Public Crisis Event coverage is part of and defined within the Liability Program’s Memorandum of Coverage (MOC). Members should review the MOC for definitions, reporting requirements, and other information.
In the age of instant communication, we often have only a few seconds to do – and to say – the right thing. Public Crisis Event Coverage provides payment for expenses incurred during an event that generates adverse multi-state or national news, or that has components of escalating intensity that interfere with normal operations of the City. ICRMA’s reinsurer will pay, on behalf of the Member City, reasonable and necessary expenses incurred during a crisis event. This program offers coverage from the first dollar and is not subject to a deductible or self-insured retention.
Crisis Events must be reported as soon as possible to trigger coverage. Written notice shall be given as soon as soon as practicable and should include:
1. how, when and where the Public Crisis Event is taking or took place;
2. the names, addresses, and contact information of any injured parties and any witnesses; and
3. the nature and location of any injury or damage arising out the Public Crisis Event.
Members receive assistance from a crisis communication firm, the Abernathy-MacGregor Group, to respond to the media, and to maintain or restore public confidence in the Member agency. In the event of a crisis, notice should be given as soon as soon as practicable to the Abernathy-MacGregor Group by calling and speaking with a representative at one of the first point of contact phone numbers below.
Los Angeles Office Contacts
Ian Campbell
Vice Chairman
Office: (213) 630-6550
Cell: (213) 422-7958
Email: IDC@abmac.com
Joe Hixson
Senior Vice President
Office: (213) 630-6550
Cell: (617) 710-1749
Email: JRH@abmac.com
James Bourne
Vice President
Office: (213) 630-6550
Cell: (310) 433-4643
Email: JAB@abmac.com
New York Office Contacts
Rhonda Barnat
Managing Director
Office: (212) 371-5999
Cell: (917) 912-6378
Email: RB@abmac.com
Mike Pascale
Managing Director
Office: (212) 371-5999
Cell: (917) 860-2048
Email: MMP@abmac.com
Kendell Moore
Vice President
Office: (212) 371-5999
Cell: (908) 256-2781
Email: KEM@abmac.com