When OSU employees work or travel abroad, the State purchases Foreign Liability Insurance that covers International General Liability and Auto Liability, and International Voluntary Workers' Compensation. PRIOR to travel outside the U.S. and Canada, all OSU employees should:
NOTE: If driving a vehicle while abroad, purchase the insurance options available for the vehicle.
When OSU students travel abroad, OSU does NOT provide liability coverage for the student; however, health insurance is required and available through International Programs.
The International General Liability and Auto Liability applies to worldwide suits for foreign occurrences.
International Foreign Voluntary Workers' Compensation applies to domestic employees traveling worldwide outside the US and Canada and applies to foreign based employees traveling worldwide including travel to the US and Canada on state business.
Pre-approved countries for OSU travel are updated annually and listed below for 2007. To ensure you are covered during your trip and/or to add a new country of travel, please notify the Office of Risk Management.
Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, England, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Norway, Pakistan, Qatar, Southern Guyana, Switzerland, Thailand, Tanzania, Tunisia (Canada and Mexico are covered under the Self Insurance Fund).
International General Liability and Auto Liability Limits: $3,000,000
Repatriation Expense: $250,000 Each Employee, $500,000 Policy Limit
The Office of Risk Management supplies all OSU employees with WorldRisk Travel Cards that provides employees with information for:
The US Dept of State provides assistance in all matters involving protective
services for Americans abroad, including arrests, death cases, financial or medical
emergencies, and welfare and whereabouts inquiries through
Overseas’ Citizens Services.
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