Travel Insurance 

The Travel Policy arranged by the University provides cover in respect of trips approved by the University, which are no longer than 30 days in duration, for employees or persons engaged on the business of the University are insured.  Policy information is available here (pdf format).  If cover is required for trips for a longer duration, the University must specifically inform the Insurer, prior to such trips being undertaken.PLEASE NOTE: In the event of an accident/theft you must obtain a police report in order to file a claim.

Sabbatical and other special leave: The University can arrange that the Travel Policy provide cover for sabbaticals, special research leave, professional development and other approved leave provided the employee remains an full-time employee of UL. Sabbaticals, special research leave, professional development, and other approved leave are typically for periods of between 2 and 12 months. However, if the period is longer than this, it may be considered a secondment and as such may not be possible to cover. Any such scenario should be referred to cliona.donnellan@ul.ie in good time, prior to departure.

Guidelines on Insurance Cover for Research

Guidelines and the process in place for confirming insurance cover for research: Guidelines on Insurance Cover for Research

Other Frequently Asked Questions on insurance cover for research (including information on professional indemnity insurance cover): Professional Indemnity FAQ's

For further assistance please contact the Insurance Administrator cliona.donnellan@ul.ie

For additional information on research ethics matters, please refer to:  www.ul.ie/researchethics    

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 Visiting Contractors/Groups to the University of Limerick

Should a Department/Division invite a contractor/ external group to the University of Limeirck, one must ensure the visitors hold current public and employers' liability insurances to the levels of €6.5m and €13m respectively

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Property Damage - Mid Term Additions of Plant and Equipment

The University's insurance cover is adequate to cover all normal purchases completed throughout the year, without the need to update the University's insurance. However, if your Department purchases a particularly expensive new piece of Plant or Equipment (over €50,000 in value), you should informcliona.donnellan@ul.ie                                                                              

With regard to items of equipment received on loan, although the University's Contents insurance covers loss or damage to University property, or property for which we have assumed responsibility, we may need to make special arrangements for the insurance of non-owned property in certain circumstances.      

If in doubt, or if the item is particularly valuable or irreplaceable, contactcliona.donnellan@ul.ie for relevant advice or to put special insurance arrangements in place.

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The complete programme of insurance cover under the administration of the Buildings and Estates Department is as follows:

• Property Damage & Business Interruption 
• Employers Liability
• Public & Products Liability
• Professional Indemnity
• Motor
• Fine Arts
• Business Travel
• Marine
• Engineering  
• Environmental Impairment Liability
• Cyber Liability