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Annual Club Conference Call 2013 League of American Bicyclists Insurance Program

Annual Club Conference Call 2013 League of American Bicyclists Insurance Program. Marla Peters, Sr. Vice President Rene Waterson, Vice President American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services. 2013 – What to Expect.

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Annual Club Conference Call 2013 League of American Bicyclists Insurance Program

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  1. Annual Club Conference Call 2013 League of American Bicyclists Insurance Program Marla Peters, Sr. Vice President Rene Waterson, Vice President American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services

  2. 2013 – What to Expect • Customized coverage for Bicycle Clubs and Advocacy Organizations that is affordable and easy to purchase. • Modifications that make the program mirror the current activities of Bicycle Clubs and Advocacy Organizations. • Increased rates resulting from program loss results and market conditions.

  3. Who Can Join? • Any non-profit, membership-based entity who is a current member of the League of American Bicyclists and whose primary purpose is to promote or organize bicycling activities. • The entity does not need to be incorporated or have tax-exempt status. • Entities who are primarily engaged in mountain-biking activities are not eligible.

  4. Should we enroll as a Bicycle Club or an Advocacy Organization? • Bicycle Clubs and Advocacy Organizations receive the same insurance coverage but pay for it differently. • Advocacy Organizations pay a flat premium to join the program that is not impacted by their membership size. • New “GL only” premium if AO does not conduct “club rides.” • Must have fewer than 12 or fewer “club rides” with average of 50 or fewer riders. If more, must enroll as Bicycle Club. • Bicycle Clubs pay a membership-based premium to join the program (subject to a minimum premium). • All other premiums that apply are calculated the same for Bicycle Clubs and Advocacy Organizations. • e.g., special event rates are the same for both

  5. League Insurance Program Summary • Base Program: • General Liability • Participant Accident • Optional Coverages (purchased separately) • Excess Liability Limits • Directors and Officers Liability • Nonowned/Hired Auto Liability

  6. General Liability (GL) • What is it? • Provides protection from liability claims of bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury • Claims examples • Bodily Injury: • $444,870 – cyclist struck person walking on trail • $404,000 - cyclist struck person walking on trail (not the same claim as above) • $20,217 – ride participant struck pot-hole and fell. Trailing cyclist ran over arm causing a fracture. • Property Damage Liability: • $2,917 – rider struck front fender of a 2010 Honda Civic (property damage liability) • $1,348 – following an event, club volunteers accidentally damaged a vehicle parked in a designated event parking area • Sports Equipment Liability: $3,500 – custom-built bicycle stolen from bicycle corral provided by club

  7. General Liability (GL) – Who does it cover? • For all covered activities: • League Bicycle Clubs and AO’s that have enrolled and paid the appropriate premium (“insured clubs”) • Members and volunteers of insured clubs • Directors, officers, and employees of insured clubs • For covered rides only • First time invited guests

  8. General Liability (GL) • For what activities are they covered? • Club Rides: Recreational bicycle rides conducted and supervised by an insured club for which no fee is charged • For AO’s, only if you indicate you conduct such rides and have fewer than the maximum allowable number of such rides • Special Events: Recreational bicycle rides conducted and supervised by an insured club for which a participation fee is charged • Special Events must be reported prior to event and appropriate premium paid following event • Bicycle-related activities such as: Club meetings, fundraisers, time trials, bike education courses (if insured club indicates it organizes education courses), trail maintenance, promoting SRTS programs, and bike refurbishment (if refurbishment optional coverage purchased)

  9. General Liability (GL) • Limits: • $1,000,000 each occurrence • Additional $1,000,000 limit available • $3,000,000 General Aggregate (for each insured club/Special Event) • Defense costs in addition to limit • $5,000 sports equipment liability ($500 per claim deductible)

  10. General Liability (GL) • Important Items to Know/Consider: • Waivers are an important method to protect your club • Coverage does not apply to racing, commercial bike or repair shops; for-profit tours; organizing or supervising a walking/biking school bus; and certain alcohol-related losses

  11. Participant Accident (PA) • What is it? • Excess medical coverage for accidental injuries • Accidental death and dismemberment benefit • Large claim examples • $10,000 Back, neck, wrist injury • $10,000 Neck fracture • $7,981 Shoulder fracture • $10,000 Facial injury • $9,085 Shoulder injury • $9,836 Internal injuries • Multiple Fatalities

