Business Travel

If you take regular medication (prescribed) please ensure you take an adequate stock when you travel overseas . This travel insurance policy will not pay for asthma inhalers (for example) if you forget to take them.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ANYONE TRAVELLING TO AREAS AFFECTED BY AVIAN FLU.

ON RETURNING TO THE UK PLEASE COMPLETE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND FORWARD IT TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Travelling Abroad or overnight in the UK on University Business:

Staff/Students travelling on University Business (if you are not travelling on holiday it is likely you are travelling on the business of the University) are covered under the University`s travel insurance policy NHE-18CA07-0013 underwritten by ZURICH MUNICIPAL.

If you need to make a claim for medical emergencies whilst travelling, you must phone INTER PARTNER ASSISTANCE 44 1737 815147 or from the UK 01737 815147. For other claims please contact the Insurance Office on 0118 378 8309 or by email insurance@reading.ac.uk

Travel insurance claim forms are available here

Staff/Students are automatically covered when travelling on University Business BUT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ADVISED THE INSURANCE OFFICE BY EMAIL OF:

1. THE DURATION OF YOUR TRIP
2. THE DESTINATION

Insurers will allow 3 days holiday to be added at no extra charge to a business trip. The 3 days can be split up before and after the business or added in full at the start or the end. The 3 days must be taken in the same country as the business was conducted in.

Staff/Students should make their own insurance arrangements for additional holiday travel and for any family members accompanying them on a business trip. One option for provision of travel insurance is: http:/www.bibatravelportal.com but the University of Reading gives no warranties, endorsements or guarantees connected with the site.
 

A summary of business travel cover

For a current view on political, social, and travel information in countries a to z, please log on to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website: http:/www.fco.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU TRAVEL TO COUNTRIES OR PARTS OF COUNTRIES WHERE THE FCO HAVE ADVISED AGAINST DOING SO, YOUR UNIVERSITY TRAVEL INSURANCE WILL BE INVALIDATED.

Up to date information about the use/benefits of the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) can be found on the Department of Health Website.

John Fisher the Insurance Officer can be contacted on 0118 378 8309 or by email at insurance@rdg.ac.uk.