“LACK OF GOOD JUDGEMENT INSURANCE” CRITICAL “BALANCE SHEET” PROTECTION PRESENTED BY: Thomas A. Cook, Jr., CIC Senior Vice President Vacation Resort Specialty Palm Beach Division October , 2013 Las Vegas, Nevada
LACK OF GOOD JUDGEMENT INSURANCE EQUALS DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE We are a nonprofit organization – what kind of claims could we face? What specifically is the D&O policy intended to do? For me to be covered when does the “wrongful conduct or act” have to occur?
Are you one of the persons insured? Who can make claims against me that my resort policy should protect me? When do I need to let my insurer know about a claim?
OK – What isn’t covered? I work for my association for free – why can’t I make a little profit? What is considered to be a “claim” under a D&O policy? Who is going to defend me and who pays what?
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FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM The Biggert Waters Act of 2012 PRESENTED BY: Chad Dorsey, CRIS Vice President Vacation Resort Specialty Palm Beach Division October , 2013 Las Vegas, Nevada
Good Water!
Bad Water!
Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 Passed by Congress in July, 2012 Extends the National Flood Insurance Program for 5 years Calls on FEMA to change how NFIP is run Raise rates to reflect true flood risk Make the program financially stable Flood insurance rates are to more accurately reflect the real risk of flooding
Why Reform NFIP? Costs associated with flooding continues to increase NFIP current rate structure is unsustainable Rates have not reflected the true flood risk
F LOOD D ATA fema.gov
Effects of Flood Reform Premium Increases Average 10% effective Oct. 1 Increases of 25% possible for select policies Non-primary/Non-Principal Residences Severe repetitive loss properties Business Properties Business properties defined: “… a building used for hospitality…”
Key Dates & Triggers Jan. 1, 2013 (up to 25% increase possible) Homeowners with subsidized rates on non- primary residences Oct. 1, 2013 (up to 25% increase possible) Business properties & repetitive loss properties Oct. 1, 2013 (5% increase) Non preferred risk policies subject to the reserve fund assessment