Travel Advice - 9 October 2019

Overseas Travel and Activities Policy

Overseas Travel Guidance

  

Overseas Travel Risk Assessments

** Until further notice, only General Travel Risk Assessments should be submitted **

All non-frequent travellers should complete the General Travel - Overseas Travel Risk Assessment prior to each trip.

The Overseas Travel Risk Assessment form for Frequent Travellers is designed for members of staff who, over the course of the Academic year, anticipate that they will travel overseas on 3 or more separate occasions. 

Overseas Travel Risk Assessment - Frequent Travel - Overseas Risk Assessment - Part A & B (Link Removed)

Overseas Travel Risk Assessment - Frequent Travel - Overseas Risk Assessment - Part B Only (Link Removed)

Travel Management Company

Where possible, overseas travel should be booked via the University's preferred Travel Management Company (TMC), Key Travel. This applies to both Staff travel and Student/Group travel.

March 2022 - TMC Update - Service Issues

 

Key Travel Contact Details From April 2020 Until Further Notice

For urgent account management issues accountmanager@keytravel.com *
* Please contact c.gunton@hud.ac.uk before sending any issues through to this mailbox

This is a shared mailbox looked after by Key Travel UK MD Lisa Akeroyd, Sales Director Paul Green, & Account Manager Bruce Teatheredge. 
 
For operational/reservations issues:
• Offline reservations: topaz@keytravel.com or 0845 266 8865
• Online bookings or website queries: online@keytravel.com or 0207 843 9673.
• Out of hours/emergency number: 0207 843 9602

Key Travel Overview

Key Travel Price Match Promise

Key Travel operates an online booking portal. If you would like setting up as a registered travel booker, please contact insurance@hud.ac.uk ‌

  

Use of Peer-to-Peer Accommodation e.g. Airbnb, Vrbo etc

The University of Huddersfield does not endorse the use of peer-to-peer accommodation (such as Airbnb) by staff travelling on University business and our appointed Travel Management Company will not book these properties on our behalf.

When considering accommodation for trips abroad, we recommend using Key Travel as this supplier has been providing accommodation for this sector for a number of years, has been tested, audited for health and safety requirements, provides proof of relevant insurance requirements and is the University’s recommended Travel Management Company.

However, if you decide to make your own accommodation arrangements and are considering providers such as Airbnb, the University firmly advise that you carry out the appropriate due diligence checks on this accommodation to ensure it meets your requirements, has the necessary insurance in place in case something goes wrong, i.e. the property causes a personal injury to the person renting the property, the property has been double booked and is not available when you arrive etc

Key Travel and AirBnB