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INTEGRATED INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES
MEMORANDUM FOR SANDPIPA MEMBERS
Date: October 31, 2003
To:
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City of Chula Vista
City of Coronado
City of Del Mar
City of Encinitas
City of Escondido
City of Imperial Beach
City of La Mesa
❑ City of Lemon Grove
❑ City of National City
❑ City of Oceanside
❑ San Elijo JPA
❑ City of Santee
❑ City of Solana Beach
❑ City of Vista
Laura Seiler, Insurance Pool Administrator
Attn: Kassia Kossyta
Re:
Signed Memorandum of Understanding
Dear Kassia:
Enclosed, for your file is the signed and executed Memorandum of Understanding for your
participation in the Excess Workers' Compensation Program.
If you have any questions, please call.
Sincerely,
DRIVER ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
Karen Worden, ARM
Assistant Vice President
Driver Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
an Alliant Resources Group company
4041 MacArthur Blvd. Suite 300, Newport Beach CA 92660-2511 • 949-756-0271
Lic. #0C36861 • www.driveralliant.com
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC ENTITY INSURANCE AUTHORITY
EXCESS LIABILITY PROGRAM
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding (hereafter "MEMORANDUM") is entered into by and
between the California Public Entity Insurance Authority (hereafter "CPEIA"), the CSAC
Excess Insurance Authority (hereafter "EIA") and the participating public entities
(hereafter "MEMBERS") who are signatories to this MEMORANDUM.
1. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. Except as otherwise provided herein, all terms used
shall be as defined in Article 1 of the Joint Powers Agreement Creating the
CPEIA (hereafter "AGREEMENT"), and all other provisions of the AGREEMENT not in
conflict with this MEMORANDUM shall apply.
2. PURPOSE. CPEIA MEMBERS are signatories to this MEMORANDUM for the express
purpose of joining the EIA's Excess Liability Program (hereafter "PROGRAM").
Under this PROGRAM, CPEIA Excess Liability MEMBERS shall be considered to be
one (1) MEMBER for purposes of participating in the PROGRAM.
3. ENTRY INTO PROGRAM. Any public entity wishing to become a MEMBER Of the
PROGRAM shall make application to and be approved by the CPEIA Board of
Directors in a manner prescribed by them and must also be approved by the EIA
Board of Directors (hereafter "EIA BOARD") in a manner prescribed by the EIA
BOARD.
4. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. MEMBERS shall be charged a $750.00 program
development charge that shall be a one-time charge assessed upon entry into
the PROGRAM.
5. ANNUAL PREMIUM. Participating MEMBERS shall be assessed an annual premium for
the purpose of funding the PROGRAM. Premiums for the PROGRAM shall be
established annually in conjunction with the insurance carriers. Premiums to
CPEIA Excess Liability MEMBERS shall be billed and paid annually in accordance
with the EIA's Invoicing and Payment Policy (Resolution 94-003). Premium rates
shall be established based upon factors that include, but are not limited to,
negotiations with insurance carriers, expenditures, administrative costs and other
appropriate factors.
6. COST ALLOCATION. Each participating MEMBER'S share of annual premium shall be
determined by the EIA BOARD.
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7. ASSESSMENTS, DIVIDENDS AND PREMIUM SURCHARGE,
(a) Assessments. The PROGRAM shall be funded in accordance with paragraph
5 above. In general, the annual premium, as determined by the EIA BOARD,
will be established at a level that will provide adequate overall funding without
the need for adjustments to past policy period(s) in the form of dividends and
assessments. However, should the PROGRAM for any reason not be
adequately funded, except as otherwise provided herein, pro-rata
assessments to the participating MEMBERS may be utilized to ensure the
approved funding level for those policy periods individually or for a block of
policy periods, in accordance with the Premium Surcharge provision set forth
below.
(b) Dividends. Pro-rata dividends will be declared as provided herein.
Dividends may also be declared as deemed appropriate by the EIA BOARD.
(c) Premium Surcharge.
(i)
If there are an unusually large number of losses under the
PROGRAM during a policy year, such that notwithstanding
reinsurance coverage for large individual losses, the funds for the
PROGRAM may be exhausted before the next annual premiums are
due, the EIA BOARD may, upon consultation with a casualty
actuary, impose premium surcharges on all MEMBERS; or
(ii) If it is determined by the EIA BOARD, upon consultation with a
casualty actuary, that the funds for the PROGRAM are insufficient to
pay losses, fund known estimated losses, and fund estimated
losses which have been incurred but not reported, the EIA BOARD
may impose a surcharge on all participating MEMBERS.
(iii) Premium surcharges imposed pursuant to (i) and/or (ii) above shall
be in an amount that will assure adequate funds for the PROGRAM
to be actuarially sound. Premium surcharges shall be assessed in
accordance with paragraph 8 below.
(iv) A MEMBER which is no longer participating in the PROGRAM at the
time the premium surcharge is assessed shall pay such premium
surcharges as it would have otherwise been assessed in
accordance with the provisions of (i), (ii), and (iii) above.
8. CLOSURE OF POLICY PERIODS. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
MEMORANDUM, the following provisions are applicable:
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(a) Upon reaching ten (10) years of maturity after the end of a program period,
that period shall be "closed" and there shall be no further dividends declared
or assessments made with respect to those program periods except as set
forth in paragraphs 9(a) and 9(b), below.
(b) Notwithstanding sub -paragraph (a) above, the EIA BOARD may take action to
leave a policy period "open" even though it may otherwise qualify for closure.
In addition, the last ten (10) policy periods shall always remain "open" unless
the EIA BOARD takes specific action to declare any of the last ten (10) policy
periods closed.
(c) Dividends and assessments (other than as outlined in paragraphs 9(a) and
9(b), below) shall be administered to the participating MEMBER based upon
the proportion of premiums paid to the PROGRAM in "open" periods only. For
purposes of administering dividends and assessments pursuant to this sub-
paragraph, all "open" policy periods shall be considered as one block.
9. DECLARATION OF DIVIDENDS. Dividends shall be payable from the PROGRAM to a
participating MEMBER in accordance with its proportionate funding to the PROGRAM
during the applicable program period as follows:
(a) A dividend shall be declared at the time a program period is closed on all
amounts over the 90% confidence level.
(b) A dividend shall be declared at the time a program period is closed on all
amounts which represent premium surcharge amounts assessed pursuant to
this MEMORANDUM where the funding exceeds the 80% confidence level.
10. MEMORANDUM OF COVERAGE. A Memorandum of Coverage will be issued by the
EIA evidencing membership in the PROGRAM and setting forth terms and conditions
of coverage.
11. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS.
(a) Subject to subparagraph (e), each MEMBER shall be responsible for the
investigation, settlement or defense, and appeal of any claim made, suit
brought, or proceeding instituted against the MEMBER arising out of a loss.
(b) CPEIA Excess Liability MEMBERS are required to comply with the EIA's
Underwriting and Claims Administration Standards (including Addendum
B — Liability Claims Administration Guidelines) as amended from time to
time, and which are attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein.
(c) Each participating MEMBER shall give the EIA timely written notice of
claims in accordance with the policy established by the EIA.
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(d) A MEMBER shall not enter into any settlement involving liability of the EIA
without the advance written consent of the EIA.
(e) The EIA, at its own election and expense, shall have the right to
participate with a MEMBER in the settlement, defense, or appeal of any
claim, suit or proceeding which, in the judgment of the EIA, may involve
liability of the EIA.
12. DISPUTES. Any question or dispute with respect to the rights and obligations of the
parties to this MEMORANDUM shall be determined by the EIA Executive Committee.
If the MEMBER is not satisfied with the Committee's decision, the matter may be
appealed through arbitration. Arbitration may be either binding or non -binding,
as mutually agreed upon by the parties. The matter will be submitted to a
mutually agreed upon arbitrator or panel of arbitrators for determination. If
binding arbitration is selected, the decision of the arbitrator or panel of arbitrators
will be final and conclusive, and the MEMBER and EIA will abide by the decision.
The cost of arbitration will be shared equally by the MEMBER and the EIA.
13. AMENDMENT. This MEMORANDUM may be amended by a majority vote of the EIA
BOARD and signature on the MEMORANDUM by the MEMBER'S designated liaison
who shall have authority to execute this MEMORANDUM. Any MEMBER that fails or
refuses to execute an amendment to this MEMORANDUM shall be deemed to have
withdrawn from the PROGRAM on the next annual renewal date.
14. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PROGRAM. Withdrawal of a MEMBER from the PROGRAM
shall be in accordance with the withdrawal provisions of Article 19 of the
AGREEMENT.
15. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. Except as otherwise provided herein, this MEMORANDUM
constitutes the full and complete agreement of the MEMBERS.
16. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision of this MEMORANDUM be judicially determined
to be void or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any remaining
provision.
17. EFFECTIVE DATE. This MEMORANDUM shall become effective on the first effective
date of coverage for the MEMBER and upon the approval by the EIA and CPEIA
and the signing of this agreement by the MEMBERS, the General
Manager/Secretary/Treasurer of the EIA and the President of the CPEIA.
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18. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This MEMORANDUM may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which shall be an original, all of which shall constitute but one
and the same instrument.
In Witness Whereof, the undersigned have executed this MEMORANDUM as of
the date set forth below.
Dated: jO/a-//C
Dated:
Dated: Sept. 16, 2003
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Adopted:December 6, 1985
Amended:January 23, 1987
Amended: October 6, 1995
Amended: October 1, 1999
EXHIBIT A
CSAC Excess Insurance Authority
Underwriting and Claims Administration Standards
I. GENERAL
A. Each County shall appoint an official or employee of the County to be
responsible for the risk management function and to serve as a liaison
between the County and the Authority for all matters relating to risk
management.
B. Each County shall maintain a loss prevention program and shall consider
and act upon all recommendations of the Authority concerning the reduction
of unsafe conditions.
C. Each County shall maintain records of claims in each category of insurance
covered by a program of the Authority and shall provide copies of such
records to the Authority as directed by the Executive, Underwriting or Claims
Review Committees.
Such records shall provide the following information by fiscal year: number of
claims (open and closed); amounts paid, amounts reserved and total
incurred. Allocated expenses shall be included. If losses are capped, the
excess amount shall be indicated.
II. EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM
A. The County shall be responsible for the investigation, settlement, defense
and appeal of any claim made, suit brought or proceeding instituted against
the County.
1. The County shall use only qualified personnel to administer its
workers' compensation claims. At least one person in the claims
office (whether in-house or outside administrator) shall be certified by
the State of California as a qualified administrator of self -insured
workers' compensation plans.
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2. Qualified defense counsel experienced in workers' compensation law
and practice shall handle litigated claims. Counties are encouraged to
utilize attorneys who have the designation "Certified Workers'
Compensation Specialist, the State Bar of Califomia, Board of Legal
Specialization".
3. The County shall use the Authority's Workers' Compensation Claims
Administration Guidelines (Addendum A) and shall advise its claims
administrator that these guidelines are utilized in the Authority's
workers' compensation claims audits.
B. The County shall provide the Authority written notice of any potential excess
workers' compensation claims in accordance with the requirements of the
Authority's bylaws. Updates on such claims shall be provided as requested
by the Authority and/or the Authority's excess carrier.
C. A claims administration audit utilizing the Authority's Workers' Compensation
Claims Administration Guidelines (Addendum A) shall be performed once
every three (3) years. In addition, an audit will be performed within twelve
(12) months of any of the following events:
1. There is an unusual fluctuation in the County's claim experience or
number of large claims or
2. There is a change of workers' compensation claims administration
firms or
3. The County is a new member of the Excess Insurance Authority.
The claims audit shall be performed by a firm selected by the
Authority. Recommendations made in the claims audit shall be
addressed by the County and a written response outlining a program
for corrective action shall be provided to the Authority within sixty (60)
days of receipt of the audit.
D. The County shall obtain an actuarial study performed by a Fellow of the
Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) at least once every three- (3) years.
Based upon the actuarial recommendations, the County should maintain
reserves and make funding contributions equal to or exceeding the present
value of expected losses and a reasonable margin for contingencies.
Excess Liability Program
Memorandum of Understanding
Exhibit A
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III. EXCESS LIABILITY PROGRAMS
A. The County shall be responsible for the investigation, settlement, defense
and appeal of any claim made, suit brought or proceeding instituted against
the County.
1. The County shall use only qualified personnel to administer its liability
claims.
2. Qualified defense counsel experienced in tort liability law shall handle
litigated claims. Counties are encouraged to utilize defense counsel
experienced in the subject at issue in the litigation.
3. The County shall use the Liability Claims Administration Guidelines
(Addendum B) and shall advise its claims administrator that these
guidelines be utilized in the Authority's liability claims audits.
B. The County shall provide the Authority written notice of any potential excess
liability claim in accordance with the requirements of the Authority's bylaws.
Updates on such claims shall be provided as requested by the Authority
and/or the Authority's excess carrier.
C. A claims administration audit utilizing the Authority's Liability Claims
Administration Guidelines (Addendum B) shall be performed once every
three (3) years. In addition, an audit will be performed within twelve (12)
months of any of the following events:
1. There is an unusual fluctuation in the County's claims experience or
number of large claims or
2. There is a change of liability claims administration firms or
3. The County is a new member of the Excess Insurance Authority.
The claims audit shall be performed by a firm selected by the
Authority. Recommendations made in the claims audit shall be
addressed by the County and a written response outlining a program
for corrective action shall be provided to the Authority within sixty (60)
days of receipt of the audit.
D. The County shall obtain an actuarial study performed by a Fellow of the
Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) at least once every three- (3) years.
Based upon the actuarial recommendations, the County should maintain
reserves and make funding contributions equal to or exceeding the present
value of expected losses and a reasonable margin for contingencies.
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Memorandum of Understanding
Exhibit A
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IV. PROPERTY PROGRAMS
A. The County shall maintain appropriate records including a complete list of
insured locations and schedule of values pertaining to all real property.
Copies of such records shall be provided to the Authority or its brokers as
requested by the Executive or Property Committees.
B. Each County shall perform a real property replacement valuation for all
locations over one million dollars. Valuations shall be equivalent to the
Marshall Swift system and shall be performed at least once every five- (5)
years. New members shall have an appraisal or valuation performed within
one year from entry into the program.
V. MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PROGRAM
A. The County, if a member of Medical Malpractice Program I (hereinafter
Program I), or Mid Mal Program; or the third party administrator for Medical
Malpractice Program II (hereinafter Program II); shall be responsible for the
investigation, settlement, defense and appeal of any claim made, suit
brought or proceeding instituted against the County.
1. The County (Program I and Mid Mal Program) or third party
administrator (Program II) shall use only qualified personnel to
administer its health facility claims.
2. Qualified defense counsel experienced in health facility law shall
handle litigated claims.
3. The County (Program I and Mid Mal Program) or third party
administrator (Program II) shall use the "Claims Reporting And
Handling Guidelines" in the CSAC/Excess Insurance Authority
Medical Malpractice Excess Insurance Program Operating And
Guidelines Manual (hereinafter OPERATING AND GUIDELINES
MANUAL), and shall advise its claims administrator that these claims
handling guidelines are utilized in the Authority's medical malpractice
claims audits.
B. The County (Program I and Mid Mal Program) or third party administrator
(Program II) shall provide the Authority and its excess carrier written notice of
any potential excess claim or "major incident" in accordance with the
requirements of the Authority and of the excess carrier as stated in the
OPERATING AND GUIDELINES MANUAL. Updates on such claims or
major incidents shall be provided as requested by the Authority and/or the
Authority's excess carrier.
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Exhibit A
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C. A claims administration audit utilizing the Authority's Claims Reporting and
Handing Guidelines in the OPERATING AND GUIDELINES MANUAL shall
be performed once every three (3) years. In addition, an audit will be
performed within twelve (12) months of any of the following events:
1. There is an unusual fluctuation in the County's claims experience or
number of large claims or
2. There is a change of health facility claims administration firms or
3. The County is a new member of the Excess Insurance Authority or
4. The Medical Malpractice Committee requests an audit.
The claims audit shall be performed by a firm selected by the
Authority. Recommendations made in the claims audit shall be
addressed by the County and a written response outlining a program
for corrective action shall be provided to the Authority within sixty (60)
days of receipt of the audit.
D. If a member of Program I or the Mid Mal Program, the County shall obtain an
actuarial study performed by a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society
(FCAS) at least once every three (3) years. Based upon the actuarial
recommendations, the County should maintain reserves and make funding
contributions equal to or exceeding the present value of expected losses and
a reasonable margin for contingencies.
E. The County shall have an effective risk management program in accordance
with the "Risk Management Guidelines" as states in the OPERATING AND
GUIDELINES MANUAL.
VI. SANCTIONS
A. The Authority shall provide the County written notification of the County's
failure to meet any of the above -mentioned standards or of other concems,
which affect or could affect the Authority.
B. The County shall provide a written response outlining a program for
corrective action within sixty (60) days of receipt of the Authority's
notification.
C. After approval by the Executive Committee of the County's corrective
program, the County shall implement the approved program within ninety
(90) days. The County may request an additional sixty (60) days from the
Executive Committee. Further requests for extensions shall be referred to
the Board of Directors.
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Exhibit A
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D. Failure to comply with subsections B or C may result in cancellation of the
County from the affected Authority insurance program in accordance with the
provisions in the Joint Powers Agreement.
E. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, any member County may be
canceled pursuant to the provision of the Joint Powers Agreement.
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Exhibit A
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Adopted: December 6, 1985
Amended: January 23, 1987
Amended: October 6, 1995
Amended: October 1, 1999
ADDENDUM B
Liability
Claims Administration Guidelines
The following Guidelines have been adopted by the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority in
accordance with Article 18(b) of the March 1993 Amended Joint Powers Agreement
Creating the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority.
I. CLAIMS INVESTIGATION
A. Factual investigation should be completed within forty-five (45) days of
county's knowledge of claim, including statements from participants and
witnesses. (Answer questions who, what, where, when and why).
B. Develop liability issues, including immunities, comparative negligence, joint
tort feasors and joint and several liability. Transfer of risk is an important
aspect of any claims investigation.
C. Begin to develop information on damages:
1. Property damage
2. Nature and extent of injuries
3. Medical costs
4. Lost wages
5. Dependency
6. Other damages
D. Obtain and review contracts that may be in effect relating to specific
accidents, to determine whether there is any sharing or complete transfer of
the risk.
1. Hold -harmless indemnity agreements.
2. Additional insured requirements.
E. Obtain defective products and/or other evidence, and hold it if at all possible,
or at least locate where it is being held. Obtain product information for the
file. Early preservation of evidence is imperative for a proper defense.
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F. Utilize experts appropriately on cases. Consideration should be given to
structured settlements and Voluntary Settlement Conferences. EIA has a
resource manual with the names, addresses, etc. on various experts that can
be retained to investigate and testify on behalf of the member counties.
G. The EIA maintains membership in the Index Bureau.
1. Report all bodily injury claims to the Index Bureau.
2. Follow up on Index Bureau information by sending the Inquiry Form to
insurance companies reporting other injuries to the claimant. Do not
hesitate to call and discuss the losses with other adjusters.
Instruction manuals, reporting forms, inquiry forms and envelopes
may be obtained from the EIA.
H. Arrange appraisals for damaged property. Do not rely on the appraisal
obtained by the plaintiffs' own carriers. In some instances they may not
utilize the local A.C.V. and the "computerized" appraisal figure can be
inflated.
II. EXCESS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. First Report
Timely report to the Excess Insurance Authority those losses with potential or
existing exposure. Utilize the First Report Potential Excess Liability Claims
form currently in use.
1. The Excess Liability Programs' reporting criteria are those criterion
established and adopted by the Board and/or the Liability II
committee.
B. Update Reports
The EIA should be provided copies of periodic reports in order to be kept
apprised of the developments of the case. On litigated cases, defense
counsel should also include the EIA on their mailing lists for copies of
correspondence, reports, evaluations, interrogatory summaries, deposition
summaries and medical summaries. Actual deposition transcripts,
interrogatories, their answers and interim billings are not required.
On reserving and payment changes utilize the Reserve and Payment Update
form currently in use.
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Memorandum of Understanding
Exhibit A - Addendum B
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C. Closure Reports
When a case that has been reported to the EIA is settled, dismissed or
closed in any other fashion, provide the EIA with the dosing documents and
a completed Closure Information form currently in use.
III. TORT CLAIM REQUIREMENTS/GOVERNMENT CODE
A. All notices (pertaining to claim insufficiency, retuming late claims, claims
rejections, etc.) shall be timely done in accordance with the relevant
Governmental Code provisions.
B. Appropriate Dismissal Motions should be made for failure to meet the
applicable Code of Civil Procedure statutes for timely serving, conducting
discovery or bringing a complaint to trial.
IV. DOCUMENTATION
A. Accurate reserves shall be established based on facts known, within thirty
(30) days of receipt of the investigative report. Legal and adjusting expenses
shall be included. The following formula is recommended in establishing and
updating the reserves for each file:
1. (Maximum Value x County's % of Liability) + Expense Factor =
Reserve.
Maximum value is the potential total amount a plaintiff could expect to
receive, either through settlement or verdict, if he/she was completely
free of negligence. Maximum value should include any potential
award of plaintiff's attorney fees, such as in cases involving Federal
Civil Rights.
Percentage of liability is determined by various factors that are
discovered during an investigation. Reserves should be adjusted
accordingly, as facts are developed, to properly reflect the exposure.
These factors include but are not limited to:
a. The extent of plaintiff's liability.
b. The number of co-defendants and their percentage of liability.
c. The ability of the co-defendants to respond financially to any
settlement or verdict.
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Exhibit A - Addendum B
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d. On cases occurring after June 3, 1986, Proposition 51 allows
defendants to limit their liability on non -economic damages to
their percentage of fault.
2. The reserve shall be set at the full exposure after applying the above
formula, even if it exceeds the member County's Self -Insured
Retention.
B. The file shall contain reports necessary to document the decisions made,
including all demands, offers of settlement and settlement authority.
1. A complete "typed" captioned report to the file shall be placed in each
file for:
a. Bodily Injury claims reserved above 25% of the S.I.R.
b. Property Damage claims reserved above 25% of the S.I.R.
c. All claims that meet the EIA's excess reporting requirements
regardless of reserves.
Member counties and/or claims administrators may follow stricter
guidelines.
The captioned report should include the following topical headings
and subsequent entries:
1. Date of report
2. County name
3. S.I.R level
4. Claimant(s) Information
5. Date of Loss
6. Claim Number (if used)
7. Facts of accident or occurrence
8. Witness/Participant Statement
9. Suggested reserves (see IV. A) Do they reflect exposure?
10. Assessment of liability
11. Review of damages/injuries, including medical costs, lost
wages, dependency and other damages
12. Index Bureau reporting
13. Addressing of coverage questions
14. Excess potential
15. Structured Settlement possibilities
16. Voluntary Settlement Conference potential
17. Subrogation potential
18 Govemmental Code compliance and immunities
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19. Identify future course of action
20. State next diary date
21. If litigated, identify counsel on both sides.
C. Photos, diagrams, estimates, statements, plans, contracts, medical, law
enforcement and coroner's reports (where applicable) shall be in the claims
file in a timely fashion.
V. CASE SETTLEMENT FACTORS
A. The settlement should be reasonable in light of damages, injuries and
liability.
B. Settlements should be effected in a timely manner, with consideration given
to structures and/or voluntary settlement conferences.
C. Contributions from joint tort feasors should be considered.
D. Settlement evaluation and authority shall be documented. On cases
exceeding the S.I.R., prior written authority must be obtained from the EIA.
E. Proper releases and dismissals shall be secured.
VI. LITIGATED FILES
A. Defense plan shall be in the file.
B. Defense attorney evaluation shall be completed and in the file within sixty
(60) days of assignment.
The defense attorney should make proper follow-up requests for
investigation.
D. Defense costs shall be controlled by the County and depositions and other
defense expenses approved by the County.
E. There should be timely recommendations from defense firms regarding
settlements and trial preparation.
F. Results and total expenses shall be documented.
VII. SUMMARY
The file should be completely documented. Audits conducted by the EIA Auditor
not only utilize industry standards, but also these Guidelines.
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Exhibit A - Addendum B
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The Califomia Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations went into effect on
January 15, 1993. These regulations apply to the Insurance Industry as a whole.
Public Agencies (including J.P.A.'s) are not govemed by these regulations. Many
Counties utilize outside claims administrators that must comply with these
regulations in their private insurance industry work, and have already had their
adjusters certified.
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Exhibit A — Addendum B
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Adopted: April 18, 2001
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
CREATING THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC ENTITY INSURANCE AUTHORITY
This Agreement is executed in the State of California by and among those public
agencies organized and existing under the Constitution of the State of California, which are
parties signatory to this Agreement. All such agencies which become members shall be listed in
Appendix A, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Article 1, Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1 of the California Government Code
(section 6500 et seq.) permits two or more public agencies by agreement to exercise jointly
powers common to the contracting parties; and
WHEREAS, the public agencies executing this Agreement desire to join together for the
purpose of jointly funding, purchasing and/or establishing insurance and risk management
programs as determined; and
WHEREAS, Article 16, Section 6 of the California Constitution provides that insurance
pooling arrangements under joint exercise of power agreements shall not be considered the
giving or lending of credit as prohibited therein; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 990.4 provides that a local public
entity may self -insure, purchase insurance through an authorized carrier, or purchase insurance
through a surplus line broker, or any combination of these; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 990.6 provides that the cost of
insurance is a proper charge against the local public entity; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 990.8 provides that two or more local
public entities by a joint powers agreement may provide insurance by any one or more of the
methods specified in Government Code Section 990.4, and the pooling of self -insured claims or
losses is not considered insurance nor subject to regulation under the Insurance Code; and
JPA, CPEIA
Adopted: April 18, 2001
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 990.8 also provides that a joint powers
agreement may provide that if any peril insured or covered under a contract has existed and the
joint powers authority or other parties participating in the pool have been liable for any period,
the agreement may provide that the insured or covered party is not entitled to the return of
premiums, contributions, payments, or advances so far as the particular risk insured or covered is
concerned;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
"Authority" or "CPEIA"
"Authority Program" or "CPEIA
separate Program"
"Board of Directors"
or "Board"
"Excess Insurance Authority" or
"EIA"
"EIA Program"
"Fiscal Year"
"Government Code"
"Insurance program"
or "Program"
shall mean the California Public Entity Insurance
Authority created by this Agreement.
shall mean a program authorized by the Board
and apart from a program of the EIA.
shall mean the governing body of the Authority.
shall mean the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority.
shall mean a program established by the EIA that is
made accessible to the Authority and in which the
Board may authorize Authority participation.
shall mean that period of twelve (12) months which
is established by the Board as the fiscal year of the
Authority.
shall mean the California Government Code.
shall mean a program of the Authority under which
a participating member or other public entity is
protected against designated losses, either through
joint purchase of primary or excess insurance,
pooling of self -insured claims or losses, purchased
insurance or reinsurance or any other combination
as determined by the Board. The Board may
determine applicable criteria for determining
eligibility in any program, as well as establishing
program policies and procedures.
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"Joint Powers Law"
"Memorandum of
Understanding" or "MOU"
"Participating Member"
or "Member"
Adopted: April 18, 2001
shall mean Article 1, Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1
(commencing with section 6500) of the Government
Code.
shall mean a document executed by a member
setting forth provisions for program coverage or
establishing a program of the Authority or
otherwise providing for implementation of the
provisions of this Agreement.
shall mean any public agency, which has entered a
program of the [or, which has obtained insurance
coverage through the] Authority pursuant to this
Agreement and has not withdrawn or been canceled
therefrom.
"Public Agency" shall also mean "public entity."
"Reinsurance"
"Self -Insured Retention"
or "SIR"
shall mean insurance purchased by the Authority as
part of an insurance program to cover that portion
of any loss that exceeds the joint funding capacity
of that program.
shall mean that portion of a loss resulting from an
occurrence experienced by a member that is
retained as a liability or potential liability of the
member and is not subject to payment by the
Authority.
ARTICLE 2. PURPOSES
This Agreement is entered into by the members in order to jointly develop and fund
insurance and other related programs as determined by members and other public entities
wishing to participate in such programs or obtain services. Programs may be either EIA
Programs or Authority Programs and may include, but are not limited to, the creation of joint
insurance funds, including excess insurance funds, the pooling of self -insured claims and losses,
purchased insurance, including reinsurance, and the provision of necessary administrative and
other services. Such services may include, but shall not be limited to, risk management
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consulting, loss prevention and control, centralized loss reporting, actuarial consulting, claims
adjusting and legal defense services.
ARTICLE 3. PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT
(a) Each member, as a party to this Agreement, certifies that it intends to and does
contract with all other members as parties to this Agreement and, with such other members as
may later be added as parties to this Agreement pursuant to Article 18 as to all programs in
which the member participates. Each member also certifies that the removal of any party from
this Agreement, pursuant to Articles 19 and 20, shall not affect this Agreement or the member's
obligations hereunder.
(b) Should any conflict arise between the provisions of this Article and any applicable
Memorandum of Understanding or other similar document evidencing coverage, such
Memorandum of Understanding or other document shall prevail.
ARTICLE 4. TERM
This Agreement shall become effective when executed and returned to the Authority
within thirty (30) days after execution by at least two (2) public agencies. The Authority shall
promptly notify all members in writing of the effective date of this Agreement. This Agreement
shall remain in effect until terminated as provided herein.
ARTICLE 5. CREATION OF THE AUTHORITY
Pursuant to the joint powers law there is hereby created a public entity separate and apart
from the parties hereto, to be known as the California Public Entity Insurance Authority, with
such powers as are hereinafter set forth.
ARTICLE 6. ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTS
The Authority, pursuant to Government Code Section 6505, shall provide for strict
accountability of all funds and report of all receipts and disbursements. The auditor or controller
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of the Authority shall contract with a certified public accountant to perform an annual audit of
the accounts and records of the Authority.
ARTICLE 7. POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY
The Authority shall have all of the powers common to its members and all additional
powers as set forth in the joint powers law, and it is hereby authorized to do all acts necessary in
the exercise of said powers. Such powers include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) To make and enter into contracts.
(b) To employ agents and employees.
(c) To incur debts, liabilities and obligations.
(d) To acquire, hold, or dispose of property, contributions and donations of property,
funds, services and other forms of assistance from persons, firms, corporations
and public agencies.
(e) To sue and be sued in its own name and to settle any claim against it.
(f) To receive and use contributions and advances from members as provided in
Government Code Section 6504, including contributions or advances of
personnel, equipment or property.
(g) To invest any money in its treasury that is not required for its immediate
necessities, pursuant to Government Code Section 6509.5.
(h) To carry out all provisions of this Agreement
Said powers shall be exercised pursuant to the terms hereof and in the manner provided by law.
ARTICLE 8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors, which shall consist of the
eleven (11) members. Beginning on July 1, 2001, the members shall consist of the nine (9)
voting members of the EIA Executive Committee, plus two (2) representatives of parties to the
Agreement appointed by the Board. As of January 1, 2002, the Board shall consist of seven (7)
voting members of the EIA Executive Committee to be selected by the EIA Executive
Committee, plus four (4) representatives of parties to the Agreement to be elected by the CPEIA
members in a manner prescribed in the Bylaws.
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As of January 1, 2003 the Board shall consist of five (5) EIA Executive Committee
members and six (6) elected CPEIA members. As of January 1, 2004, the Board shall consist of
two (2) EIA members and nine (9) elected CPEIA members. As of January 1, 2004, the
membership of the Board shall remain the same unless otherwise amended by this Agreement. If
at any time sufficient CPEIA members are not available to fill their designated slots, then the
EIA Executive Committee shall fill vacant positions from their own membership until the next
annual election. The Board, through adoption or amendment of its Bylaws, may designate
certain positions of the Board members to be from designated entities (for example, three (3)
from Joint Powers Authorities, three (3) from cities, three (3) from other entities.).
Seven (7) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Each Board member shall have one vote. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or any
other duly executed agreement of the participating members, action by the Board shall require an
affirmative vote of a majority of the member present and voting.
At any meeting at which a quorum is initially present the Board may continue to transact
business notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough members to leave less than a quorum,
provided that no action shall be valid or binding unless approved by a majority of the members
of the Board.
ARTICLE 9. POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors shall have the following powers and functions:
(a) The Board shall exercise all powers and conduct all business of the Authority,
either directly or by delegation to other bodies or persons unless otherwise prohibited by this
Agreement, or any other duly executed agreement of the member or by law.
(b) The Board of Directors may adopt such resolutions as deemed necessary in the
exercise of those powers and duties set forth herein.
(c) The Board, in accordance with Article 12 of the Agreement, may create those
committees it deems appropriate to carry out the work of the Authority. The Board may
designate those committees that are advisory only, and may from time to time provide powers
and duties to any committee, as the board deems appropriate. The committees may develop,
evaluate and review all matters pertaining to the business of the Authority, as well as any of its
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programs and services. The powers and duties so delegated shall be specified in resolutions
adopted by the Board or otherwise set forth in the Bylaws.
(d) The membership of any such committee may consist in whole or in part of
persons who are not members of the Board.
(e) The Board may appoint or employ necessary staff in accordance with Article 13.
(f) The Board shall cause to be prepared, and shall review, modify as necessary, and
adopt the annual operating budget of the Authority. Adoption of the budget may not be
delegated.
(g) The Board shall develop, or cause to be developed, and shall review, modify as
necessary, and adopt each program of the CPEIA, including all provisions for reinsurance and
administrative services necessary to carry out such program and the Board shall determine those
programs of the EIA that will be available to members of CPEIA
(h) The Board shall provide for necessary services to the Authority and to members,
by contract or otherwise, which may include, but shall not be limited to, staff, risk management
consulting, loss prevention and control, centralized loss reporting, actuarial consulting, claims
adjusting, and legal services.
(i) The Board shall provide general supervision and policy direction to the staff.
(j) The Board shall receive and act upon reports of the committees and the staff.
(k) The Board shall act upon each claim involving liability of the CPEIA, directly or
by delegation of authority to a committee, body or person, provided, that the Board shall
establish monetary limits upon any delegation of claims settlement authority, beyond which a
proposed settlement must be referred to the Board for approval.
(1) The Board may require that the Authority review, audit, report upon, and make
recommendations with regard to the safety or claims administration functions of any member,
insofar as those functions affect the liability or potential liability of the Authority. The Board
may forward any or all such recommendations to the member with a request for compliance and
a statement of potential consequences for noncompliance.
(m) The Board shall receive, review and act upon periodic reports and audits of the
funds of the Authority, as required under Article 16 of this Agreement.
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(n) The Board may, upon consultation with a casualty actuary, declare that any funds
established for any CPEIA program has a surplus of funds and determine a formula to return
such surplus to the participating members that have contributed to such fund.
(o) The Board shall have such other powers and duties as are reasonably necessary to
carry out the purposes of the Authority.
ARTICLE 10. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(a) The Board shall hold at least two (2) meetings each year and shall provide for
such other meetings and for such special meetings, as it deems necessary.
(b) The staff of the Authority shall provide for the keeping of minutes of regular and
special meetings of the Board, and shall provide a copy of the minutes to each member of the
Board at the next scheduled meeting.
(c) All meetings of the Board and such committees as established by the Board
pursuant to Article 12 herein, shall be called, noticed, held and conducted in accordance with the
provisions of Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
ARTICLE 11. OFFICERS
The President and Vice President of the Board shall be selected as provided in the
Bylaws and shall serve for one-year terms.
The President, or in his or her absence, the Vice President, shall preside at and conduct
all meetings of the Board.
ARTICLE 12. COMMITTEES
The Board of Directors may establish committees, as it deems appropriate to conduct the
business of the Authority. Members of the committees shall be appointed by the Board, to serve
two-year terms in accordance with the Bylaws. The members of each committee shall annually
select one of their members to chair the Committee.
Each committee shall be composed of at least five members and shall have those duties
as determined by the Board, or as otherwise set forth in the Bylaws.
Each committee shall meet on the call of its chair, and shall report to the Board.
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ARTICLE 13. STAFF
(a) Principal Staff. The following staff members shall be provided by the EIA to the
Authority as set forth in the Joint Powers Agreement between the EIA and CPEIA, which
provisions are incorporated herein by reference:
(1) General Manager/Secretary/Treasurer. The General
Manager/Secretary/Treasurer shall administer the business and activities of the Authority,
subject to the general supervision and policy direction of the Board of Directors; shall be
responsible for all minutes, notices and records of the Authority and shall perform such other
duties as are assigned by the Board.
(2) Treasurer. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6505.6, the Board shall
use the Treasurer of the EIA, who shall comply with the provisions of Government Code Section
6505.5 (a-d).
(3) Auditor. The Auditor shall draw warrants to pay demands against the
Authority when approved by the Treasurer. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6505.6, the
Board shall use the Auditor of the EIA, who shall comply with the provisions of Government
Code Section 6505.5 (a-d).
(b) Other Staff. The Board or General Manager/Secretary shall provide for the
appointment of such other staff as may be necessary for the administration of the Authority.
ARTICLE 14. DEVELOPMENT, FUNDING AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS
(a) Access to the EIA's programs and services shall be made available to public
entities and membersas is more particularly set forth in the Joint Powers Agreement between the
EIA and CPEIA. CPEIA programs and services may be established by the Board, the details of
which will be outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding.
(b) Program Coverage. Programs may include CPEIA Programs and EIA Programs
both of which may provide coverage, including, but not limited to, excess or primary insurance
coverage for:
(1) Workers' compensation;
(2) Comprehensive liability, including but not limited to general, personal
injury, contractual, public officials errors and omissions, and incidental malpractice liability;
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(3)
(4)
(5)
Comprehensive automobile liability;
Health facilities professional liability;
Property and related programs,
and may provide any other coverages authorized by the Board of Directors.
(c) EIA Programs. CPEIA members participating in EIA programs shall execute a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for each EIA program in which they are a participant.
Such MOU(s) may' provide for, but not be limited to, program funding, Authority funding,
development charges, annual premium, premium surcharge, implementation and effective date,
late entry into program, administration of claims, underwriting and claims administration
standards, and program withdrawal or cancellation.
CPEIA members participating in EIA Programs shall fund program charges, program
administrative costs and general administrative costs in accordance with the equitable allocation
formula developed and approved by the EIA.
(d) CPEIA Programs. Members participating in CPEIA programs shall execute a
MOU for each CPEIA Program in which they are a participant. Such MOU(s) may provide for,
but not be limited to, program funding, Authority funding, development charges, annual
premium, premium surcharge, implementation and effective date, late entry into program,
administration of claims, underwriting and claims administration standards, and program
withdrawal or cancellation.
Members participating in CPEIA Programs shall fund program charges, program
administrative costs and general administrative costs in accordance with an equitable allocation
formula developed and approved by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE 15. ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS
(a) Annual Budget. The Authority shall annually adopt an operating budget pursuant
to Article 9 of this Agreement, which shall include a separate budget for each program under
development or adopted and implemented by the Authority.
(b) Funds and Accounts. The Auditor of the Authority shall establish and maintain
such funds and accounts as may be required by good accounting practices and by the Board of
Directors. Separate accounts shall be established and maintained for each program under
development or adopted and implemented by the Authority. Books and records of the Authority
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in the hands of the Auditor shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by authorized
representatives of the members.
The Authority shall adhere to the standard of strict accountability for funds set
forth in Government Code Section 6505.
(c) Auditor's Report. The Auditor, within one hundred and twenty (120) days after
the close of each fiscal year, shall give a complete written report of all financial activities for
such fiscal year to the Board and to each member.
(d) Annual Audit. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6505, the Authority shall
either make or contract with a certified public accountant to make an annual fiscal year audit of
all accounts and records of the Authority, conforming in all respects with the requirements of
that section.
ARTICLE 16. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FUNDS AND PROPERTY
(a) The Treasurer shall have the custody of and disburse the Authority's funds. He or
she may delegate disbursing authority to such persons as may be authorized by the Board of
Directors to perform that function, subject to the requirements of (b) below.
(b) Pursuant to Government Code Section 6505.5, the Treasurer shall:
(1) Receive and acknowledge receipt for all funds of the Authority and place
them in the treasury of the Treasurer to the credit of the Authority.
(2) Be responsible upon his or her official bond for the safekeeping and
disbursements of all Authority funds so held by him or her.
(3)
Pay any sums due from the Authority, as approved for payment by the
Board of Directors or by any body or person to whom the Board has delegated approval
authority, making such payments from Authority funds upon warrants drawn by the Auditor.
(4) Verify and report in writing to the Authority and to members, as of the
first day of each quarter of the fiscal year, the amount of money then held for the Authority, the
amount of receipts since the last report, and the amount paid out since the last report.
(c) Pursuant to Government Code Section 6505.1, the General
Manager/Secretary/Treasurer, and such other persons as the Board of Directors may designate
shall have charge of, handle, and have access to the property of the Authority.
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(d) The Authority shall secure and pay for a fidelity bond or bonds, in an amount or
amounts and in the form specified by the Board of Directors, covering all officers and staff of the
Authority, and all officers and staff who are authorized to have charge of, handle, and have
access to property of the Authority.
ARTICLE 17. RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS
Members shall have the following responsibilities under this Agreement.
(a) Each member shall appoint an officer or employee of the entity to be responsible
for the risk management function for that member and to serve as a liaison between the member
and the Authority for all matters relating to risk management.
(b) Each member shall maintain an active safety program, and shall consider and act
upon all recommendations of the Authority concerning the reduction of unsafe practices.
(c) Each member shall provide the Authority such other information or assistance as
may be necessary for the Authority to develop and implement insurance programs under this
Agreement.
(d) Each member shall cooperate with and assist the Authority, the EIA, and any
insurer of the Authority or EIA, in all matters relating to this Agreement, and shall comply with
all Bylaws, and other rules adopted by the Board of Directors.
(e) Each member shall have such other responsibilities as are provided elsewhere in
this Agreement, program MOU(s), and Bylaws, and as are established by the Board of Directors
in order to carry out the purposes of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 18. NEW MEMBERS
Any non-member may become a party to this Agreement and participate in any CPEIA
Program in which it is not presently participating upon approval of the Board of Directors, by a
majority vote of the Board. For participation in an EIA Program, approval by the EIA in a
manner prescribed by the EIA shall also be required.
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ARTICLE 19. WITHDRAWAL
A member, after becoming a participant in a program of the Authority, may withdraw
from that program only at the end of a policy year for the program, and only if it gives the
Authority at least sixty (60) days advance written notice of such action.
ARTICLE 20. CANCELLATION
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 19, the Board of Directors may:
(1)
Cancel any member from this Agreement and membership in the
Authority, on a vote of two-thirds of the Board members present and voting. Such action shall
have the effect of canceling the member's participation in all CPEIA Programs and EIA
Programs as of the date that all membership is canceled.
(2) Cancel any member's participation in a CPEIA or EIA Program, without
canceling the member's membership in the Authority or participation in other programs, on a
vote of two-thirds of the Board members present and voting.
The Board shall give sixty (60) days advance written notice of the
effective date of any cancellation under the foregoing provisions. Upon such effective date, the
member shall be treated the same as if it had voluntarily withdrawn from this Agreement, or
from the program, as the case may be.
