Soccer Insurance 101 California Youth Soccer Association - North Cal North – Nevada Soccer Expo 2013 April 13, 2013
Insurance Program Overview Current Hot Topic Risk Management Issues Questions Objectives
General Liability Excess Liability Accident Medical Insurance Crime Insurance Other Insurance Insurance Program Overview
General Liability
Bodily Injury & Property Damage Liability Athletic Participant Liability Claims Participant includes soccer players not registered with insured who participates in a sanctioned activity of the state association Business Invitee Claims/Spectator Claims Hired/Non-Owned Auto Liability Damage To Premises Rented by You Products Liability Claims Sexual Abuse/Molestation Claims Mobile equipment / land vehicle Worldwide Coverage, if suit brought in US, Puerto Rico or Canada General Liability: What is Covered?
Personal & Advertising Injury Claims Written or Oral publication of material that slanders or libels a person or organization False arrest, detention Use of another’s advertising idea in your advertisement Copyright infringement GL Policy Also Covers
The State Soccer Association Its member districts, leagues, clubs, teams, players, coaches, referees, sponsors, directors & officers, officials, employees, and volunteers GL Policy: Who is Insured?
GL Policy: What is covered? Practices Tryouts Clinics Operation of concession stands Games Tournaments 24/7 coverage for fields owned by its members Fund-raising drives Parades which teams participate Picnics Award banquets & ceremonies 24/7 coverage for fields leased by its members under a lease of premises agreement Sanctioned Activities of the State Association including:
General Liability Policy Each Occurrence Limit - $1,000,000 General Aggregate Limit –Unlimited Sexual Abuse/Molestation - $1,000,000 per person with a $2,000,000 aggregate limit Defense costs – Outside the limit of liability (unlimited) Hired/Non-Owned Liability - $1,000,000 each accident GL: Limits of Liability
Owners/Lessors of Premises Sole negligence of field owner Co-Promoters Sponsors Lessors of leased Equipment Certificate of insurance: Cal North processes requests using our Cert on Demand automated system Additional Insureds - Types
Employment Related Practices Intentional acts Liability to pay Workers Compensation Liquor Liability Electronic Data Auto Fireworks Notable GL Exclusions
Excess Liability
Excess/Umbrella Policy Limits Each Occurrence Limit – $1,000,000 Aggregate Limit – Unlimited unless underlying has an aggregate Deductible or Self-Insured Retention Follow-form coverage Excess Liability - Umbrella
Accident Medical Insurance
What is provided? Covers Medical Expenses to insured participants who are injured during a sanctioned and supervised activity Who is Insured? Registered team members, coaches, managers, referees, officials and volunteers What is a Covered Activity? Scheduled practices, games, organized GROUP travel or other sponsored activities under the direct supervision of a team official Accident Medical Insurance
$300,000 Maximum per injury $500 Deductible per injury 3-Year benefit period Excess coverage: Means policy pays after any other applicable insurance benefits are paid; if no other insurance, this policy pays Primary $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit (Deductible does not apply) Physical Therapy - $50 per visit/$2,000 max Accident Policy Benefits
Accident Policy covers the Reasonable and Customary charges for local treatment, services, and supplies: Hospital / Physicians Charges X-Rays & Lab Exams Rx Drugs & Supplies Therapeutic Services (i.e. Physical Therapy) Dental Treatment (injury to natural teeth) Ambulance services Examples of Covered Expenses
Intentionally Self Inflicted Injury Air Travel (except as a fare-paying passenger) Losses from sickness or disease, unless a bacterial infection from a wound Losses incurred as a result of being intoxicated or under influence of narcotics (except when taken as prescribed by a physician) Individual travel: Parent transporting child to or from a game or practice Accident Policy Exclusions
Coverage for repetitive motion claims (hernia) Coverage for heat exhaustion claims No required usage of HMO or similar plan rules for payment consideration Accident Policy Enhancements
Traditional vs. Self Insurance Use of Aggregate (self-insured) Deductibles Online medical claims reporting feature Accident Medical Plan Design
Crime Insurance
Protects Cal North and its member districts from loss of money and financial instruments by Employees or Volunteers Loss by Theft &Embezzlement $100,000 Limit per Occurrence Each occurrence subject to a $2,500 deductible Crime Insurance
Bank statements reconciled monthly by someone other than a person authorized to sign checks, make deposits/withdrawals Check writing and depositing responsibilities should be divided Crime Risk Management Controls
Other Insurance
D&O Cyber Liability Property/Inland Marine Building Business Personal Property Sports Equipment Camp Insurance Event Cancellation Other Insurance
Portable Goal Post Safety Sexual Abuse Molestation Prevention Concussion Large Losses Current Risk Management Hot Topics
Portable Goal Post Safety
Educate Coaches, Players & Parents Inspect AND Re-inspect Follow Manufacturer’s Anchoring Guidelines Proper Supervision (No Horseplay) Know And Document Who Owns the Goal Consumer Products Safety Commission (cpsc.gov) Portable Goal Post Safety
Sexual Abuse Molestation Prevention
90% of abuse victims know and trust the abuser Promote professional boundaries between adults and youths whether by text, cell phone, or Educate parents and coaches about signs of grooming and empower them to recognize the “red flags” All activities should be group activities (never one on one) Background checks are not a silver bullet, however, are required for coaches and other individuals who have children under their care. Sexual Abuse Molestation Prevention
Concussions
Know signs / symptoms Remove from play and seek medical attention Inform parents of possible concussion Do not allow player to return to activities until permitted by a qualified medical professional Educate coaches, players and parents Concussions
Large Losses
Top 20 Most Expensive Claims – Goal Post #2 - $2,400,000 #4 - $1,000,000 #7 - $640,000 $8 - $570,000 #14 - $253,000 #18 - $158,000 #20 - $120,000 Large Losses
Top 20 Most Expensive Claims – Sexual Misconduct #3 - $1,374,849 #5 - $769,645 #10 - $530,000 $19 - $140,000 Large Losses
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding your insurance benefits under the California Youth Soccer Association – North’s insurance policies Phone: (817) Questions?