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10 Ways to make your Rescue Mission Lawsuit-Proof. Brian H. Merriam, CPCU, ARM, AAI Merriam Insurance Agency www.rescuemissioninsurance.com Toll-fee: (877) MERRIAM (637-7426). Board Creation/Activities Premises Operations Automobile. Products/Implied Warranties Contractual Professional
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10 Ways to make your Rescue Mission Lawsuit-Proof Brian H. Merriam, CPCU, ARM, AAI Merriam Insurance Agency www.rescuemissioninsurance.com Toll-fee: (877) MERRIAM (637-7426)
Board Creation/Activities Premises Operations Automobile Products/Implied Warranties Contractual Professional Employees/volunteers Areas of Liability:
Ramifications: • Loss of current resources • Money • Property • Personnel • Government considerations • Loss of community confidence • Loss of future resources • Loss of morale
10 Ways to Avoid Lawsuits: 1) Termination of various activities 2) Avoidance of riskier activities
10 Ways to Avoid Lawsuits: 3) Contractual considerations 4) Use of Additional Insured endorsements 5) Alignment with expert counsel • Board attorney • Outside counsel • Experienced insurance broker • Experienced insurance company
10 Ways to Avoid Lawsuits: 6) Employment practices • Background checks 7) Adopting written procedures: • Operations manual • Employee manual
10 Ways to Avoid Lawsuits: 8) Motor Vehicle Reports & Vehicle use policies 9) AGRM Certification 10) AGRM Certified Excellent
Conclusion! • Questions & Answers • Thank you! Merriam Insurance Agency www.merriaminsurance.com Toll-fee: (877) MERRIAM (637-7426)