(b) A member which withdraws from all programs of the Authority in which it was a
participant and does not enter any program for a period of six (6) months thereafter shall be
considered to have withdrawn from the Agreement at the end of such period, and its membership
in the Authority shall be automatically canceled as of that time, without action of the Board of
Directors.
ARTICLE 21. EFFECT OF WITHDRAWAL OR CANCELLATION
(a) If a member's participation in a program is canceled under Article 20, with or
without cancellation of membership in the Authority, and such cancellation is effective before
the end of the policy year for that program, the Authority shall promptly determine and return to
that member the amount of any unearned premium payment from the member for the policy
year, such amount to be computed on a pro-rata basis from the effective date of cancellation.
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(b) Except as provided in (a) above, a member which withdraws or is canceled from
this Agreement and membership in the Authority, or from any CPEIA or EIA program, shall not
be entitled to the return of any premium or other payment to the Authority, or of any property
contributed to the Authority. However, in the event of termination of this Agreement, such
member may share in the distribution of assets of the Authority to the extent provided in Article
22 provided; however, that any withdrawn or canceled member which has been assessed a
premium surcharge pursuant to any Memorandum of Understanding shall be entitled to return of
said member's unused surcharge, plus interest accrued thereon, at such time as the Board of
Directors declares that a surplus exists in any insurance fund for which a premium surcharge was
assessed.
(c) Except as provided in (d) below, a withdrawn or cancelled member shall pay any
premium charges which the Board of Directors determines are due from the member for losses
and costs incurred during the entire coverage year in which the member was a participant in such
program regardless of the date of entry into such program. Such charges may include any
deficiency in a premium previously paid by the member, any premium surcharge assessed to the
member under an MOU; and any additional amount of premium which the Board determines to
be due from the withdrawn or cancelled member upon final disposition of all claims arising from
losses under the program during the entire coverage year in which the member was a participant
regardless of date of entry into such program. Any such premium charges shall be payable by
the member in accordance with the Authority's invoice and payment policy.
(d) Those members which who have withdrawn or been canceled pursuant to Articles
19 and 20 from any program of the Authority during a coverage year shall pay any premium
charges which the Board of Directors determines are due from the members for losses and costs
which were incurred during the member's participation in any program or as otherwise defined
in any program MOU.
ARTICLE 22. TERMINATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS
(a) This Agreement may be terminated by three -fourths of the members, acting
through their governing bodies; provided, however, that this Agreement and the Authority shall
continue to exist after such election for the purpose of disposing of all claims, distributing all
assets, and performing all other functions necessary to conclude the affairs of the Authority.
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(b) Upon termination of this Agreement, all assets of the Authority in each program
shall be distributed among those members that participated in that program in proportion to their
cash contributions, including premiums paid and property contributed (at market value when
contributed). The Board of Directors shall determine such distribution within six (6) months
after disposal of the last pending claim or other liability covered by the program.
(c) Following termination of this Agreement, any member who was a participant in a
program of the Authority shall pay any additional amount of premium, determined by the Board
of Directors in accordance with a loss allocation formula, which may be necessary to enable final
disposition of all claims arising from losses under that program in accordance with an applicable
MOU.
(d) Termination of this Agreement by any party shall not be construed as a
completion of the purposes of the Agreement and shall not require the repayment or return to the
parties of all or any portion of any contributions, payments, or advances made by the parties until
the Agreement is rescinded or terminated as to all parties.
ARTICLE 23. LIABILITY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,
COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND LEGAL ADVISORS
The members of the Board of Directors, Officers, committee members and legal advisors
to any Board or committees of the Authority shall use ordinary care and reasonable diligence in
the exercise of their powers and in the performance of their duties pursuant to this Agreement.
They shall not be liable for any mistake of judgment or any other action made, taken or omitted
by them in good faith, nor for any action taken or omitted by any agent, employee or
independent contractor selected with reasonable care, nor for loss incurred through investment of
Authority funds, or failure to invest.
No Director, Officer, committee member, or legal advisor to any Board or committee
shall be responsible for any action taken or omitted by any other Director, Officer, committee
member, or legal advisor to any committee. No Director, Officer, committee member or legal
advisor to any committee shall be required to give a bond or other security to guarantee the
faithful performance of their duties pursuant to this Agreement.
The funds of the Authority shall be used to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
Authority and any Director, Officer, committee member or legal advisor to any committee for
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their actions taken within the scope of the authority of the Authority. Nothing herein shall limit
the right of the Authority to purchase insurance to provide such coverage, as is hereinabove set
forth.
ARTICLE 24. BYLAWS
The Board may adopt Bylaws consistent with this Agreement, which shall provide for the
administration and management of the Authority.
ARTICLE 25. NOTICES
The Authority shall address notices, billings and other communications to a member as
directed by the member. Each member shall provide the Authority with the address to which
communications are to be sent. Members shall address notices and other communications to the
Authority to the General Manager/Secretary of the Authority, at the office address of the
Authority as set forth in the Bylaws.
ARTICLE 26. AMENDMENT
This Agreement may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board following a ninety (90)
day review and comment period during which time proposed amendments shall be circulated to
the members of the CPEIA and approved by the EIA Executive Committee. After five (5) years
from the date of this Agreement, approval of the EIA Executive Committee shall no longer be
needed for amendment of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 27. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENT
No member may assign any right, claim or interest it may have under this Agreement,
and no creditor, assignee or third party beneficiary of any member shall have any right, claim or
title to any part, share, interest, fund, premium or asset of the Authority.
ARTICLE 28. AGREEMENT COMPLETE
This Agreement constitutes the full and complete Agreement of the parties.
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ARTICLE 29. EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDMENTS
Any amendment of this Agreement shall become effective upon the approval of any
Amended Agreement by the Board of Directors as set forth in Article 26.
ARTICLE 30. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
When a dispute arises between the Authority and a member, the following procedures are
to be followed:
(a) Request for Reconsideration. The member will make a written request to the
Authority or the appropriate Committee to reconsider its position, citing the arguments in favor
of the member and any applicable case law that applies. The member can also request a personal
presentation to that Committee, if it so desires.
(b) Committee Appeal. The committee responsible for the program or having
jurisdiction over the decision in question will review the matter and reconsider the Authority's
position. This committee appeal process is an opportunity for both sides to discuss and
substantiate their positions based upon legal arguments and the most complete information
available. If the member requesting reconsideration is represented on the committee having
jurisdiction, that committee member shall be deemed to have a conflict and shall be excluded
from any vote.
(c) Board of Directors Appeal. If the member is not satisfied with the outcome of the
committee appeal, the matter will be brought to the Board of Directors for reconsideration upon
request of the member. If the member requesting reconsideration is represented on the Board,
that Board member shall be deemed to have a conflict and shall be excluded from any vote.
(d) Arbitration. If the member is not satisfied with the outcome of the Board of
Directors appeal, the next step in the appeal process is arbitration. The arbitration may be
binding or non -binding, as mutually agreed upon by the parties. The matter will be submitted to
a mutually -agreed -upon arbitrator or panel of arbitrators for a determination. If binding
arbitration is selected, the decision of the arbitrator or panel of arbitrators will be final and
conclusive and the member and the Authority will abide by the decision of the arbitrator. The
cost of arbitration will be shared equally by the involved member and the Authority.
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(e) Litigation. If, after following the dispute resolution procedure set forth in
paragraphs (a)-(d) above, either party is not satisfied with the outcome of the non -binding
arbitration process, either party may consider litigation as a possible remedy to the dispute.
ARTICLE 31. FILING WITH SECRETARY OF STATE
The General Manager/Secretary of the Authority shall file a notice of this Agreement
with the office of California Secretary of State within 30 days of its effective date, as required by
Government Code Section 6503.5 and within 70 days of its effective date as required by
Government Code Section 53051.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned party hereto has executed this Agreement
on the date indicated below.
DATE: September 16, 2003 BY:
MEM : R
Nick Inzunza, Mayor
City of National City
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JPA, CPEIA Adopted: April 18, 2001
APPENDIX A
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
CREATING THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC ENTITIES INSURANCE AUTHORITY
MEMBER COUNTIES (AS OF DECEMBER 2002)
ACCEL
Alameda County Medical Center
Antelope Valley Healthcare District
BICEP
Califomia JPIA
Campbell Union High School District
Casitas Municipal Water District
Central Sierra Child Support Agency
City of El Cajon
City of Fresno
City of Hemet
City of Long Beach
City of Napa
City of Oakland
City of Pacific Grove
City of San Buenaventura
City of Torrance
City of West Covina
Clovis Unified
Corona Norco Unified
East Bay Regional Park District
East San Gabriel Valley ROP
Eastside Union School District
Golden State Risk Management Authority
Irvine Ranch Municipal Water District
Irvine Unified School District
Kern Health Systems
Marin County Transit District
Military Department of California
Mt. Diablo Unified School District
NCSDIA
Oakland Base Reuse Authority
PARDEC
PASIS - San Bernardino
PASIS - San Diego
Riverside IHSS Public Authroity
Sacramento County Contracts
San Bernardino Specified Departments
San Jose Unified School District
Santa Clara Sport & Open Space Authority
Santa Cruz Fire Agencies Ins. Group
SCSRMA
SIRMA JPA
SLIM
Torrance Unified
Tri-City Mental Health Authority
West San Gabriel Property & Liability JPA
Westside Union School District
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THIS BINDER IS A TEMPORARY INSURANCE CONTRACT, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SHOWN ON THE
REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM.
