Travel Policy > Insurance
Employees traveling on University business are covered by several types of insurance, for injuries to themselves, property, or damage incurred to others. Any injury to persons or property is to be reported to the Risk Management Department at the first opportunity.
Workers' Compensation covers any personal injury to employees conducting University business.
General Liability Insurance covers any accidental injury the traveler may cause to others while on travel status. If the harm to another is intentional, then the employee is personally responsible.
Medical Emergency Insurance will cover necessary transport to suitable medical care for the traveler if appropriate care is not available, such as in under-developed countries.
Automobile Insurance is the most common type the traveler will need to address, and it is discussed in detail in the Transportation section.
Insurance
Employees traveling on University business are covered by several types of insurance, for injuries to themselves, property, or damage incurred to others. Any injury to persons or property is to be reported to the Risk Management Department at the first opportunity.
Workers' Compensation covers any personal injury to employees conducting University business.
General Liability Insurance covers any accidental injury the traveler may cause to others while on travel status. If the harm to another is intentional, then the employee is personally responsible.
Medical Emergency Insurance will cover necessary transport to suitable medical care for the traveler if appropriate care is not available, such as in under-developed countries.
Automobile Insurance is the most common type the traveler will need to address, and it is discussed in detail in the Transportation section.