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THE TRUST: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  1. What exactly is the Arizona School Risk Retention Trust, Inc.?
  2. How is the Trust governed?
  3. What advantages are there to being a member of the Trust?
  4. What coverages are offered through membership in the Trust?
  5. How can I learn more about coverages offered to members?
  6. Is competitive procurement required to become a member of the Trust?
  7. How do I obtain information from the Trust concerning legal and risk management questions?
  8. How do I obtain information on risk management topics that have been published by the Trust?
  9. Whom should I call if I have a question about Trust programs?
  10. What should I do if I have a claims question?

 

 

Answers

  1. What exactly is the Arizona School Risk Retention Trust, Inc.?
    The Arizona School Risk Retention Trust, Inc. (Trust) is a group of Arizona public schools, community colleges, and technology districts who have pooled their insurance funds to create and enhance insurance capability for the membership as a whole.
  2. How is the Trust governed?
    The Trust is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the Trust's Member Districts. Each Director is a full time school Administrator.

  3. What advantages are there to being a member of the Trust?
    By pooling insurance funds and belonging to a large group of similar members, coverage availability is increased and reinsurers are more secure in providing increased coverage amounts as well as broader coverage. Members also benefit from experience and information shared by other members.

  4. What coverages are offered through membership in the Trust?
    General Liability
    Automobile Liability
    Professional Liability
    Administrative Practices Liability
    All Risk Property
    Auto Physical Damage
    Equipment Breakdown
    Commerical Crime
    Non-Owned Aircraft Liability
    Storage Tank Liability
    Pre-Paid Legal Indemnity
    International Travel Liability
    Facility Use Liability
    Directors & Officers Liability

  5. How can I learn more about coverages offered to members?
    Each year the Trust publishes Coverage Agreements that provides the complete terms and conditions of coverages offered to its members.  A copy of the Coverage Agreement can be obtained by contacting Member Services at (800) 266-4911

  6. Is competitive procurement required to become a member of the Trust?
    The Trust is a cooperative procurement organization. Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 15-213 a public school district may join the Trust without the need for competitive procurement. ARS Section 11-952 allows for community colleges to participate.

  7. How do I obtain information from the Trust concerning legal and risk management questions?
    Substantial resources are expended to implement loss control programs and information is made available to Trust members through hard copy and online publications. Please contact the Trust with any questions at (800) 266-4911.
  8. How do I obtain information on risk management topics that have been published by the Trust?
    The Trust regularly publishes Technical Information Bulletins (TIBs) and has also published a variety of manuals concerning risk management topics that are important to public schools. These publications are available to members at no charge, and to non-members at the cost of publication (approximately $35 each). To order any of the Trust publications contact Member Services at (800) 266-4911.

  9. Whom should I call if I have a question about Trust programs?
    Please contact any one of the Member Services Coordinators at (800) 266-4911.

  10. What should I do if I have a claims question?
    Please contact any one of the Claims Coordinators at (800) 266-4911.

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