Personal Accident
Group Personal Accident Insurance
The University of Newcastle’s (University) Group Personal Accident Insurance may provide some financial protection for Students, Staff and Volunteers in the event of accidental bodily injury or death while engaged in University approved activities. The Group Personal Accident Policy only applies to activities officially organised and authorised by the University, it’s Controlled Entities or a Club, Society or Association within the University that has been approved by NUSport or UNSA.
The cover does not offer medical cover as an immediate response to an Accident. Accidents and injuries must be managed by the individual in the first instance using appropriate medical services and paid for using personal resources (including Medicare, Private Health Insurance Cover or Overseas Visitor health Cover). The Personal Accident Insurance provides for agreed lump sums or weekly benefits if a Covered Person suffers from a serious injury or sickness that is included in the cover.
The University holding this cover is not evidence that you are covered. Cover is provided based on the activity you are undertaking, the University’s role in its organisation, and your relationship with the University. The cover in the Policy is subject to certain terms, conditions and exclusions (including limits and excesses). Personal Accident cover covers non-Medicare medical expenses only.
For more information please refer:
Group Personal Accident Insurance Summary
(Key information regarding cover, general limits, exclusions and Claims.)
Chubb Group Personal Accident Insurance PDS 2023 - 24
(Detailed insurance coverage including specific coverage and financial limits and sub-limits. NOTE: if you are unable to access any of these documents, please contact your WIL Experience approver or course supervisor.)
Group Personal Accident Insurance Claim Form
(For use by Staff or Students seeking reimbursement for a claimable loss / harm.)
(For specific information, questions or concerns relating to the Group Personal Accident Insurance)
To request a Certificate of Currency for Personal Accident Insurance, email insurance@newcastle.edu.au with the following:
- Email Subject Line: Personal Accident Insurance Certificate of Currency request
- Name and Role of Staff Member making the Request.
- Name of Organisation requesting / requiring the Certificate of Currency
- Reason the 3rd party requires the Certificate of Currency
- Any validation / authorisation that supports the approval of the activity that is the subject of the request.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.