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Retirement Benefit Fund, Trustee and Third Party Provider Insurance. Teri Solomon. The Main Roleplayers. The Fund’s Insurance. The Fund is covered against loss of fund assets as a result of: Errors and omissions Theft and fraud Third party computer crime
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Retirement Benefit Fund, Trustee and Third Party Provider Insurance Teri Solomon
The Fund’s Insurance The Fund is covered against loss of fund assets as a result of: • Errors and omissions • Theft and fraud • Third party computer crime Trustees, Committee Members and Principal Officers are covered for their: • personal liability cover in the event of, inter alia, breach of their fiduciary duties
The Fund’s Insurance • Loss to the Fund as a result of a Wrongful Act by an “Officer” of the Fund. • Damages, judgments, settlements, costs and expenses awarded against the Insured • Legal costs • All costs and expenses incurred require written consent of the Insurer
Some NB Extensions • Advancement of Defence Costs (IFA Funds) • Carveback for 3rd party provider claims (10% sub-limit) (IFA, AMPLATS) • Extended run-off cover for past trustees (36 months). • Adjudicator claims deemed notified from date of first ruling • Cost of reinstating records • Unidentified Officer extension • Claims preparation costds • Mitigation costs (10% sublimit) (IFA Funds) • Regulatory Enquiry Costs (10% sublimit) eg FSB /SARS • Data protection extension • Impersonation Fraud
Basic Insurance requirements for The Administrator, The Asset Manager and the Actuary and the Auditor • The Insurance • Professional Indemnity – legal liability based • Commercial Crime incl Social Engineering • Legal defence and other costs • Third Party Computer Fraud • Cyber Liability Insurance • Directors and Officers Liability Insurance • The Risk • Errors/omissions in the performance of the services – Legal Liability • Theft/fraud of own and third party managed funds by employees • Legal Defence and other costs in respect of claims made • Third Party computer fraud - Theft/Fraud of third party assets under care custody and control • Loss of member data following a cyber breach • Personal Liability of the Directors and Officers of the Administrator
Typical Exclusions • Fraudulent claims, late notification and material non disclosure • Known circumstances • Circumstances arising prior to the retroactive date • Bodily injury, death, loss of property or destruction therefor • Failure of investments to perform • Fines and Penalties (unless insurable in law) • Other Insurance / More specific insurance
The Amplats Group Provident Fund V Others • 2018 – Adjudicator holds the actuary to the fund liable for a R40m pricing error, exonerates the trustees and the administrator of liability
MJ Matsheka & others V Mafikeng City Council Pension Fund 2016
Lessons for Trustees • Vett the SLA with ALL third party providers • Make the insurance compulsory in the SLA • Obtain an independent review of the insurances – quantum and scope • Request annual confirmation of cover and premium paid • Ensure trustees are happy any indemnity in the rules • Ensure trustees understand the Fund’s insurances and the terms and conditions • Be prepared to provide evidence of how the Limit was selected • Claims should be a board agenda item and renewal should be round robined