Additional Programs

Property Damage Recovery Program

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When a member suffers damage to property and the claim is either not covered or the damage is below the deductible amount if participating in the California JPIA property program, the Authority has partnered with claim administrator Carl Warren & Company to assist members who wish to recover these monies from those parties responsible for the damage.

When a member suffers damage to property and the claim is either not covered or the damage is below the deductible amount if participating in the California JPIA property program, the Authority has partnered with claim administrator Carl Warren & Company to assist members who wish to recover these monies from those parties responsible for the damage.

The claim administrator works directly with members to investigate and pursue recovery. This often makes sense for the member and provides a way to hire professionals who have the expertise to determine fault, work with insurance adjustors, navigate the negotiation process, and obtain a collection of monetary losses.

Carl Warren has a unit of recovery management specialists who evaluate all new assignments for recovery potential and complete full investigations. The fee for all recoveries is 20%, with most expenses included. All expenses related to the recovery efforts, including, but not limited to, legal costs, private investigators, court records research, service of process, appraisals, etc., will be billed at actual cost. Fees are on a contingency basis: if there is no recovery, no fee will be charged.

Property Damage Recovery Program Documents

Program documents for 2024-25 will be available in the coming weeks. Please contact your regional risk manager with any questions.

Requesting Recovery Assistance

When recovery assistance is needed, contact Jim Thyden, Insurance Programs Manager, by email or phone:

Email Jim Thyden

Phone: (562) 467-8784


Other written correspondence must be sent to:

California JPIA
Attention: Jim Thyden
8081 Moody Street
La Palma, CA 90623

Foreign Travel Program

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Travel to foreign countries brings with it a number of challenges, including unfamiliar laws, languages and customs, corrupt officials, and crime.  Some risks are greater than others and will vary based on the destination country, the number and age of travelers, the types of activities they will be participating in, and length of stay, among other things.

Travel to foreign countries brings with it a number of challenges, including unfamiliar laws, languages and customs, corrupt officials, and crime.  Some risks are greater than others and will vary based on the destination country, the number and age of travelers, the types of activities they will be participating in, and length of stay, among other things. The Authority’s liability program does not cover members for legal expenses and lawsuits brought in courts outside the United States. To offset those risks, a foreign liability policy is available to protect all members when foreign trips are reported to the Authority prior to travel using the Foreign Travel Log.

Coverage Details

These are the coverages provided under this program.

  • Foreign Commercial General Liability
    Foreign commercial general liability insurance for premises and products outside of the U.S., including foreign occurrences resulting in U.S. suits
  • Foreign Automobile Liability
    Foreign business automobile liability insurance for owned, hired or non-owned vehicles that is Difference in Conditions/Difference in Limits over any compulsory local coverage
  • Foreign Voluntary Compensation
    Foreign voluntary compensation and employer’s liability insurance for all classifications of employees, including 24-hour coverage on a primary, first-response basis (when domestic workers’ compensation coverage does not apply)
  • