The Large Loss Report 2017 summarizes major damage awards and settlements of $250,000 or more that affected schools, colleges, and universities in 2016. The cases include a record $950,000 jury award in a Title IX sexual assault report case and a $10.5 million settlement for a student who suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was attacked at a pep rally. Institutions can use this report to assess risk management programs.
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Many international travelers undertake activities unrelated to a study abroad trip before, during, and after the program. In this episode of Prevention and Protection, Joe Vossen, risk management counsel and Hillary Pettegrew, senior risk management counsel discuss personal deviation insurance for study abroad programs.
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In this episode of the Prevention and Protection podcast, Heather Salko, senior risk management counsel, and Dena Kaufmann, senior claims counsel, discuss ProResponse™, a crisis response service available to United Educators (UE) members that carry both general
liability and educators’ legal liability coverage with UE.
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According to one study, approximately 9,000 college students die each year in the U.S. However, the unique circumstances of each death may prompt differences in the institution’s response. Campus administrators should use this United Educators (UE) checklist for guidance on how to consistently and appropriately react with compassion.
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