As of 1 October 2019, the University has moved its insurance brokering services from Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) to Marsh Pty Ltd.
Marsh are able to assist with travel insurance arrangements and claim management. Extension to the travel insurance policy and insurance for private travel can be arranged by emailing uoa.travel@mmc.com.
There is no change to the University’s insurance policies.
If you have any queries or concerns please contact the Legal and Risk Branch.
Getting help on university legal, risk, compliance and insurance issues has never been easier!
We have been working hard to give you access to the resources you need, when you need them on the Legal and Risk Self Service Portal.
Contract templates
Our range of standard form contract templates are suitable for many routine and straight forward university agreements such as consultancies, confidentiality agreements and internships. The consultancy services agreement and accompanying guidelines (previously “consultancy services agreement – short form”) have recently been reviewed and updated.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have answers to many of your compliance, legal and insurance frequently asked questions to help you navigate a range of topics including:
Education and Awareness
Learn more about contract management, risk management, legal compliance obligations and more with our handbooks, guides and online training courses. You can also request a tailored training session to improve your knowledge of legal, risk, compliance or insurance issues. Visit our Education and Awareness webpage for more information.
If your query is more specific or complex, or isn’t addressed in our resources, contact our Helpdesk and a member of the Legal and Risk team will assist you directly.
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