Motor Vehicle Insurance

It is important to advise Finance & Insurance Officer, Financial Services on (02) 4221 5236, of any claim notification or of a situation that may give rise to a possible claim as soon as possible.

The University currently maintains a Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy. This policy provides cover for University OWNED vehicles for theft and or damage.
Protection is subject to certain terms, exclusions, conditions and limitations.

PLEASE NOTE:  For enquiries relating to University Fleet Vehicles please contact Gay Pados in Financial Services.

Schedule (Coming Soon)

Policy Wording and PDS 

Motor Vehicle Claim Form
 
Please note that the following FAQ’s are to be used as a guide only.  You should read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Policy Wording and Policy Schedule to be fully aware of the Exclusions, Inclusions, Terms & Conditions.

FAQ's:
DO ANY EXCESS AMOUNTS APPLY?
IS MY OWN VEHICLE COVERED IF I AM USING IT FOR WORK PURPOSES?
WHO DO I NOTIFY IF THE FACULTY/DEPT PURCHASE OR REPLACE A VEHICLE?
HOW DO I MAKE A CLAIM?

DO ANY EXCESS AMOUNTS APPLY?
Claims made under the policy are subject to an excess which is worn by the Faculty/Department owner. Age excess and inexperienced driver’s excess applies as follows;

$750 Drivers under 21 years of Age;
$500 Drivers 21 but under 25 Years of Age;
$500 Drivers over 25 years of age but licence less than 2 years.

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IS MY OWN VEHICLE COVERED IF I AM USING IT FOR WORK PURPOSES?
If you require the use of a car you are advised to either hire a car through the University’s preferred Car Hirer or book a car through the University’s Car Pool Booking service. 

For more information please refer to https://intranet.uow.edu.au/content/finance/forms/carhireform.html

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WHO DO I NOTIFY IF THE FACULTYY/DEPT PURCHASE OR REPLACE A VEHICLE?
Initially you should contact Janice Tinham, Finance Officer in Finance who keeps a current record of University owned vehicles and registration details.

You should also notify the Insurance Officer (Financial Services) to ensure your vehicle will be included in the following year’s protection period for insurance. 

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HOW DO I MAKE A CLAIM?

You will need to:

1. Complete the Motor Vehicle Claim Form claim form
   
2. Attach two quotations
3. Forward the completed form and documents to Finance & Insurance Officer, Financial Services, Building 36, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522.

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Last reviewed: 12 June, 2007