PRODUCER
DRIVER ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
P.O. Box 6450
Newport Beach, CA 92658-6450
(949) 756-0271
CODE
INSURED
CSAC EIA Excess Workers' Compensation Members
CPEIA Excess Workers' Compensation Members
CIO CSAC Excess Insurance Authority
3017 Gold Canal Dr. #300
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
SUB -CODE
PROPERTY
BASIC
TYPE OF INSURANCE
CAUSES OF LOSS
BROAD
COVERAGE/F
Coverage Provider
CSAC Excess Insurance Authority
EFFECTIVE
DATE
TIME
ISSUE DATE (MM/DD/YY)
09/29/03
BINDER NO.
063003-B-2
EXPIRATION
DATE I TIME
10/01/03 12:01 AM 12/31/03 12:01 AM
THIS BINDER IS ISSUED TO EXTEND COVERAGE IN THE ABOVE NAMED COMPANY
PER EXPIRING POLICY NO:
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONSNEHICLES/PROPERTY (including Location)
EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM MEMBER AND
SELF -INSURED RETENTIONS PER THE ATTACHED BINDER
ADDENDUM.
MOUNT DEDUCTIBLE
COINSUR.
SPEC.
GENERAL LIABILITY
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
CLAIMS OCCUR
MADE
OWNER'S & CONTRACTOR'S PROT.
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
RETRO DATE FOR CLAIMS MADE:
GENERAL AGGREGATE
PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG.
PERSONAL & ADV. INJURY
EACH OCCURRENCE
FIRE DAMAGE (Any one fire)
MED. EXPENSE (My one person)
ANY AUTO
ALL OWNED AUTOS
SCHEDULED AUTOS
i HIRED AUTOS
NON -OWNED AUTOS
GARAGE LIABILITY
AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE DEDUCTIBLE
COLLISION:
OTHER THAN
COL:
EXCESS LIABILITY
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
PROPERTY DAMAGE
MEDICAL PAYMENTS
PERSONAL INJURY PROT.
r UNINSURED MOTORIST
ALL VEHICLES
SCHEDULED VEHICLES
ACTUAL CASH VALUE
STATED AMOUNT
OTHER
1 UMBRELLA FORM
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM
IRETRO DATE FOR CLAIMS MADE:
EACH OCCURRENCE
I- AGGREGATE __
I SELF -INSURED RETENTION €
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
AND
EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY
SPECIAL CONDITIONS/OTHER COVERAGES
Excess Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability
(See attached Terms & Conditions)
STATUTORY LIMITS
EACH ACCIDENT
DISEASE -POLICY LIMIT
See Attached
DISEASE -EACH EMPLOYEE
See Attached
See Attached
SUBJECT TO THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF THE CSAC EIA EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION
MEMORANDUM OF COVERAGE .
THIS BINDER IS ADDING CITY OF NATIONAL CITY EFFECTIVE 10/1/03 WITH A $500,000 SIR.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
LOAN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
ADDITIONAL INSURED
EVIDENCE ONLY
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CONDITIONS
This Company binds the kind(s) of insurance stipulated on the reverse side. The Insurance
is subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of the policy(ies) in current use by the
Company.
This binder may be cancelled by the Insured by surrender of this binder or by written notice
to the Company stating when cancellation will be effective. This binder may be cancelled by
the Company by notice to the Insured in accordance with the policy conditions. This binder
is cancelled when replaced by a policy. If this binder is not replaced by a policy, the
Company is entitled to charge a premium for the binder according to the Rules and Rates in
use by the Company.
APPLICABLE IN NEVADA
Any person who refuses to accept a binder which provides coverage of less than
$1,000,000.00 when proof is required: (A) Shall be fined not more than $500.00, and (B) is
liable to the party presenting the binder as proof of insurance for actual damages sustained
therefrom
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CSAC Excess Insurance Authority
EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Effective July 1, 2003
Terms & Conditions
(BINDER ADDENDUM)
INSURANCE PROVIDER:
PROGRAM TERM:
PROGRAM'S COVERAGE
AND LIMITS:
COVERED PARTIES:
SELF -INSURED RETENTION:
$125,000 Self Insured Retention
Alpine County *t
Amador County
Butte County
Calaveras County
Colusa County *)-
Del Norte County * j
Humboldt County
Inyo County
Lake County
Lassen County *1-
Madera County
Mendocino County
Modoc County *j.
Mono County
Nevada County
Placer County
Plumas County
San Benito County *•j
Sierra County *.i
CSAC-EIA Memorandum of Coverage (MOC)
Reinsured by American Re -Insurance Company
July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004
Pooled Retention
• $5,000,000 Workers' Compensation and Employers
Liability each occurrence (difference between
$5,000,000 and the Covered Party's SIR).
Reinsured Laver
• $45,000,000 Workers Compensation each occurrence
excess of $5,000,000 Pooled Retention. Includes
$5,000,000 Employers Liability Excess of $5,000,000
Pooled Retention.
As Respects All Lavers
• Limits apply per occurrence for all program members
combined
• $10,000,000 sub -limit for Terrorism
• Limit are eroded by allocated claims expense
Participating Members within CSAC Excess Insurance
Authority Excess Workers' Compensation Program
Siskiyou County
Solano County
Sutter County
Tehama County
Trinity County *1-
Yuba County
CPEIA Members
Casitas Municipal Water Dist
Central Sierra Child Support
Agency 09-15-03
City of El Cajon
City of Hemet
City of Imperial Beach
City of Lancaster 8/1/03
City of Solana Beach 10/01/03
Eastside Union School. Dist
CPEIA Members (Cont)
Irvine Ranch Water District
Kings Waste & Recycling Authority
PARDEC
Sacramento Co Contracts —
-City of Elk Grove -Police
-City of Elk Grove —Animal Control
-City of Citrus Heights-
Transportation&Animal Cntrl
-City of Folsom -Animal Control
Santa Cruz Fire Agencies
SIRMA I JPA
Southern CA Schools Risk
Management JPA
West San Gabriel JPA
EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Terms & Conditions
(Continued)
$250,000 Self Insured Retention
Napa County
San Luis Obispo County
Shasta County
CPEIA Member
Ca. Housing Work Comp Authority (CHWCA)
Golden State Risk Management Authority
$300,000 Self Insured Retention
El Dorado County
Imperial County
Kings County
Mariposa County
Merced County
Santa Barbara County
Sonoma County
Tuolumne County
$350,000 Self Insured Retention
CPEIA Member
City of Daly City
$400,000 Self Insured Retention
County of Monterey
$500,000 Self Insured Retention
Fresno County
Marin County
San Joaquin County
Santa Cruz County
Stanislaus County
CPEIA Members
ACCEL - City of Bakersfield
ACCEL - City of Mt. View
ACCEL - City of Ontario
ACCEL - City of Santa Cruz
Antelope Valley Hosp Dist.
BICEP - City of Oxnard
BICEP - City of Santa Ana
California Fair Services Authority
Community Development Comm.
of the County of L.A.
City of Concord
City of National City 10/01/03
City of San Buenaventura
City of Simi Valley
CPEIA Member (Continued)
Lake Elsinore USD
Northern California Special District Insurance
Authority (NCSDIA)
Special District Risk Management Authority
(SDRMA)
CPEIA Members
City of Hawthorne
City of Lompoc — 9/1/03
City of Moreno Valley
City of Napa
City of Pacific Grove
PASIS -San Bernardino
CPEIA Member
ACCEL - City of Monterey
City of Rialto
CPEIA Members (Continued)
City of Stockton
Contra Costa County Municipal RMIA
Elk Grove Unified School District
Fire Districts Assn. Of CA -Fire Assn.
Self Ins. System (FDAC-FASIS)
Northern Ca. Cities Self Ins. Fund (NCCSIF)
Orange County Sanitation District
PASIS — San Diego
CSAC Excess Insurance Authority
Excess Workers' Compensation Program
Effective July 1, 2003
Terms & Conditions
$750,000 Self Insured Retention
Contra Costa County
CPEIA Members.
