HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance Agenda Item # 13
TRUCKEE DONNER
Utility District
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To: Board of Directors
From: Robert Mescher
Date: May 04, 2011
Subject: Consideration of the Award of a Contract for Property, ' '
� Liability and
Workers' Compensation Insurance
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
The District's annual property, liability and workers' compensation insurance
ends June 1, 2011 and must be renewed. p ce coverage
2. HISTORY
Marsh Risk & Insurance Services has been the District's insurance broker '
Keith Grand is the Client Executive that oversees since 2001.
this process for the District. Mr.
Grand will present this year's insurance renewal proposal.
3. NEW INFORMATION
Staff requested Marsh to obtain quotes for policies with higher deductibles ctibles in order to
lower the premiums and to take advant
age of the improved financial condition of the
District; specifically, the larger reserves developed over the past few
p years.
Marsh requested quotes from various insurance companies. The u
summarized below: p quotes received are
Coverage Company 2010/11 2011/12 Renewal Comments
General Liability One Beacon 171,002 148,603 Higher deductibles
Excess Liability AWAC 20,000 20,000
Workers'Comp US Fire 2349346 224,571 Lower ExMod;
no commission;
Earthquake Landmark/Essex 64,406 72 151 higher surcharge
Increased replacement
Crime Chubb values
41537 4,537
Pollution Steadfast 7,349 18,144 3-year policy
Broker Fee Marsh 509000 65,000 Worke s'com
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Total 5519640 553,006
Attachment 1 is a more detailed summary of the insurance renewal program
by Marsh as compared to the premiums of the P gram proposed
p expiring coverage. Overall, the
proposed premiums, totaling $553,000 are about the same as the year.
ear.
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Attachment 2 is a proposed draft of Marsh's Client Services Agreement -
2012 policy year. The broker's fee has g ent for the 2011
s been increased by $15,000, from $50,000, to
compensate Marsh for brokering the workers compensation insurance. Last
$20,516 broker's commission was integrated in the workers' co year,
premium and was paid by the insurance com compensation ins year,
company. This year it will be paid directly by
the District, resulting in a lower premium.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed property, general liability, and workers' compensation
premiums and fees total $553 006 �s about the same insurance
e as the prior year's
premiums and is about $20,000 lower than the budgeted insurance
remainder of FY11 Budget.
g expense for the
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The last five months of the renewed insurance policies will
forthcoming FY12 Budget.
p be funded by the
5. RECOMMENDATION
1) Award contracts for the property, liability insurance and workers'
the period beginningJune 1 2011 � kers compensation for
and ending June 1, 2012.
2) Approve Marsh's Client Services Agreement for the 2011 - 2
to District Counsel's review. 012 policy year subject
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Robert Mescher
Acting Administrative Services Manager Michael D. Holley
General Manager
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Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Renewal Proposal
June 1, 2011 to 2012
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PREMIUM SUMMARY AND OPTIONS
JUNE 1,2011 TO 2012
BLUE=change from prior year
COVERAGE Expiring Program Renewal Program Renewal Pro
gram
ram
2010-2011 Options Received [RECOMMENDED]
2011-2012 2011-2012
Package(GL/ALIPROP/ OneBeacon 171,002.00 ne Beacon/$1K Ded 184E&O/CRIME) 950.00 One Beacon
/$25K Ded 148,603.00
ne Beacon/$25K Ded 148,603.00 Pess Liabili AWAC
20,000.00 AWAC
20,000.00 AWAC 20,000.00
rkers'Comp U.S. Fire 234,346.00 U.S. Fire ** **
� 224,571.00 U.S. Fire 224,571.00
(Annualized) SCIF Pending
Midlands Pendin
Earthquake
-Primary Landmark 40,916.94 Landmark
-Excess!I!its I 11:1113MINNUNN Essex 46,688.62 Landmark 46,688.62
23,489.38 Essex 25,462.48 Essex 25,462.48
Crime
Chubb$2Mil/$5K 4,537.00 Chubb$2Mil/$5K Ded
Ded 4,537.00 Chubb$2Mil/$5K Ded 4,537.00
Chubb$2Mil/$25K Ded 3,973.00
Chubb$3Mil/$25K Ded 4,966.00
Travelers$2Mil/$25K Ded 4,000.00
Hartford$2Mil/$10K Ded 8,555.00
Hartford$1 Mil/$5K Ded 6,880.00
Hartford$2Mil/$25K Ded 7,954.00
Pollution
Steadfast$1 Mil $
7,349.34 Steadfast$1 Mil/$50K Ded 7,744.00 Steadfast 1
/$50K Ded Mil/ 18,143.61
Steadfast$1 Mil/$25K Ded 8,085.40 $25K Ded(3 Yr Term)
Steadfast$1 Mil/$50K Ded 17,346.31
(3 Yr Term)
Steadfast$1 Mil/$25K Ded 18,143.61
3 Yr Term
Marsh Compensation Broker Fee 50,000.00 Broker Fee
65,000.00 Broker Fee 65,000.00
TOTALS 2090-201 1 551,640.65
2091-2092 553,005.71
%Change from prior year 0.2%
NOTE: WC Commission
included in premium 20 516.00 WC Commission
' included in broker fee 15,000.00
-Premiums include any applicable SL Taxes and Fees
-Optional TRIA is not included these premiums
**Currently being reviewed
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Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Package Policy(General Liability,Auto, Property and Excess Liability)
June 1,2011 to 2012
BLUE=change from prior year
Expiring Renewal Option 1 Renewal Option 2
61112010-2011 61112011-2012 611/2011-2012
Carrier&A.M.Best Rating IOneBeacon Ins.Co. OneBeacon Ins.Co. OneBeacon Ins.Co.
AXII* AXII* AXII
Property Coverage:
Building Limit $47,829,666 $61,797,245 $61,797,245
Personal Property Limit $3,291,848 $2,798,054 $2,798,054
Business Income&Extra Expense $2,500,000 Same as Expiring Same as Expiring
Blanket Flood Limit $10,000,000 „
Special Theft Limits $10,000 If If
Equipment Breakdown $100,000 if „
Miscellaneous Tools $495,223 $505,751 $505,751
Computer Fraud $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
Contractors Equipment-Scheduled $791,466 $235,480 $235,480
Newly Acquired Locations-Buildings $2,000,000/180 Days Same as Expiring Same as Expiring
Newly Acquired Locations-Personal Property $1,000,000/180 Days If ^
Key Sublimits:
Pollutant Cleanup Removal $100,000 ^
Debris Removal $250,000 „
Claims Expense $50,000 ^
Reward $50,000 ^
Contractual Penalties $50,000 ^ .,
Automatic Seasonal Increase $100,000 ^ „
Brands and Labels $50,000 .,
Leasehold Interest $25,000 ^
to
Business Income or Extra Expense Utility $25,000 ^
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Dependent Properties $100,000 ^
to
Lessor's Lease Cancellation $25,000 ^ ,
Lessors Tenant Relocation Expense $25,000 ^ „
Limited Coverage for Fungus,Rot and Bacteria- $15,000 ^
Aggregate
Electric Data Damage or Destruction $50,000 ^ „
Soft Costs $25,000 If
Temporary Reloaction of Property During $100,000/90 Days ^ „
Renovation or Remodeling
Bucket Limits: $500,000 ^ „
-Personal Effects
-Valuable Information Property
-Accounts Receivable
-Outdoor Property
-Hardware and Media
-Tenants Improvements and Betterments
-Electric Data Damage
Fine Arts-Per Item $10,000 ^ „
Property in Transit $50,000 If
International Air Shipments $25,000 ^ „
Property at Other Locations $50,000 ^
If
Crime Limits: $25,000 ^ „
-Money&Securities
-Employee Theft
-Money Orders and Counterfeit Paper
-Forgery and Alteration
-Inside Premises-Robberty or Safe Burglary or
Other
-ERISA Employee Theft
Deductibles
-Property and All Other $1,000 $1,000
-Flood $25,000 $25,000
$25,000 $25,000
General Liability Coverages:
Each Occurrence Limit-Bodily Inujury and Property $1,000,000 Same As Expiring Same As Expiring
Damage Liability(Coverage A)
Personal&Advertising Injury Limit(Coverage B) $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit $5,000,000
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $5,000,000
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Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit $1,000,000 ^
Failure to Supply $1,000,000 ^
Medical Expense Limit Excluded
Deductible $1,000 for A&B $25.000 for A&B
Automobile Coverages:
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Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Package Policy(General Liability,Auto, Property and Excess Liability)
June 1,2011 to 2012
BLUE=change from prior year
Expiring Renewal Option 1 Renewal Option 2
PACKAGE COVERAGES 61112010-2011 61112011-2012 6/1/2011-2012
Canner&A.M.Best Rating OneBeacon Ins.Co. OneBeacon Ins.Co. OneBeacon Ins.Co.
AXII* AXII* AXII
Auto Liability $1,000,000 Same As Expiring Same As Expiring
-Limit
Hired Auto Liability n
-Comprehensive $100,000 go
-Collision
$100,000 is
-Deductible $1,000/$1,000 go $25,000/$25,000
Uninsured Motorist BI If Same As Expiring
-Limit $1,000,000 n
Rental Reimbursement $450 Max/30 Days
Professional Liability Coverages:
Errors&Omissions $1,000,000 Same As Expiring Same As Expiring
-Each Wrongful Act
-Aggregate $5,000,000 n
-Deductible $10,000 If $25,000
Employment Practices $1,000,000 If Same As Expiring
-Each Offense
-Aggregate $5,000,000 91
-Deductible $10,000 $25,000
Employee Benefits $1,000,000 Same As Expiring
-Each Offense
-Aggregate $5,000,000
-Deductible $1,000 n ,•
[Annual
xcess Liability Coverage:
ggregate Limit $10,000,000 Same As Expiring Same As Expiring
ch Claim $10,000,000 n
Premium $171,002.00 $184,950.00 $148,603.00
ptional TRIA PremiumRejected $2,183.00 $1,711.00
han a in Premium from Eir irin . 7.54% -1&07%
FGa
sh Commission N/A N/A NIA
- , .Beacon Insurance Company Quotedfelters Declined
Midlands Declined
Travelers Declined
Philadelphia Declined
ACE Declined
Amwins Declined
Safety National Declined
Chartis Declined
Genesis Declined
Ironshore Declined
CV Starr Declined
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Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Excess Liability
June 1, 2011 to 2012
Expiring Renewal
6/1/2010-2011 6/1/2011-2012
Carrier&A.M. Best Rating Ailed World Allied World
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Excess Excess Liability Limits: AXV AXV*
Each Occurrence and Aggregate Limit $10,000,000 Same As Ex irin
Excess of Underlying Limits p g
Annual Premium $20,000.00 $20 000.00
Optional TRIA Premium
Rejected $800.00
Change in Premium from Expirin : 0.00%
Marsh Commission NIA N/A
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Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Workers'Compensation and Employers' Liability
June 1,2011 to 2012
Expiring Renewal Option 1 Renewal Option 2 Renewal Option 3
71112010-611/2011 611/2011-2012 6/112011-2012 611/2011-2012
11 Month Term
• - 1
Carrier&A.M.Best Rating U.S.Fire Ins.Co. U.S.Fire Ins.Co. SCIF Midlands
AXIII* AXIII* (No Rating) AVIII
Policy Limits
Workers'Compensation Statutory Same as Expirig Pending Pendin Employers Liability: 9
-Each Accident $1,000,000 $1,000,000
-Policy Limit $1,000,000 $1,000,000
-Each Employee $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Exposure and Rate:
Estimated Payroll $ 5,845,053.33 $ 5,649,923.00
Composite Rate Incl.Premium and Surcharges) 0.0368 0.0397
Premium:
11 Month Premium $214,817 **
Annualized Premium $234,346.00 $224,571.00
TRIA Premium Included,not rejectable Included,not rejectable
Change in Premium from Expiring: -4.35%
Change in Exposures from Expiring: -3.45%
Change in Rate from Expiring: 7.54%
Marsh Commission Included in Premium ° o
10.00/0 10.00/o
U.S.Fire Ins.Co. **Quoted-Still being reviewed
State Compensation Pending
Midlands Management Pending
Zenith Declined-Could not compete with renewal pricing
Chartis Declined-Does not meet minimum premium
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Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Difference In Conditions - Primary and Excess
June 1, 2011 to 2012
Expiring Renewal
COVERAGE
61112010-2011 6/1/2011-2012
Carrier&A.M. Best Rating Landmark AXII and Landmark AXII and
Essex AXIII* Essex AXIII
Total Insurable Values $53,698,313 $61,272,101
DIC Primary Limits DIC Excess Limits $5,000,000 $5,000,000
$5,000,000 $5,000,000
Deductible 5% subject to a 5%subject to a
minimum of$25,000 minimum of$25,000
Premium: ----
Primary Premium $39,629.00 45
Excess Premium $ 2 19.00
$22,750.00 $24,661.00
Surplus Lines Taxes and Fee $1,287.94 $2 271.10
Total Premium Including Taxes and Fees '
$63,666.94 $120151.10
Minimum Earned Premium 25% 25%
Optional TRIA Premium . . Rejected $49 229.60
Change in Premium from Expiring: '
12.36
Change in Exposures from Expiring: %
Change in Rate from amiring: 00%.000%
Marsh Commission NIA NIA
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Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Crime
BLUE=change from prior year June 1,2011 to 2012
Expiring Renewal Option 1 Renewal Option 2 Renewal Option 3 Renewal Option 4 Renewal Option 5 Renewal Option 6 Renewal Option 7
6/1/2010-2011 61112011-2012 61112011-2012 6/112011-2012 6/112011-2012 61112011-2012 611/2011-2012 6/112011-2012
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Carrier& Federal Ins.Co. Federal Ins.Co. Federal Ins.Co. Federal Ins.Co. Travelers Hartford Hartford Hartford
A.M.Best Rat! A++XV* A++XV* A++XV* A++XV* �q+X AXV* AXV
AXV
Crime Coverage Section
Employee Theft $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000
Premises $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000
Transit $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Forgery $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,0
00,000 $2,000,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000
Computer Fraud $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000
Funds Transfer Fraud $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 2 000 000
Money Orders&Counterfeit $2,000,000 $ ,
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000
Fraud
Credit Card Fraud $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000
Client $2,000,000 $2,000,000
$2,000,000 $3,000,000
Expense $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000!$0 Ded $25,000 I$0 Ded $25,000 I$0 Ded
Deductible Options $5 000 $5 000 $25 000 $25 000 $25 000 $10 000 $5 000 $25 000
Notes Flat Renewal Rate Guarantee Avail Rate Guarantee Avail
Rate Guarantee Avail
Premium $4,537 $4,537 $3,973 $4,966 $4,000 $8,555 $6,880
Change in Premium from o $7,954
Ex irfn :
0•00% -14.20% &64% -13.43% 46.97% 34.06% 42.96%
Marsh Commission N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Pollution Liability
BLUE=change from prior year June 1,2011 to 2012
Expiring L6/l/2011-2012
al Option 1 Renewal Option 2 Renewal Option 3 Renewal Option 4
6/112010-2011 611/2011-2012 6/1/2011-2014 6/1/2011-2014
COVERAGE
3 Year Polic Term 3 Year Polic Term
Carrier&A.M.Best Rating Steadfast Ins.Co. Steadfast Ins.Co. Steadfast Ins.Co. Steadfast Ins.Co. Steadfast Ins.Co.
A+XV* A+"* A+XV* A+XV* A+XV*
Limits of Liability:
Each Pollution Event $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Aggregate Policy Limit $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Deductible Each Pollution Event
$50,000 $50,000 $25,000 $50,000 $25,000
Insuring Agreements
A-Cleanup Costs- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Existing Pollution Event
B-Bodily Injury or Property Damage- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Existing Pollution Event
C-Cleanup Costs- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
New Pollution Event
D-Bodily Injury or Property Damage- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
New Pollution Event
Premium $7,118.00 $7,500.24 $7,830.90 $16,800.30 $17,572.50
Surplus Lines Taxes and Fees $ 231.34 $ 243.76 $ 254.50 $ 546.01 $ 571.11
Total Premium including $7,349.34 $ 7,744.00 $ 8,085.40 $ 17,346.31 $ 18,143.61
Taxes and Fees
Optional TRIA Premium Rejected $ 75.76 $ 79.10 $ 169.70 $ 177.50
Change in Premium from Expiring: 5.10% 9.10% 57.63% 59.49%
Marsh Commission NIA NIA N/A NIA NIA
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Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Insurance Proposal
June 1, 2011 to 2012
Please Note:
*A.M. Best ratings of these insurers are provided for information purposes only and are based upon information with respect to
such ratings available to Marsh as of the date of this Proposal. Marsh will not, and will have no responsibilityor obligation
inform you or any other person(s)relying upon this information of any changes in such Best ratings g to,
g occurring after such date.
Marsh will have no liability with respect to the solvency or future ability to pay claims of any of the insurance companies which
have issued the insurance policies referenced herein.
This document and any recommendations, analysis, or advice provided b Marsh collective) "
Analysis") are intended solely for the entity identified as the recipient Y (collectively, the Marsh
p herein ("you").This document contains
proprietary, confidential information of Marsh and may not be shared with any third party, including other insurance
producers,without Marsh's prior written consent.Any statements concerning actuarial, tax, accounting, or legal
matters are based solely on our experience as insurance brokers and risk consultants and are not to be relied upon
as actuarial, accounting,tax, or legal advice,for which you should consult your own professional advisors. "An
modeling, analytics, or projections are subject to inherent uncertainty, and the Marsh Analysis could be material)
affected if any underlying assumptions, conditions, information, or factors are inaccurate or incomplete or should
change.The information contained herein is based on sources we believe reliable, but we make no representation
or warranty as to its accuracy. Except as may be set forth in an agreement between you and Marsh Marsh shall
have no obligation to update the Marsh Analysis and shall have no liability to you or any other part with regard to
the Marsh Analysis or to any services provided by a third party to you or Marsh. Marsh makes no representation or
warranty concerning the application of policy wordings or the financial condition or solvency of insurers
reinsurers. Marsh makes no assurances regarding the availability, cost, or terms of insurance e.
g covera or
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MARSH
CGUYCARP N ERMARSH EROLN RLLL ATTACHMENT 2
Client Service Agreement
By and Between
Marsh Risk& Insurance Services
and
Truckee Donner Public Utility District
AGREEMENT, effective June 1, 2011 (the "Effective Date"), between Marsh Risk &
Insurance Services ("Marsh"), and Truckee Donner Public Utility District("Client").
It is agreed as follows:
1. Servoces.
Marsh is hereby engaged to act as the Client's risk management advisor and
consultant and insurance broker, as applicable, and shall provide the Client
with the services set forth on Appendix A (the "Services") in accordance with
the terms set forth herein. Appendix A may be amended from time to time by
written agreement of the parties. The additional services set forth in Section 3
of Appendix A are available for additional compensation and subject to the
negotiation of separate agreements.
2. Comnensation.
(a) Marsh shall be compensated for providing the Services to the Client as
set forth on Appendix B. Appendix B may be amended from time to time
by written agreement of the parties.
(b) If there is a significant change in the Client's operations or exposures that
affects the nature and scope of its insurance program and/or service
needs, Marsh and the Client both agree to renegotiate Marsh's
compensation in good faith as appropriate.
3. Term and Terming inn
(a) The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and
shall terminate one (1) year thereafter(the "Contract Year). The Contract
Year may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties.
(b) Notwithstanding the term, either party may terminate this Agreement upon
90 days' prior written notice to the other party. If this Agreement is
terminated, Marsh will assist the Client in arranging a smooth transition
process, subject to receipt by Marsh of all amounts due Marsh from the
Client. However, Marsh's obligation and the obligation of its affiliates
(including, if applicable, Marsh's U.K. affiliates)to provide Services to the
Client will cease upon the effective date of termination, unless otherwise
agreed in writing.
(c) In the event of termination by the Client prior to expiration, Marsh's
commission compensation set forth on Appendix B for the current
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Contract Year will be deemed fully earned at inception and Marsh's fee
compensation set forth on Appendix B for the current Contract Year will
be deemed earned in accordance with the following schedule, for
Services performed through the termination date: 60% at commencement
of the current Contract Year; 75% after four months; and 100% after
seven months. In the event that Marsh must return unearned portion of its
fee pursuant to the preceding sentence, it will do so in a timely manner.
(d) In the event of a termination by Marsh prior to expiration, Marsh's annual
compensation will be deemed earned on a pro-rata basis. In the event
that Marsh must return unearned portion of its fee pursuant to the
preceding sentence, it will do so in a timely manner.
4. Authorization.
Marsh shall be authorized to represent and assist the Client in all discussions
and transactions with insurers relating to the lines of insurance listed on
Appendix A when acting as the Client's insurance broker, provided that Marsh
shall not place any insurance on behalf of the Client unless so authorized by
the Client in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at all times during the
performance of this Agreement Marsh shall be an independent contractor and
shall not be an employee of Client.
5. Other Terms and Conditions_
The Standard Terms and Conditions set forth in Appendix C shall apply to the
Services performed by Marsh under this Agreement.
6. Governing Law,
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
7. Mediation.
In the event that a dispute arises that cannot be settled by the parties within
ten (10) days, the parties agree to submit the dispute to a mediator within
thirty(30) days thereafter to resolve a dispute. The mediation shall be
conducted in Truckee, California. Mediation fees, if any, shall be divided
equally among the parties. If any party commences a court action based on a
dispute or claim to which this paragraph applies without first attempting to
resolve the matter through mediation, then that party shall not be entitled to
recover attorney's fees, even if they would otherwise be available to that party
in any such court action.
8. Severability.
It is the intent of the parties that the provisions of this Agreement shall be
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enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. To the extent that
the terms set forth in this Agreement or any word, phrase, clause or sentence
is found to be illegal or unenforceable for any reason, such word, phrase,
clause or sentence shall be modified or deleted in such manner so as to
afford the party for whose benefit it was intended the fullest benefit
commensurate with making this Agreement, as modified, enforceable, and
the balance of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, the balance
being construed as severable and independent.
9. Miscellaneous.
This Agreement, together with all appendices attached hereto, contains the
entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof
and supersedes all written or oral prior agreements, understandings and
negotiations with respect to such matters. This Agreement may be modified
or otherwise amended and the observance of any term of this Agreement
may be waived, only if such modification, amendment or waiver is in writing
and signed by the parties hereto. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties' respective successors. Neither party shall
have any liability for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations
under this Agreement because of circumstances beyond its reasonable
control, including, without limitation, acts of God, fires, floods, earthquakes,
acts of war or terrorism, civil disturbances, sabotage, accidents, unusually
severe weather, governmental actions, power failures, computer/network
viruses that are not preventable through generally available retail products,
catastrophic hardware failures or attacks on its server.
Marsh Risk& Insurance Services
By: Date:
Keith Grand
Vice President
Accepted and agreed:
Truckee Donner Public Utility District
By: Date:
Jeff Bender
President, Board of Directors
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Appendix A
Scope of Services
1. Marsh will act as the Client's risk management advisor and consultant and
insurance broker, as applicable, with respect to the following lines of
insurance (effective dates noted in parenthesis):
(a) Workers' Compensation (06/01/2011)
(b) Pollution Legal Liability(06/01/2011)
(c) Directors & Officers Liability (06/01/2011)
(d) Casualty (06/01/2011)
(e) Property (06/01/2011)
(f) Difference in Conditions (06/01/2011)
(g) Flood (01/22/2012)
(h) Surety(06/01/2011)
2. As respects the lines of insurance in Section 1, above, Marsh shall provide
the following services:
(a) Work with the Client to assess the Client's risk exposures
(b) Work with the Client to design and develop the Client's insurance program
(c) Assist with documentation and other steps to obtain commitments for and
implement the Client's insurance program upon the Client's instructions
(d) Keep the Client informed of significant changes and or trends in the
insurance marketplace and provide the Client with annual information on
market trends
(e) Assist the Client in identifying insurers. Solicit quotes from insurers
selected by the Client for the placement of Client's insurance program in
accordance with the Client's instructions
(f) Conduct a Renewal Strategy Meeting in advance of each placement
(g) Negotiate on the Client's behalf with insurers and keep the Client informed
of significant developments in the negotiations
(h) Assist the Client with the evaluation of options received from the
insurance market
(i) Use best efforts to place insurance on behalf of the Client as directed by
the Client and secure the Client's approval prior to requesting insurers to
bind coverage
{j} Follow up with insurance carriers for timely issuance of policies and
endorsements. Marsh may deliver the Client's insurance policies and
endorsements to the Client electronically
(k) Promptly respond to Client's questions related to coverage placed by
Marsh or the placement process
(1) Deliver binders on or before the effective date of coverage being placed,
subject to placement
(m)Process or facilitate the processing and delivery of certificates or
memoranda of insurance and auto identification cards with respect to
insurance policies placed by Marsh, as requested by the Client
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(n) Review policies and endorsements for conformity to agreed terms and
coverages
(o) Provide coverage summaries for all new placements and updates on
changes to existing policies
(p) Review premium and exposure audits, rating adjustments, dividend
calculations and loss data
(q) Monitor published financial information of the Client's current insurers and
alert the Client when the status of one or more of such insurers falls below
Marsh's minimum financial guidelines. Insurers with whom the Client's risks
have been placed will be deemed acceptable to the Client, in the absence of
contrary instructions from the Client
(r) Provide the Client with detailed invoices, except in the case of direct billing
by insurers. Remit premiums to insurers and taxes and fees to the relevant
authorities on a timely basis, following receipt thereof from the Client
(s) Provide the following claims-related services:
• Evaluate coverage applicability on all Marsh placed business
• Assist the Client in the development of settlement strategies
• Assist the Client with insurer negotiations
• Assist the Client with litigation management issues that impact claim
settlements
• Recognizing that it is the Client's responsibility to report Workers
Compensation, Primary Auto Liability/ Physical Damage and non-
complex Primary General Liability claims, Marsh will assist the Client
to prepare loss notices to insurers and notify insurers of these and all
other claims, excluding Workers' Compensation, provided that the
Client's Marsh claims advocate is informed in writing by the Client of
the claim, with details of the claim, and Marsh has placed the
applicable policies or the Marsh claims advocate has been provided
written notice by the Client of the applicable carrier and policies.
The total number of hours of property and casualty claims services described
in this paragraph provided by Marsh Risk Consulting division in a calendar
year shall not exceed 25, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Marsh will not serve as the Client's insurance broker, but only as its risk
consultant, with respect to placements with ineligible insurers (none proposed
for 2011/12 renewal). In those circumstances, Marsh's non-U.S. affiliates
shall provide the brokerage Services.
3. Additional Services are available for separate compensation and shall be
agreed upon in advance and addressed by amendment to this agreement or
by separate agreement (in certain cases with affiliates of Marsh). Such
additional services include, but are not limited to:
• Actuarial analysis of Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and
Automobile Liability claims, or other lines of insurance
• Consulting relating to workers' compensation cost containment, including
behavioral risk management, absence management, cumulative injury
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management, lean ergonomics, financial diagnostics, claims inventory
workout, vendor selection, return-to-work, PastPerformer diagnostics,
managed care, claim audits and custom cost containment solutions
• Business interruption and other claim valuation services offered by Marsh's
Forensic Accounting practice
• Environmental risk consulting services
• Specialty consulting, including business continuity management, supply chain
risk management, strategic risk assessments, and other MRC specialty
practices
• Specialized/customized property risk consulting solutions, including business
interruption and natural hazards modeling/consulting, boiler and machinery
specialized consulting, loss estimate studies, emergency response
management solutions, fire protection engineering services, and property risk
site evaluation and assessment services
• Claims services other than those specified under Section 2, if any, including
claims management services, claims reporting as to lines of coverage or
claims not included under Section 2, and property and casualty catastrophic
claim response
• Mass tort claims consulting and insurance archaeology research
• Services in connection with loss portfolio transfers and alternative risk
financing, including placements made in connection with such services
• Captive insurance company feasibility studies
• Establishment and administration of captive insurers
• Placement of non-recurring insurance,_including, but not limited to:
• "one-time" placements for construction projects
• "one-time" placements for marine/cargo risks
• "one-time" placements for surety
• Placements for specific financial risks, such as trade credit
• Placements involving significant quantitative or actuarial analysis or
modeling
• Placement of risks with financial institutions other than insurance carriers
• Placements of risks not customarily accepted by insurers
• Employee benefits services
• Pension plan consulting
• Compensation consulting
• Executive deferred compensation services
• Risk management claims information systems, including STARS and
TrendTracker software programs, and related services
• Enterprise Risk Management consulting
• Strategic Risk Assessment
• Provision of Marsh personnel on an out-sourced basis
• Intellectual Property Consulting
• Security Consulting
• Insurance-related mergers and acquisition due diligence services and
transactional solutions
• Placement and servicing of owner controlled insurance programs
• Interactive on-line client services
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Appendix B
Compensation
For all lines of insurance coverage listed on Appendix A, Section 1 except those
listed below (the "Fee Coverages"), Marsh will deliver the Services to the Client for
an annual fee of$65,000.00.
The annual fee for Services shall be paid by the Client on June 1, 2011.
Prior to each placement by Marsh or its affiliates for the Client, Marsh or the
applicable affiliate shall disclose to the Client and obtain the client's approval of any
commissions to be collected by Marsh or its affiliates with respect to such
placement, except when such affiliates are acting as an underwriting manager on
behalf of insurers. Marsh shall credit amounts equal to any retail commissions
collected by Marsh or its affiliates with respect to the Fee Coverages against
remaining installments of the annual fee (except as provided below) and, to the
extent in excess of the remaining installments, refund previously paid installments of
the annual fee. In the event such retail commissions for a Contract Year exceed the
annual fee for that year, then such excess retail commissions shall be returned to
the Client if permitted by law. Otherwise, an amount equal to such excess retail
commissions shall be carried forward and applied against Marsh's annual
compensation for subsequent years if permitted by law. Any wholesale commissions
collected by Marsh or its affiliates will not be credited against the annual fee. In
addition, any enhanced commissions collected by Marsh or its affiliates on
placements incepting on or after January 1, 2009 will not be credited against the
annual fee.
Marsh shall be compensated for providing its Services with respect to Flood placed
through the National Flood Insurance Program through commissions received from
insurers, which shall be in addition to and not be credited against the annual fee.
Marsh shall disclose to the Client these commissions prior to placement. Marsh will
deliver Flood Zone Determinations to the Client for an additional fee of$8.75 per
Determination, subject to the Client's approval of the ordering of such Flood Zone
Determinations.
Surety services hereunder include the handling of day to day bond needs, renewal
bonds, invoicing and tracking outstanding bond liability for existing entities. This
includes routine new bond requests provided the scope is similar to bonds required
in the past. Marsh reserves the right to negotiate commissions or additional fee for
any unforeseen large non-routine obligation. Should this instance arise, Marsh and
the Client both agree to renegotiate Marsh's surety compensation in good faith as
appropriate.
In addition to the compensation set forth above:
(a) Marsh's foreign offices and affiliates shall be entitled to receive
commissions on foreign local placements made on behalf of the Client or
its foreign subsidiaries, which shall be in addition to and not be
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credited against the annual fee. Prior to each placement Marsh shall
disclose to the Client and obtain the Client's approval of such
commissions , except when such affiliates are acting as an underwriting
manager on behalf of insurers. Marsh may make such disclosure to and
obtain such approval from the Client's local operating management.
(b) Marsh United Kingdom (including Bowring Marsh)will be entitled to
receive commissions from insurers on placements made by them for the
Client, which will be in addition to and not be credited against the annual
fee.
In the event(i)the Client elects to obtain insurance for a particular line of coverage
from a foreign insurer and that insurer is domiciled in a country not part of the
Client's insurance program with respect to such line of coverage as of the
commencement date of this Agreement and (ii)the resources and services of a
foreign Marsh affiliate are necessary or appropriate for such placement, Marsh and
the Client shall negotiate additional compensation for such services and/or
modification to Marsh's compensation in good faith.
Any commissions collected by Marsh or its affiliates shall be considered fully earned
at the time of placement, including if an insurance policy placed by Marsh or its
affiliates for the Client or its foreign subsidiaries is terminated by the Client or its
foreign subsidiaries prior to expiration unless such policy is replaced by another
policy placed by Marsh or its affiliates for the Client or its foreign subsidiaries during
the term of this Agreement.
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Appendix C
Standard Terms and Conditions
These Standard Terms and Conditions are part of the attached Client Service
Agreement between Truckee Donner Public Utility District(the "Client) and Marsh
Risk& Insurance Services ("Marsh").
1. Taxes and Fees.
In certain cases, insurance placements that Marsh makes on the Client's
behalf may require the payment of insurance premium taxes (including U.S.
federal excise taxes), sales taxes, use taxes, surplus or excess lines and
similar taxes and/or fees to federal, state or foreign regulators, boards or
associations. The Client agrees to pay such taxes and fees, whenever
assessed. To the extent practical, such taxes and fees will be identified by
Marsh on invoices covering such placements. Any such taxes and fees
collected by Marsh will be promptly remitted by Marsh to the appropriate
authorities.
2. Client Responsibilities.
The Client shall be solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of
information and other documents furnished to Marsh and/or insurers by the
Client and the Client shall sign any required application for insurance. The
Client recognizes and agrees that all insurance coverages placed in
connection with this Agreement and all Services, evaluations, reports and
recommendations provided by Marsh hereunder are based on data and
information furnished by the Client. Marsh will be under no obligation to
investigate or verify the completeness or accuracy of any such data or
information, nor will Marsh have any liability for any errors, deficiencies or
omissions in any Services, evaluations, reports or recommendations provided
to, or any insurance coverages placed on behalf of, the Client that are based
on such inaccurate or incomplete data or information. The Client understands
that the failure to provide all necessary information to an insurer, whether
intentional or by error, could result in the impairment or voiding of coverage.
The Client will review all policies, endorsements and program agreements
delivered to it by Marsh and will advise Marsh of anything which the Client
believes is not in accordance with the negotiated coverage and terms within
thirty days following receipt.
3. Intermediaries.
(a) When in Marsh's professional judgment it is necessary or appropriate and
subject to the Client's prior approval, Marsh may utilize the services of
other intermediaries, including wholesale brokers, to assist in the
marketing of the Client's insurance. Such intermediaries may be affiliates
of Marsh.
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(b) Wholesale brokers may represent insurers or act as managing general
agents. Prior to utilizing a wholesale broker in connection with a
placement for the Client, Marsh shall disclose to the Client the
compensation received or to be received by Marsh and its affiliates in
connection with the wholesale placement, any interests of Marsh and its
affiliates in the wholesale broker, any contractual agreements between
Marsh and its affiliates, on the one hand, and the wholesale broker, on the
other, and alternatives to using the wholesale broker.
(c) Marsh shall disclose to the Client the compensation of any Marsh affiliated
intermediaries utilized in connection with the Client's placements, and
obtain the Client's consent to such compensation prior to the binding of
coverage. Marsh shall disclose to the Client the compensation of any non-
Marsh affiliated intermediaries utilized in connection with the Client's
placements to the extent known by Marsh.
4. Other Revenue.
(a) If the Client requests assistance with obtaining premium financing in
connection with the Client's placements and Marsh provides such
assistance, Marsh may receive compensation from the finance company
that provides premium financing to the Client. Marsh shall provide to the
Client information relating to Marsh's and its affiliates' arrangements with
and interests in the premium finance companies to be considered by the
Client and the compensation that Marsh and its affiliates would receive
from finance companies with respect to the Client's placements.
(b) Marsh earns and retains interest income on premium payments held by
Marsh on behalf of insurers during the period between receipt of such
payments from clients and the time such payments are remitted to the
applicable insurer, where permitted by applicable law.
5. Confidentiality.
(a) Confidential Information.
The Client may provide Marsh with certain proprietary and confidential
information ("Confidential Information") in connection with the Services
provided by Marsh under this Agreement. Neither Marsh nor any of its
employees or agents directly or indirectly shall disclose to any third party
or use any Confidential Information furnished by or on behalf of Client for
any purpose except in furtherance of the Services and in furtherance of
other insurance brokerage, risk consulting, risk financing, risk transfer,
employees benefits or other insurance-related services rendered by
Marsh to Client, which may include in the normal course of business the
release to insurers and other financial institutions of Confidential
Information relevant to the underwriting and/or evaluation of Client's risks
and the processing of its claims, provided that such insurers and financial
institutions are informed of the confidential nature of such information.
Marsh shall take all steps reasonably required to maintain the
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confidentiality of Confidential Information in Marsh's possession. The
transmission of Confidential Information via electronic data transmission
networks which provide for the security of users' data shall be deemed
consistent with Marsh's obligations hereunder unless such use is contrary
to Client's express instructions.
(b) Exceptions.
The restrictions and agreements set forth above shall not apply to any
Confidential Information: (i)which at the time disclosed to or obtained by
Marsh is in the public domain; (ii)which becomes part of the public
domain through no act, omission or fault of Marsh; (iii) which Marsh's
records demonstrate was developed independently by Marsh or was
received by Marsh from a third party which Marsh had no reason to
believe had any confidentiality or fiduciary obligation to the Client with
respect to such information; (iv)which is required to be disclosed by law,
including, without limitation, pursuant to the terms of a subpoena or other
similar document; provided, however, Marsh shall, to the extent practical,
give prior timely notice of such disclosure to the Client to permit the Client
to seek a protective order, and, absent the entry of such protective order,
Marsh shall disclose only such Confidential Information that Marsh is
advised by its counsel must be disclosed by law; or(v)following the lapse
of two years after disclosure of such information to Marsh.
(c) Return of Confidential Information.
As between the Client and Marsh, Confidential Information shall be the
sole and exclusive property of the Client. Upon the Client's request, all
documents and records in Marsh's possession containing Confidential
Information shall be returned to the Client; provided, however, that Marsh
may retain copies of documents that may contain Confidential Information
which are necessary for the conduct and proper record keeping of
Marsh's business in accordance with standard operating procedures or
applicable law.
(d) Remedy.
It is understood and agreed that money damages would not be a sufficient
remedy for any breach of these confidentiality provisions and the Client
shall be entitled to injunctive relief as a remedy for such breach, without
prejudice to any other rights or remedies available to the Client under
applicable law.
6. Disclaimers: Limitation of LlabllltX.
(a) Marsh does not speak for any insurer, is not bound to utilize any particular
insurer and does not have the authority to make binding commitments on
behalf of any insurer, except under special circumstance which Marsh
shall always endeavor to make known to the Client. Marsh shall not be
responsible for the solvency of any insurer or its ability or willingness to
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pay claims, return premiums or other financial obligations. Marsh does not
guarantee or make any representation or warranty that insurance can be
placed on terms acceptable to the Client. The Client acknowledges that, in
performing Services, Marsh and its affiliates are not acting as a fiduciary
for the Client, except to the extent required by applicable law. Any reports
or advice provided by Marsh should not be relied upon as accounting,
legal, regulatory or tax advice. In all instances, Marsh recommends that
the Client seek its own advice on such matters from professional
accounting, legal, regulatory and tax advisors
(b) If Marsh has taken over any existing program or policies implemented by
another broker, Marsh will not assume any responsibility for the adequacy
or effectiveness of those programs or policies or any acts or omissions
occurring prior to Marsh's engagement. Within 45 days, Marsh will have
completed a review of such programs and policies and will make
recommendations it believes are necessary.
(c) Any loss control services and/or surveys performed by Marsh under this
Agreement are advisory in nature. Such services are limited in scope and
do not constitute a safety inspection as provided by a safety engineering
service. Marsh does not claim to find or include every loss potential,
hazard, statutory or code violation or violation of good practice. All
surveys and reports are based upon conditions observed and information
supplied by the Client. Marsh does not expressly or impliedly guarantee or
warrant in any way the safety of any site or operation or that the Client or
any of its sites or operations is in compliance with federal, state or local
laws, codes, statutes, ordinances or recommendations.
(d) In no event shall either party to this Agreement be liable for any indirect,
special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages or for any lost
profits arising out of or relating to any services provided by Marsh or its
affiliates. The aggregate liability of Marsh, its affiliates and its and their
employees to the Client or its affiliates arising out of or relating to the
provision of services by Marsh or its affiliates shall not exceed
$10,000,000. This provision applies to the fullest extent permitted by
applicable law.
(e) Marsh may provide to the Client information and services related to
insurance regulatory and insurance tax issues relating to the Client's
insurance program. Any reports or advice provided by Marsh will be
based on publicly available information and Marsh's experience as an
insurance broker and risk consultant in dealing with such matters for other
clients and should not be relied upon as accounting, regulatory or tax
advice. In all instances, Marsh recommends that the Client seek its own
advice on accounting, regulatory and tax matters from professional legal
and tax advisers.
(f) Marsh may provide the Client with modeling and/or business analytics
services, including hazard loss and catastrophe modeling, loss forecasting
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and triangles, adverse event simulation, scenario and portfolio risk
analysis, decision mapping, risk bearing and risk retention tolerance
analysis and insurance program evaluation analysis ("Modeling and
Analytics"). Modeling and Analytics services will be based upon a number
of assumptions, conditions and factors. If any of them or any information
provided to Marsh are inaccurate or incomplete or should change, the
Modeling and Analytics provided by Marsh could be materially affected.
These services are subject to inherent uncertainty, and actual results may
differ materially from that projected by Marsh. They are provided solely
for the Client's benefit, and do not constitute, and are not intended to be a
substitute for, actuarial, accounting or legal advice. Marsh shall have no
liability to any third party in connection with these services or to the Client
with regard to any services performed or provided by a third party. Except
to the Client's insurers in connection with the placement of coverage by
Marsh, the Client shall not share any of Marsh's Modeling and Analytics
work product with a third party without Marsh's prior written consent.
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