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Sexual Abuse and Molestation Liability

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“We appreciate Praesidium for providing this comprehensive SML Benchmarking Survey giving carrier perspectives and priorities in the SML market.  This valuable insight is one of many tools used in helping us guide our clients toward more effective loss control strategies, ensuring they stay ahead of potential risks and are prepared for marketplace changes faced at renewal.”

Eric Beck, Marsh McLennan Agency, SVP, National Non-Profit Practice Leader and Gina Hunter, MLS, RN, CPHRM, CPG, Marsh McLennan Agency, Healthcare Safety Consultant

We surveyed insurance carriers.

See what we learned.

Praesidium's latest benchmarking survey on Sexual Abuse and Molestation Liability (SML) coverage provides valuable insights into how insurance carriers are adapting to a changing risk landscape. With increased participation in 2024, this report examines evolving underwriting expectations, market trends, and loss control measures.

In this white paper, we cover:

How carriers’ approaches to SML coverage have shifted over the past two years.

The evolving strategies insurers use to assess and limit risk exposure.

How carriers are encouraging insured organizations to implement stronger abuse prevention measures.

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February 25th at 1:00 PM CDT

Join Meredith Bunnel on Tuesday, February 25th, for a review of our latest Insurance Benchmarking Survey. Be sure to download the white paper in advance and bring your questions about future SML coverage trends.

"I found this report echoed the call of importance to practicing sound abuse prevention measures in all youth serving organizations.  Insurance carriers need to understand that your organization, from leadership to volunteers, promotes a culture of safety and empowerment that prevents all forms of abuse."

Insurance Carrier  | Loss Control

Who Is Praesidium?

Praesidium is the leading innovator of scientifically-based solutions designed to transform the way organizations approach the prevention of sexual abuse. Praesidium’s expertise, consulting, and solutions help to foster safer environments for children, vulnerable adults, staff, volunteers, and all parties involved. For over 30 years, Praesidium has trained more than one million people online and hundreds of thousands in person.

As the largest and most comprehensive sexual abuse risk management firm globally, Praesidium knows how sexual abuse happens and, more importantly, how to prevent it.

The Framework of What We Do

Using current research and root-cause analysis, Praesidium developed its own abuse risk management model, The Praesidium Safety Equation®. Root-cause analysis of several thousand incidents of sexual abuse across industries demonstrated that risks fell into eight organizational operations: Policies, Screening and Selection, Training, Monitoring and Supervision, Internal Feedback Systems, Consumer Participation, Responding, and Administrative Practices. By implementing best practices in each of these operations, Praesidium determined that risks could be reduced or eliminated.
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“Thank you once again, Praesidium Team, for your ongoing research and detailed survey results in your SML Benchmarking Survey. As a member of a global insurance brokerage team specializing in consumer serving organizations, this data gives context to our advisory work and helps us continue to advocate raising the bar of ‘duty of care’ and excellence that is expected by society. This exposure continues to evolve and manifest itself in new ways; we must remain vigilant and use the tools developed to manage this risk.  Pay attention to the accreditation opportunity that is new and proven.”

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Download the 2022 Insurance Benchmarking White Paper

If you want to review our 2022 report, download it today. This comprehensive document provides detailed insights and findings from our first survey, offering a valuable perspective on the current landscape.

Abuse is Preventable.

Praesidium is dedicated to helping our clients fulfill their mission safely, whether they are just getting started in their abuse prevention efforts, focused on the compliance aspects of risk management, or are committed to creating a culture of safety with years of experience. We work with clients across the spectrum.

If you're not sure what your next step is to preventing abuse, contact us today.  

Want to Participate in the Next Survey?

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If you are an insurance carrier and would be interested in participating in the next Praesidium Insurance Benchmarking Survey, let us know! Click on the button below to send us an email with your contact information.