Contact Us Home / Risk Management – Specialty Practices Active Assailant Learn More CONTACT US The threat of an active shooter event has become an all to unfortunate fear and reality that should be addressed by organizations. Oswald has developed an Active Assailant Insurance program to deal with this emerging risk. No one can predict when a tragedy will occur. However, in the event of a catastrophic event, you can rest assured that the proper policy is in place to provide your employees and business with the support, guidance, and means to overcome the loss. Active Assailant Event An event is defined as an assailant causing property damage and/or bodily injury to one or more persons. A threat event would be classified as evacuation or lockdown of an insured location upon order by civil or military authority by the insured in the event of an Active Assailant Event or Hostage Situation. A traditional terrorism policy may leave gaps in coverage that do not cover these events. Oswald’s program is designed to find coverage for: Legal Liability and Physical Damage Crisis Management and Post Event Counselling Business Interruption and Employee Expenses Active Shooter Coverage Across All Organization Types Informant Reward Legal Liability and Physical Damage Organizations may find themselves under intense scrutiny for actions taken or not taken leading up to, during, or after an event. The cost of a physical loss resulting from the damage and destruction of an event will be covered. There are certain damages that the insured will be legally obligated to pay after an active shooter event. This coverage will help to protect the insured. Crisis Management and Post-Event Counseling In the aftermath of an Active Assailant Event, there may be needs that a traditional policy cannot provide to this emerging risk. Crisis Management Consultants can be brought in to handle a variety of difficulties including crafting a public relations response to customers, employees, and clients or providing comfort to employees and their families through grief counseling. This coverage can also assist with the unbearably tragic costs associated with funerals or physical rehabilitation of employees that suffered bodily harm from the event. Business Interruption and Employee Expenses Employees and organizations can incur losses outside of physical damage and legal liability. There can be an interruption in the ability of the organization to operate and therefore incur a loss of earnings. The organization may also appear less attractive to current or potential prospects, customers, and employees. Coverage for additional expenses can help counter this perception and aid in recruitment to help replace employees that may have left following the incident. Active Assailant Coverage Across All Organization Types Business and office locations have the highest incidence of risk according to FBI statistics. Sadly, however, there is no single business, organization, or geography that is immune to an Active Assailant Event. Standard liability coverage may not be enough to cover all exposures. Oswald’s uniquely designed policy will support the needs of your organization. Commerce, Places of Business – 43.7% Educational Institutions – 20.6% Open Spaces – 13.4% Government Facilities – 9.4% Private Residences – 4.3% Health Care Facilities – 4.3% Place of Worship – 4.0% Other – 0.4% Between 2000 and 2018 there were 277 active shooter incidents in the United States. Here is the location breakdown. Informant Reward If an assailant were to regrettably escape from the scene and evade capture, the apprehension of the assailant will be a top priority. The insured may offer a reward for any information leading to the capture of the suspect. Coverage can provide payment to the insured. If you would like to learn more about this coverage, please Contact Us. Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2018. “Quick Look: 277 Active Shooter Incidents in the United States From 2000 to 2018” Retrieved November 13, 2019, from https://www.fbi.gov/about/partnerships/office-of-partner-engagement/active-shooter-incidents-graphics PROPERTY & CASUALTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LIFE INSURANCE RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES CAREERS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEDIA CENTER ABOUT US UNISON RISK ADVISORS CONTACT US SPECIALTY PRACTICES - RISK HUBS Active Assailant Aging Services Alternative Risk – Captives and Programs Architects and Engineers Health Plan Compliance and Legislative Updates Cyber Risk Design and Construction Food and Agriculture Global Benefits Manufacturing Nonprofit Organizations Personal Risk Private Equity Real Estate Surety Bond Solutions Transportation MEDIA CENTER News Blog Events OFFICE LOCATIONS Akron Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Medina Toledo 1.855.4OSWALD STAY CONNECTED Privacy Policy Disclosures Copyright © 2021 Oswald Companies Website design and development by NMC