Prior To Travel

For international travel it is recommended that travelers register with the US State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP provides additional information for travel abroad. Travelers can provide information to be used in cased of an emergency, along with email updates regarding travel advisories for a particular country.

Insurance Policies

Incident Reporting

UNLV 24-Hour Contact 702-895-3669

Contact AIG Travel Guard if emergency or non-emergency assistance is needed during travel.

In the event of an emergency, first call emergency services then call AIG Travel Guard.

It is recommended that you take a physical copy of the assistance card to keep with you during your travel. For your copy, please contact Risk Management & Safety.

When you call, be ready to provide:

  • Your location, age, and home address
  • The telephone number from which you are calling and/or a number where we can reach you

Work Related Injuries

Employees who suffer work related injuries while traveling abroad should:

  • Seek emergency medical care as needed for treatment of injuries. Retain copies of all medical forms and/or discharge paperwork.
  • Ask your department to complete Form C-1/Notice of Injury and submit it to Risk Management and Safety as soon as possible.
  • Contact Risk Management and Safety as soon as possible at 702-895-5404 or 702-895-4226.

Student Travel

Travel insurance and assistance is provided to employees only (faculty/staff, registered volunteers, student employees [traveling for NSHE business only], graduate assistants and post doctorate scholars). Students are required to have travel insurance when traveling abroad. UNLV students seeking to travel abroad should contact: