Presented by Tony Lackey BA,FCIP,RF Finance Department Room 603 Robertson Hall Ext. 1473 [email protected] Risk Management and Insurance
Presented by Tony Lackey BA,FCIP,RF
Finance Department
Room 603
Robertson Hall
Ext. 1473
Risk Management and Insurance
Agenda
1.1. IntroductionIntroduction
2.2. Event Risk ManagementEvent Risk Management
3.3. Liability and ContractsLiability and Contracts
4.4. Alcohol Alcohol
5.5. InsuranceInsurance
6.6. Loss Prevention and Risk ControlLoss Prevention and Risk Control
Brain Teaser
• What is greater than god
• What is worse than hell
• The rich want it
• The poor have it
• And if you ate it you would die
Nothing
Risk Management
• What is Risk
• What is Risk Management
What is Risk
Insurance definition refers to:
“Chance of Loss”
Risk Management definition refers to the:
“ uncertain outcome of an event or activity”
Event Risk Management
• The minimization of uncertainty associated with an event or activity , at a minimum cost.
Steps in Event Risk Management Program
Simply
1. Identify the Risk
2. Measure the Risk
3. Control the Risk
Risk Control
Risk Transfer
Risk Financing
WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST RISK YOUR EVENT WILL FACE?
WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST RISK YOUR EVENT WILL FACE?• Event Not Taking Place – Cancelled
• Participants Not happy
• Participant/ Employee Injured
• Services not provided by vendor
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Identifying Event Risk• Survey the venue
• Complete Student Event Risk Management Form
http://www.carleton.ca/studentaffairs/alcohol/risk_management.html#
• Nature of activity
• Surrounding environment
• Identify the composition of crowd– Age, Sex, attitude and general mood
• Brainstorming - Worst Case Scenarios and contingencies
• Review University Policies
Liability
• Liability = Responsibility
• Falls upon anyone by virtue of ownership, control or use of something
Liability
• 3 types
1 Tort
2 Contract
3 Statutory or Regulatory
Statutory
• Liability placed on individuals or organization as a result of laws or regulations passed by legislature or administrative body
• Example: Liquor Control Act , Occupational Health and Safety Act, Labour Standards Act,
• Penalties and fines issued by enforcement body
Liquor Liability
• Whose Responsible
• Who has the Liquor License
• Smart Serve & Safer Bars Training
Alcohol- Statutory Liability
• ACGO Regulation
• Occupier's Liability Act
• Alcohol Policy
Insurance
• General Liability Insurance
• Liquor Liability
• Cancellation Insurance
• Proof of Insurance
General Liability Insurance
»Pay on behalf of the Insured all sums the Insured is legally obligated to pay as damages because of
1 Bodily Injury sustained by any person
2 Personal Injury sustained by any person
3 Property Damage caused by an Occurrence
4 Property Damage to Leased Premises
Host Liability
• Host Liquor: Provides protection for businesses against bodily injury or property damage suits brought by parties injured as a result of an intoxicated guest who was served alcohol at an event you hosted. Host liquor liability is a coverage that is included under the commercial general liability policy for those businesses not 'in the business of' serving, manufacturing, distributing, selling, serving or providing alcohol.
• Now being excluded
Liquor Liability
• Provides coverage for bodily injury or property damage for which you may become legally liable as a result of contributing to a person's intoxication. This coverage is provided by a separate policy and will only cover insureds 'in the business of' manufacturing, selling, distributing, serving alcoholic beverages for charge or no charge if a license is required for the activity.
Cancellation Insurance
• is designed to provide coverage from financial loss for any type of cancellation, interruption or postponement of an event beyond the control of the insured.
Inclement weather conditions Non appearance of sponsored personalities at an organized event can also result in financial loss.
• Cost – very expensive
Risk Transfer
Contract
• Is an agreement, enforceable at law between two or more persons whereby each agrees to perform or refrain from performing specific acts
• Example – Waiver or Informed Consent
Clauses
• Holdharmless Clause
• Indemnity Clause
• Insurance Clause
• Cancellation Clause
Hold Harmless and Indemnity
The Travelodge shall indemnify and save harmless Carleton, its
governors, directors, agents, students and employees from and against all liability whatsoever, including but not limited to liability arising from the serving of alcohol on the Premises, for losses, charges, claims demands, payments, suits, actions, recoveries and judgements, including legal fees and expenses of every kind brought or recovered against either Carleton, its governors, directors, agents, students, and employees or the Travelodge Ottawa West by reason of an act, error, or omission of the Travelodge Ottawa West, its agents, employees or licensees in regards to the leasing of the Premises described in this Lease, including, but not limiting the generality of the foregoing, loss or damage to property and injury to or death of any person.
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Insurance Clause
• During the Term Travelodge shall maintain General Liability Insurance, including coverage for Liquor Liability in an amount not less than Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000 CND). Carleton shall be added as an Additional Named Insured to this policy.
Cancellation Clause
• Cancellation policy: This contract is not binding until Opulence Events has received the deposit cheque which is 50% refundable up to 14 days prior to your event date and non refundable after that date. However Opulence reserves the right to invoice planning charges for site tours and inspections should you sign the contract and cancel before the deposit is received. All Cancellations must be provided in writing and addressed to your sales representative, this can be given via email or fax. please call to assure
that the cancellation letter has been received.
Force Majeure
• Force Majeure literally means "greater force". These clauses excuse a party from liability if some unforeseen event beyond the control of that party prevents it from performing its obligations under the contract.
Force Majeure
• Typically, force majeure clauses cover natural disasters or other "Acts of God", war, or the failure of third parties--such as suppliers and subcontractors--to perform their obligations to the contracting party. It is important to remember that force majeure clauses are intended to excuse a party only if the failure to perform could not be avoided by the exercise of due care by that party.
Force Majeure Clause
• “Neither party shall be liable in damages or have the right to terminate this Agreement for any delay or default in performing hereunder if such delay or default is caused by conditions beyond its control including, but not limited to Acts of God, Government restrictions (including the denial or cancellation of any export or other necessary license), wars, insurrections and/or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the party whose performance is affected.”
Event Risk Management
• It is everyone’s responsibility to prevent incidents causing loss and bodily harm from occurring
Event Risk Management Strategies
• Everyone’s responsibility to act as risk managers and maintain standard of care – Make sure know your responsibilities
• Life guarding• First aid• Crowd control
– If in doubt ask
Event Risk Management Strategies
• Under TORT
• Waivers or Informed Consents
• Disclaimers
• Instructions
Venue Risk Management Strategies
Pre event meeting
Facility staffing – Training
- Number on duty
- Main contact
• Facility Emergency Plan- do they have one Locate exits immediately
Check for clear exit paths Do you feel safe? Pre arrange a meeting place
Vehicles
• Bus Leases
• Car Rentals
• Using members vehicles
Statutory and Regulations
• Standard of Care - Regulation set minimum standard, try to exceed what is required
• Work with authorities prior to and at the event
• City of Ottawa Event Risk Committee– Police– EMS– Bylaw– Facilities
Manager, Risk and Insurance
Tony Lackey, B.A. FCIP, R.F.
Finance Office
603 Robertson Hall
520-2600 ext 1473