Transit insurance

When property is in transit to and from the University, a transit insurance application form needs to be completed:

This is for goods belonging to the University or for which it is responsible. It is for:

  • a maximum in any one sending in respect of postal sendings £1,000
  • single and return journeys within the UK
  • single and return journeys abroad

The transit policy excess is £350.

All transits totalling over £250,000 must be declared to insurance-enquiries@york.ac.uk at least two weeks prior to shipping/posting. The insurance policy does not include cover for property with a value of this level and special insurance, for which there may be a cost to the department, must be obtained.

The following items are not automatically covered and will need approval prior to transit:

  • Jewellery
  • Precious stones or precious metals
  • Bullion
  • Furs
  • Curiosities, eg ornamentals

The policy excludes equipment taken in hand luggage and transits to, from or within any of the listed excluded destinations. For any transits to these locations please refer to insurance-enquiries@york.ac.uk at least two weeks prior to transit.

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

sarah.broom@york.ac.uk
+44(0)1904 324059

  • Afghanistan
  • Angola
  • Armenia
  • Azerbijan
  • Belarus
  • Crimea
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • East Timor
  • Eritrea
  • Georgia
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Ivory Coast
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lebanon
  • Liberia
  • Myanmar
  • Moldova
  • Nigeria
  • North Korea
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Ukraine
  • Uzbekistan
  • Republic of Yemen
  • Zimbabwe

and any country where local legislation precludes insurance being effected outside that country.

As soon as you become aware of any loss or damage which may give rise to a claim, please contact insurance-enquiries@york.ac.uk for guidance.

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

sarah.broom@york.ac.uk
+44(0)1904 324059