  12. Participant Accident (PA) – Who does it cover and when? • Members of insured clubs and first-time invited guests during “club rides” and time trials conducted and supervised by an insured club • For AO’s, only if you indicate you conduct such rides and have fewer than the maximum allowable number of such rides • Registered participants and volunteers during Special Events • All attendees of bicycle education courses organized by an insured club that, upon enrollment, indicates it organizes bicycle education courses that include an on-bicycle component

  13. Participant Accident (PA) • Accident Medical Limit: • $10,000 per person per accident • Excess of $500 “disappearing” deductible • Excess of other valid and collectible insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit • $5,000 per person per accident

  14. Purchasing GL and PA Coverage • Purchase on-line (www.amerspec.com/lab) • Register Special Events on-line and request special event certificates on-line • If unable to enroll online, call American Specialty to enroll over the phone • Premium for coverage other than Special Event coverage paid for at time of enrollment • Special Event premium based on number of participants and paid after event (Note: Bicycle Clubs should not include existing members in participation figures) • Coverage begins at time of payment (Feb. 1, 2013 or after) and ends Feb. 1, 2014 • Discounts apply after Aug. 2013 but full minimum premium applies

  15. 2013 Program Cost • Bicycle Clubs • Club Activities (per member) • 0 to 1,000: $2.30 • 1,001 to 2,000: $2.01 • Over 2,000: $1.72 • Minimum Premium: $123.00 per club • Advocacy Organizations • No “club rides”: $68.00 • No PA coverage applicable • Conduct “club rides”: $133.00 • Maximum of 12 or fewer or must enroll as Bicycle Club

  16. 2013 Program Cost Cont’d • If rent, lease, or own year-round office: $50.00 • If organize bicycle education courses (flat premium, regardless of number) • Use ONLY LCI’s as instructors • Classroom only: $ 30.00 • Classroom and On-Bike Instruction: $120.00 • May use non-LCI’s as instructors • Classroom only: $ 40.00 • Classroom and On-Bike Instruction: $160.00 • Bicycle Refurbishment (optional): $60.00

  17. 2013 Program Cost Cont’d • Special Event (per participant) • 0 to 1,000: $2.45 • 1,001 to 2,000: $1.94 • Over 2,000: $1.39 • Minimum Premiums: $133.00 per special event • Note: Bicycle Clubs do not count members when reporting special event participation (AOs do) • Optional PA (per non-member participant) - For non-members in non-special event rides • 0 to 1,000: $1.30 • 1,001 to 2,000: $1.01 • Over 2,000: $0.72 • Minimum Premiums: $65.00 per special event

  18. Non-Owned/Hired Auto Liability • What is it? • Coverage for liability arising out of non-owned or hired autos your club uses during the course of your covered activities (note: does not apply to vehicles owned by the club) • Who does it cover and when? • Insured Club • Anyone using, with the club’s permission, an auto the club hires or borrows except the owner of the auto or anyone else from whom you hire or borrow the auto • Limits: $1,000,000 • Requirements: Separate application; verification of club driving policies • Premium: Subject to underwriting; likely $250

  19. Directors & Officers Liability • What is it? • Coverage for wrongful acts (discrimination, wrongful termination, mismanagement of funds, negligence in decision-making) • Who does it cover? • Insured Club • Board of Directors • Volunteers • Limits: $1,000,000 or $2,000,000 options • Retention: $500 for D&O; $1,000 for Employment Practices

  20. Purchasing D&O Coverage • Available on-line at www.amerspec.com/lab • Coverage begins the day following purchase through 2/1/2014 • Premium is pro-rated for policies purchased after 2/1/2013 • Premium: • $550 for $1,000,000 limit (plus $25 fee) • $850 for $2,000,000 limit (plus $25 fee)

  21. LCI and Seminar Coaches Coverage • General Liability coverage applies during Smart Cycling seminars and classes conducted in accordance with League procedures • Coverage applies automatically • Proof of insurance can be requested from American Specialty

  22. Contact Information Rene Waterson • 260-673-1135 (direct) • 800-245-2744 (toll-free) • rwaterson@amerspec.com

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