Insurance Services

Insurance for students on work placements

Work Placements

When students are away from the University of East London on work placements, the organisations accepting them are expected to cover them under their Employer’s Liability insurance with regard to any personal injury which the student may suffer for which the organisation in question is legally liable.

It is also advised that students check with the organisation at which they are placed whether they are covered by any other applicable policies while on placement.

Students undertaking placements overseas as part of their UEL degree will have emergency medical expenses covered by UEL’s Personal Accident & Travel Insurance, provided that the Request for Travel has been filled in correctly and approved by the Dean of the School.

Use of Private Vehicles

If a student or member of staff wishes to use their own vehicle whilst carrying out placement work, they must check that their own vehicle insurance cover is adequate, i.e that 'occasional business use' is specifically included and covered.

Overseas Academic Placement and Student Travel on University Business

Cover for travel insurance and emergency medical attention is available on the condition the relevant documentation is completed. See more on the Travel Insurance pages.

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