ACCEL - City of Modesto
ACCEL — City of Palo Alto
ACCEL — City of Santa Barbara
$1,000,000 Self Insured Retention
Santa Clara County Central Fire District
CPEIA Members
ACCEL - City of Anaheim
ACCEL - City of Santa Monica
BICEP - City of Huntington Beach
BICEP - City of San Bernardino
$2,000,000 Self Insured Retention
Alameda County
Riverside County
Sacramento County
San Bernardino County
CPEIA Member
Alameda County Medical Center
California JPIA
City of Burlingame 10/01/03
$3,000,000 Self Insured Retention
CPEIA Member
City of Orange 08/27/03
$4,000,000 Self Insured Retention
Santa Clara County
$5,000,000 Self Insured Retention
CPEIA Member
City of Long Beach
CPEIA Members (Continued)
City of Corona 07/30/03
City of Fairfield
City of West Covina
Independent Cities Risk Mgmt. Authority
(ICRMA)
CPEIA Member (Continued)
City of Fresno
City of Torrance
Local Agency Workers' Comp. Excess Joint
Powers Authority (LAWCX)
Single SIR applies in event of a combined Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability claim. SIR is
eroded by payment of allocated claims costs
*Trindel Insurance Fund
f Member of CSAC-EIA Primary Workers' Compensation Program
Marti Alvarez
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Kassia Kossyta
Monday, September 29, 2003 3:42 PM
Marti Alvarez
FW: CPEIA-coverage binder effective 10-1-03
03-04 Member EWC
Binder Nation... The City's buying excess workers' compensation insurance through CPEIA. For your files, attached is a
coverage binder.
Original Message
From: KWorden@driveralliant.com[mailto:KWorden@driveralliant.com]
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 3:35 PM
To: Kassia Kossyta
Subject: CPEIA-coverage binder effective 10-1-03
Kassia,
We are pleased to enclose the following insurance binder evidencing
coverage as bound in the CPEIA Excess Workers' Compensation program,
effective 10-1-03.
(See attached file: 03-04 Member EWC Binder National Cty-10-1.doc)
The original copy and invoice will follow under separate cover.
Sincerely,
Karen Worden, ARM-P
Assistant Vice President
949) 660-8101
kworden@driveralliant.com
Driver Alliant Insurance Service, Inc.
Lic # 0C36861
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EXPLANATION
City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE September 16, 2003
(-ITEM TITLE
AGENDA ITEM NO.
13
Resolution to Join California Public Entity Insurance Authority
(CPEIA) for Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance
PREPARED BY Kassia W. Kossyta W DEPARTMENT Risk Management, 336-4240
Please see Attachment I
( Environmental Review X N/A
Financial Statement
There are sufficient funds budgeted
proved By:
Finance Directo
Account No6.27-4
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Join the California Public Entity Insurance Authority (CPEIA) and authorize
signing the Memorandum of Understanding and the Joint Powers Agreement
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
000-440
ATTACHMENTS ( Listed Below )
Resolution No.
Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Outline
Resolution To Join the California Public Entity Insurance Authority (CPEIA)
2003-113
A-200 (999)
RESOLUTION NO. 2003 —133
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC ENTITY INSURANCE AUTHORITY
(CPEIA)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 6500 et seq., the City
of National City is authorized to enter into a joint powers agreement with other public
agencies; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that cities and special districts throughout
California join together to create the California Public Entity Insurance Authority (CPEIA)
to provide "pooled funding" of workers' compensation insurance benefits and costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of National City has decided to join and become a
member of the CPEIA; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the CPEIA, the City has also decided to join
the Excess Worker's Compensation Program of the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority
(EIA).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
National City as follows:
The City of National City hereby approves and authorizes participation in
the California Public Entity Insurance Authority (CPEIA).
2. The Joint Powers Agreement creating the California Public Entity
Insurance Authority is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Said Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
3. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the CPEIA and the
CSAC EIA is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the MOU on behalf of the City. Said MOU is on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
4. The Mayor is also authorized to execute any other document(s) on behalf
of the City that may be necessary or appropriate to enter into and
implement the Joint Powers Agreement and the Memorandum of
Understanding on behalf of the City of National City.
Resolution No. 2003 —133
September 16, 2003
Page Two
5. The Risk Manager of the City of National City is hereby appointed as the
City of National City's representative on the CPEIA Governing Board, and
the Senior Assistant City Attorney of the City of National City is hereby
appointed as the City of National City's alternate representative on such
Governing Board.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 2p03.
Nick Inzuha, Mayor
ATTEST:
/1
Michael R. Dalla, City% Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H`Eiser, III
City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on September 16,
2003, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY:
NICK INZUNZA
Mayor of the City of National City, California
ti
City National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-133 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted by
the Council of said City on September 16, 2003.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
ATTACHMENT I
EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE
I. Background
Since self -insuring workers' compensation in 1979, the City of National
City has purchased workers' compensation excess insurance. Beginning
in 1985, it has been obtained as part of a group purchase through the
city's insurance joint powers authority, SANDPIPA. Initially, the
deductible or retention was $100,000; it has increased over the years.
Last year, our retention with Employers Reinsurance Corporation (ERC)
was $500,000 with a premium of $61,821. In January, ERC announced
they were withdrawing from the California excess workers' compensation
market. In August ERC notified us that our policy, which expires on
October 1, 2003, would not be renewed. Hartford, a major insurer of
public entities, also has left the California market.
II. Insurance Market
The workers' compensation market in California deteriorates daily. Costs
have more than tripled in eight years while accidents have decreased.
According to the California Department of Insurance workers'
compensation, costs in 1995 totaled $9.62 billion and in 2001 it totaled
$13.96 billion. This year they are estimated to reach $29 billion. In five
years the average medical cost per claim increased 125%, from $13,845
in 1997.to more than $31,000 in 2002. In contrast, the average benefit to
cover lost wages for injured employees in the same time period increased
only 32%.
Current legislative reform proposals will not impact premiums this year.
The City is soliciting quotes from conventional insurers including AIG,
Genesis and Midwest. However, these carriers only want to write
accounts with retentions or deductibles starting at one million dollars.
This is a bit steep for National City. To date, only Midwest has responded
with a quote of $316,000 for limits of $10 million with a $1 million
retention.
III. Other Options
A. Joint powers authority (JPA). The City currently participates in a
joint risk sharing pool for excess liability claims, SANDPIPA. Members
looked at adding workers' compensation and decided against it. When
you join a risk sharing pool, you agree to the possibility of assessments
in the future if the premium collected is insufficient to cover losses down
the road. Workers' compensation claims have a longer life, an average of
eight years compared to liability claims of three years. Pools depend on
actuaries using regression analysis to determine premiums. Actuarial
rates are an estimate based on loss history with certain factor, e.g.
higher benefits and lower interest rates thrown in. They are not
guaranteed and are often overly optimistic in terms of projections.
The possibility of future assessments to cover unfunded losses is
relatively high. The higher the funding confidence level, the better funded
the pool.
Applications were submitted to two insurance pools requesting coverage
with a $500,000 self -insured retention (SIR) or deductible. Both pools
provide $50 million in limits per occurrence. Premium quotes were
received September 8, 2003.
1. California Public Entity Insurance Authority (CPEIA) was
created in 2001 by the California Supervisors' Association of California
Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC-EIA), a county group, to provide
excess workers' compensation for cities, special districts, school and
housing authorities. The CSAC-EIA has been providing coverage for
counties since 1978. By payroll, it is one of the largest joint powers
authorities in the United States. Labor Code 4850 benefits, continuing
salary payments for police and fire are not counted toward the member's
retention. Temporary disability payments are used instead. This helps
increase the stability of the CPEIA although members have been
assessed based on each member's percentage of premium in a 10-year
period. The City Attorney has reviewed their membership documents. The
premium of $82,348 is based on a 90% funding confidence level.
2. Local Agency Workers' Compensation Excess (LAWCXI has
been in existence since 1992. Labor Code 4850 benefits apply toward the
retention. Members are required to attend at least one board meeting a
year in Vacaville, complete annual actuarial studies, and claim audits.
Their biggest drawback is a three-year participation commitment with no
rate guarantee. Assessments are calculated by policy year based on
premium share. The City Attorney reviewed membership documents. The
premium of $69,489 was based on an 80% funding confidence level.
B. Going Bare: The City would not buy excess coverage and would be
completely financially responsible for any workers' compensation loss. I
recommend against it. Although the City's largest claim to date has
reserves under the City's retention, a quadriplegic injury could cost $8
million or there could be an incident in which multiple employees are
seriously injured resulting in a large loss.
IV. Discussion
Even though LAWCX offers more coverage, since they include Labor Code
4850 benefits toward the $500,000 retention, and their quote is less
expensive than CPEIA, I recommend joining CPEIA for two reasons:
First, although the LAWCX board of directors which sets the premiums,
is made up of member cities, they require a three year participation
commitment with no rate increase limits. The City Attorney has
expressed concern regarding this issue. The second, CPEIA takes a more
conservative approach to funding which decreases, although it does not
eliminate the possibility of future assessments against National City.