What could possibly go wrong? – Managing volunteers’ risks CTAA Expo 2013 – “Volunteer Transportation and Mobility Management: A Conversation” June 3, A CIMA Volunteers Insurance and CTAA workshop
Common risks arising out of volunteer driver programs How to address those risks through risk identification, volunteer selection, training, supervision and accountability How to respond when incidents occur Structuring your insurance program to protect your organization and your volunteers 2 What we’ll learn
Accidents at intersections Accidents caused by inclement weather Diminished skills in elders Not all driver accidents happen in traffic. 3 Common risks in volunteer driver programs
One-page and two-page documents on how to prevent common accidents Topics include both vehicle safety and injury prevention. Contact William Henry at CIMA Volunteers Insurance – , or any time. We will you any Preventer Papers you would like to 4 Resource: “Preventer Papers”
Accidents at intersections Accidents caused by inclement weather Diminished skills in elders Not all driver accidents happen in traffic. 5 Common risks in volunteer driver programs
Hartford Insurance “Life Ahead” series The Beverly Foundation – American Automobile Association – Resource: Vehicle safety and older drivers
“What could possibly go wrong?” – Identify and address risk scenarios Volunteer selection Orientation, training and supervision Accountability 7 Establishing a risk management system
Reporting responsibilities The importance of timely action 8 When incidents happen
Insurance to protect your organization General liability Commercial automobile liability, if the organization owns or leases vehicles “Nonowned and hired” automobile liability, if volunteers and employees drive their own vehicles Directors and officers liability, including employment practices Other coverages – Workers’ compensation, property, professional liability (errors and omissions), umbrella, dishonesty, business interruption, cybercrime, fiduciary liability, special events…to name a few. 9 Structuring your insurance program
Insurance to protect your volunteers Excess automobile liability – If the volunteer is at fault in an accident Volunteer liability – If the volunteer is held liable for bodily injury, personal injury or property damage Accident medical reimbursement – If the volunteer is injured 10 Structuring your insurance program
“Preventer Papers” on vehicle safety and injury prevention Automobile liability insurance for volunteer-based transportation programs Insurance basics for nonprofit organizations Motor Vehicle Record acceptability checklist Sample policy for use of personal vehicle “Managing volunteer risks --Where are you now?” – Questionnaire Sample risk management policy 11 Handouts for today’s presentation
William Henry, CIMA Volunteers Insurance, ; Jane Hardin, Community Transportation Association of America, ; 12 For further information…