With the rapidly-evolving developments surrounding the arrival of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California, the format of the ASCIP Annual Membership Meeting was changed to a Web-Ex presentation for supporting efforts to keep our community safe.  ASCIP thanks its members for the support, positive comments and understanding in this change in format this year.  Our webinar focused only on the essential information for our members – ASCIP’s financial health, overview of the property and casualty markets, the coverage enhancements, program rates, and recognition of two members for their outstanding efforts to mitigate losses.

Our Annual Membership Meeting Format Has Changed For This Year Dear Valued ASCIP Member: ASCIP’s mission and purpose is to assist our members safeguard against injuries, illnesses, accidents, and other hazards. Over the last week, ASCIP members have been assessing the rapidly-evolving developments surrounding the arrival of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California, seeking information and guidance from public health agencies and officials, and developing thoughtful and measured contingency plans to protect their students, staff, and communities.

AB 218 was signed by Governor Newsome and becomes effective January 1, 2020.  In preparation, CAJPA has compiled some helpful tips on best practices and resources which are summarized below. What you should know: Broadens the definition of Abuse and Molestation to include “assault” Statute of Limitations for Sexual Assault and Molestation (SAM) moves from age 26 to age 40, with a five-year statute for “recovered or repressed” memory from the time of discovery There is a three-year retroactive window opened by AB 218’s enactment that permits old claims to be revived. Treble Damages can be imposed if an effort to conceal can be proven.  These damages may not be covered, and may be the responsibility of the public entity to pay. Claims may pre-date the existence of the current risk pool.