These include Industrial Special Risk - covering any physical loss, destruction or damage to University property including accidental damage, theft and burglary, loss of money. Workers Compensation - covering liabilities under the NSW Worker's Compensation Act for all members of staff. Personal Accident - Staff Travel with special provisions for overseas travel. Voluntary Workers Public and Products Liability Professional Indemnity Motor Vehicle Comprehensive Various provisions of the University's public liability and professional indemnity insurance policies cover students while engaged in University activities. Insurance cover for students is also provided by the University of Newcastle Sports Union and by Medicare.
All insurance policies contain exclusions, conditions and excesses.
Insurance claims will therefore depend on individual circumstances of each case. Brief information on insurances is contained in the University Procedures Manual, available from Departmental Offices. For information on Worker's Compensation contact the Human Resources Management Branch.