Controlling the Narrative with Your Insurance Company – Using Safety and Security to Mitigate Risk and Liability
Let SEC equip you with practical strategies to minimize risk and strengthen your position with insurers. Learn what to do before, during, and after an incident to limit liability through proven safety and security measures. We’ll cover several insights into physical security; risk reduction policies and documentation enhancements. Discover how independent risk assessments, maintenance logs, and a comprehensive safety portfolio can showcase your commitment to insurability. Perfect for anyone looking to proactively manage risk and build a compelling case for insurance providers!
What You’ll Learn:
- Identify common risks (e.g., accidents, injuries, illnesses) that could lead to liability claims and how to proactively address them.
- Learn best practices for physical safety (e.g., childproofing, playground equipment safety) and security (e.g., surveillance, staff training).
- Understand how maintaining records of safety measures, employee training, and incident reports can help mitigate liability and streamline insurance claims.
- Learn how to create a culture of safety for all staff members and other strategies to show insurability
By the end of this webinar, childcare owners should feel empowered to control their relationship with their insurance company, use safety as a key tool for risk management, and understand how to reduce liability while protecting their business.
Meet the Presenters
Jason Russell, President + Founder, Secure Environment Consultants
PanelistA former Secret Service agent, Jason Russell brings White House-level security expertise to every one of our clients. Since SEC’s inception in 2013, Jason has provided hundreds of security assessments to schools, businesses and organizations across the United States. and in several other countries – and has been called in to assist during crisis situations, including mass shootings and security threats. He has worked with the Michigan Legislature to bring forward critical funding for site assessments at K-12 schools throughout the state and serves on Michigan’s School Safety and Mental Health Commission. He also is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences across the country on topics such as emergency preparedness, active shooter response and safety and security procedures. Before joining the Secret Service, Jason served as an officer with the Lansing (Michigan) Police Department. The mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that left 26 people dead – mostly children younger than 7 – and questions about his own children’s safety at school inspired Jason to start Secure Environment Consultants.
Lynn Wenger, President & Founder of The Compliance Alliance
PanelistLynn has dedicated over 25 years of her career to empowering business leaders in developing efficient processes and automated systems aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness. Her belief in the transformative potential of technology, particularly in bolstering safety, quality, and operational efficiency, seamlessly aligns with the evolving needs of Early Childhood Education. She is committed not only to driving efficiency but also to prioritizing compliance as a means to ensure a higher standard of care and quality for families and staff alike.
Samantha Phillips, Early Education Insurance Agent at Comploy Insurance
PanelistMeet Samantha Phillips, a Texas native affectionately known as the glittering expert in childcare insurance. Her journey began with a personal experience, witnessing the trauma of her son's accidental injury at his childcare program. This poignant moment ignited a realization: the need for a more compassionate and informed approach to insurance. In her 12-year career, Sam has emerged not just as an insurance expert but as a force for change. Disturbed by the trend of childcare owners blindly trusting agents without understanding their coverages, she took it upon herself to rewrite the narrative. Sam is on a mission to coach owners, offering insights on childcare insurance topics and empowering them to protect their businesses wisely.