Uncertainty around funding in the aftermath of Brexit, the introduction of academies, the possible return of grammar schools, and SATS tests are all causing upheaval in the education sector. Meanwhile, developments in digital technology have been revolutionising everything from teaching to research – with virtual teaching aids, online lectures and drones for field research becoming popular – making this a fascinating time to be involved.
The schools, colleges and universities that succeed in the long term will be those that successfully navigate the multiple changes in the sector, while making the most of the new technology at their disposal.
Why choose us?
We offer a range of relevant covers to education clients, including Commercial Combined, Property, Employers’ Liability and Motor Fleet. Our in-depth experience allows us to provide cover for even the most challenging risks and situations, such as abuse in secondary schools.
Relevant products
We offer up to 18 different covers – all of which we are expert in – making our Commercial Combined package one of the most comprehensive available in the UK market. We have in-depth experience of working with clients in the education sector.
Read more about Commercial Combined
We cover educational establishments in the UK and Ireland for their duties under the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 to insure against liability for bodily injury or disease sustained by employees. Our extensive liability experience and our knowledge of the education sector allow us to consider more complex or unusual risks.
Read more about Employers' Liability
Effective protection against liabilities arising from claims for damage or injury brought by third parties is a must for any educational establishment. We can cover organisations across the UK and Ireland for Public, Product and Pollution Liability claims, with a range of extensions available, including Financial Loss, Excess Auto Liability, and Incidental Errors and Omissions.
Read more about General Liability
Our Professional Indemnity insurance protects individuals who provide advice from bearing the cost of claims for negligence, and from paying damages awarded against them. Our underwriters have the flexibility to adjust cover to suit individual circumstances, which can be helpful in a rapidly changing sector.
Read more about Professional Indemnity
Our flexible Property insurance offers protection from damage to your organisation’s physical assets, as well as any resulting disruption to your business. As we understand you often need quick decisions when arranging Property cover, we put you in direct contact with underwriters with full authority to make decisions.
Read more about Property
We’ve been providing Motor Fleet cover since 1927. We offer cover to fleets in the UK and Ireland for their legal liabilities to others, as well as own damage, if required. Our technical expertise, customer-focused service and strategic risk management advice have established us as a market leader.
Read more about Motor Fleet
Our Medical Malpractice policy covers medical professionals for claims arising from a failure to provide medical treatment, or negligence when providing treatment. This cover can be packaged with other covers such as Public Liability.
Read more about Medical Malpractice
We protect companies in the life science and clinical research sector against the cost of claims for damage or injuries caused by pharmaceuticals, medical devices or clinical trials. Our expert team can offer a wide range of covers, including Product Liability, Public Liability, Employers’ Liability and Clinical Trials Compensation.
Read more about Life Science Liability
David Jones
Director of Underwriting - UK Property & Packaged
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David Jones
Director of Underwriting - UK Property & Packaged
Your contact
David Jones
Director of Underwriting - UK Property & Packaged
Downloads
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Bullying (PDF 2.1Mb)
This guidance has been produced to provide guidance to schools on the prevention of bullying.
Classroom safety (PDF 5.4Mb)
Schools should provide a healthy and safe place for all who use them including pupils, staff, visitors, holiday clubs and foreign language students during summer holiday language schools, etc.
Estate Management (PDF 6.6Mb)
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) records indicate that ground-keeping and estate management activities have as high an accident incidence rate as the agriculture sector.
Field trips and excursions (PDF 3.5Mb)
School trips cover a wide variety of activities and form an important part of the educational process.
Maintenance in schools (PDF 2.4Mb)
Schools commonly occupy old buildings so maintenance is a constant issue for the school management team.
Managing school events (PDF 2.6Mb)
Schools often have a timetable of regular events for pupils, parents, those interested in sending their child to the school and the wider community.
Playground safety (PDF 3.6Mb)
The huge benefits to children of outdoor play outweigh the risks of accidents occurring, but even with a well-managed playground area a degree of risk is always present and there are thousands of accidents at playgrounds each year.
Slips, Trips and Falls in schools (PDF 2.9Mb)
The Health and Safety Executive website suggests that over half the accidents occurring in the education sector involve slips and trips.
Bullying (PDF 2.1Mb)
This guidance has been produced to provide guidance to schools on the prevention of bullying.
Classroom safety (PDF 5.4Mb)
Schools should provide a healthy and safe place for all who use them including pupils, staff, visitors, holiday clubs and foreign language students during summer holiday language schools, etc.
Estate Management (PDF 6.6Mb)
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) records indicate that ground-keeping and estate management activities have as high an accident incidence rate as the agriculture sector.
Field trips and excursions (PDF 3.5Mb)
School trips cover a wide variety of activities and form an important part of the educational process.
Maintenance in schools (PDF 2.4Mb)
Schools commonly occupy old buildings so maintenance is a constant issue for the school management team.
Managing school events (PDF 2.6Mb)
Schools often have a timetable of regular events for pupils, parents, those interested in sending their child to the school and the wider community.
Playground safety (PDF 3.6Mb)
The huge benefits to children of outdoor play outweigh the risks of accidents occurring, but even with a well-managed playground area a degree of risk is always present and there are thousands of accidents at playgrounds each year.
Slips, Trips and Falls in schools (PDF 2.9Mb)
The Health and Safety Executive website suggests that over half the accidents occurring in the education sector involve slips and trips.
Bullying (PDF 2.1Mb)
This guidance has been produced to provide guidance to schools on the prevention of bullying.
Classroom safety (PDF 5.4Mb)
Schools should provide a healthy and safe place for all who use them including pupils, staff, visitors, holiday clubs and foreign language students during summer holiday language schools, etc.
Estate Management (PDF 6.6Mb)
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) records indicate that ground-keeping and estate management activities have as high an accident incidence rate as the agriculture sector.
Field trips and excursions (PDF 3.5Mb)
School trips cover a wide variety of activities and form an important part of the educational process.
Maintenance in schools (PDF 2.4Mb)
Schools commonly occupy old buildings so maintenance is a constant issue for the school management team.
Managing school events (PDF 2.6Mb)
Schools often have a timetable of regular events for pupils, parents, those interested in sending their child to the school and the wider community.
Playground safety (PDF 3.6Mb)
The huge benefits to children of outdoor play outweigh the risks of accidents occurring, but even with a well-managed playground area a degree of risk is always present and there are thousands of accidents at playgrounds each year.
Slips, Trips and Falls in schools (PDF 2.9Mb)
The Health and Safety Executive website suggests that over half the accidents occurring in the education sector involve slips and trips.
Bullying (PDF 2.1Mb)
This guidance has been produced to provide guidance to schools on the prevention of bullying.
Classroom safety (PDF 5.4Mb)
Schools should provide a healthy and safe place for all who use them including pupils, staff, visitors, holiday clubs and foreign language students during summer holiday language schools, etc.
Estate Management (PDF 6.6Mb)
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) records indicate that ground-keeping and estate management activities have as high an accident incidence rate as the agriculture sector.
Field trips and excursions (PDF 3.5Mb)
School trips cover a wide variety of activities and form an important part of the educational process.
Maintenance in schools (PDF 2.4Mb)
Schools commonly occupy old buildings so maintenance is a constant issue for the school management team.
Managing school events (PDF 2.6Mb)
Schools often have a timetable of regular events for pupils, parents, those interested in sending their child to the school and the wider community.
Playground safety (PDF 3.6Mb)
The huge benefits to children of outdoor play outweigh the risks of accidents occurring, but even with a well-managed playground area a degree of risk is always present and there are thousands of accidents at playgrounds each year.