Making a claim
In the event of an accident or incident:
- do not admit liability, apologise or offer payment
- note the time and date of accident
- exchange contact information with any third party: names, addresses and telephone numbers, vehicle information including make, model and registration number
- if possible photograph the damage.
- exchange insurance information: Our insurance company's name and policy number are available from insurance-enquiries@york.ac.uk (only to be provided to someone with reasonable grounds for asking)
- exchange contact information with any witnesses: names, addresses and telephone numbers
- complete an accident/incident report as soon as possible for health and safety purposes.
Where damage has been sustained to a University vehicle
Contact insurance-enquiries@york.ac.uk.
Where damage has been sustained to a hire vehicle
Contact the hire company.
Motor policy excess
The University of York Motor Policy covers all vehicles that are owned, leased or hired for a period over three months. Cover is on a comprehensive basis.
The excess on the University Motor Insurance Policy is £750 including windscreen damage.
Contact us
General enquiries
insurance-enquiries@york.ac.uk
Matthew Cox
Insurance Manager
matthew.cox@york.ac.uk
+44(0)1904 322008
Sarah Broom
Assistant Insurance Manager
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Contact us
General enquiries
insurance-enquiries@york.ac.uk
Matthew Cox
Insurance Manager
matthew.cox@york.ac.uk
+44(0)1904 322008
Sarah Broom
Assistant Insurance Manager