Student travel insurance

Page last updated:
01 Jul 2022

If you're travelling outside of the UK for a university related activity, such as Placements, Study Abroad and Field Trips then you'll be eligible for free comprehensive global travel insurance from Leeds Beckett.

In this page you'll find information on how to apply and other things you may need to consider.

We should be made aware of your trip by university staff and will contact you to complete a short insurance application form, which when returned, we will provide you with the insurance cover and travel assistance package. Alternatively, please get in touch with us directly to let us know about your travels.

If you require urgent assistance whilst abroad, contact our insurers Chubb direct on +44(20) 7173 7796 quoting policy number UKBBBO38106120 and stating you are from Leeds Beckett University, or press the Chubb Travel Smart app assistance icon (details below).

If you are unsure if you will be provided with the cover, please get in touch with the Insurance and Risk team by contacting Greta Stout or Nancy Couldwell on 0113 812 3863 / 0113 812 3227; alternatively, please email insurance@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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We should be made aware of your trip by university staff and will contact you to complete a short insurance application form, but you may contact us direct, requesting an application form, by emailing insurance@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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The policy will still cover all medical costs and for such as extending your accommodation abroad, flight re-arrangement etc. However, from 1 August 2021 it will no longer cover cancellation costs due to either you having to isolate in the UK or if the trip is being cancelled for reasons relating to Covid.
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Once the Insurance and Risk team receives your form, it may take us a couple of working days to respond, but you will then receive an email with your insurance documents attached. If you haven’t received your documents five working days prior to your departure, please contact Greta or Nancy on 0113 812 3863 / 0113 812 3227 or email insurance@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

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We will provide you with our insurer’s Chubb Travel Smart app which contains bespoke information on your destination as well as access to the WorldAware website to provide you with a comprehensive range of security and travel assistance services. We would also be happy to discuss with you or your family about your trip, the insurance cover and to help ensure your time abroad runs smoothly.
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We provide you with business class cover, unlimited medical and repatriation, and good cover for personal items, cancellation, curtailment and much more. You can request a copy of the full policy, but we will send you the schedule of cover and an assistance document.
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This is our insurer’s award-winning assistance app provided with your insurance cover. It is very useful for one-touch assistance from our insurers, has the policy details, country information, real-time alerts for the country you are in, security learning videos, medical and currency information, cultural advice and much more. We and the insurers are also able to geo-locate you should you need assistance.
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Most US universities require you to buy their healthcare cover in order to obtain a study visa. We ask they waive this as our travel cover is more comprehensive for medical attention. However, we are finding this increasingly difficult to have agreed so assume you must purchase it. Our insurance, however, is not just for medical so you will still receive our cover for free.
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All international students studying in Australia must purchase the nationwide, government-run Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to be eligible for a visa. OSHC can cost approximately $550 AUD, and most universities will recommend a preferred provider.
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Yes, for advice on issues such as medical, security and loss of documents please call Chubb Assistance 24/7 worldwide on +44(0)20 7173 7796 or press the Chubb Travel Smart assistance icon.

Alternatively, if it’s not an emergency, you should contact Greta or Nancy on 0113 812 3863 / 812 3227 or email our team at insurance@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. Our Insurance team’s office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00. We will endeavour to offer you the advice needed.

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If you need urgent attention, you should firstly call the local emergency services to come to your aid. You must then contact Chubb Assistance on +44(20) 7173 7796 or press the Chubb Travel Smart assistance icon. The hospital will request details of your travel insurance.

Chubb has doctors fluent in most world languages to discuss your diagnosis with you and the medics, and ensure you are receiving the correct medical treatment. Chubb will arrange direct payment with the hospital in most cases, but if it is a small amount and you have paid, please keep a receipt and documents so we can claim the costs back for you.

The policy will cover emergency dental work but not routine or cosmetic work.

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Pre-existing medical conditions are covered provided travel is not contrary to medical advice. If you would like to discuss with us, please get in touch with our team. Foreseeable expenses such as repeat prescriptions and routine check-ups are not covered.
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Our policy covers the whole period of your university trip and equivalent free time (up to four weeks) in the same country if agreed with our team prior to your departure.

For example, if you are studying for a semester in Madrid, you will be entitled to take four weeks of holidays in Spain and your insurance policy will cover your entire stay in the same country. If you are planning to extend your visit with ‘free time’, please state this in the application form.

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Please get in touch with the Insurance and Risk team by emailing insurance@leedsbeckett.ac.uk or call Greta Stout or Nancy Couldwell on 0113 812 3863 / 0113 812 3227 immediately if you think you will need to make a claim. We will be able to advise you on further steps, so your claim is acceptable. You might need to obtain some documentation such as a police or witness report, any supporting documentation such as receipts, medical invoices or CCTV footage.

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You are insured if you let us know about these activities beforehand so we can inform our insurers. However, local safety standards might not be the same as what we have here in the UK, so make sure you follow safety procedures and ensure they have good liability cover.

Contact us

Greta Stout or Nancy Couldwell 0113 812 3863 / 0113 812 3227

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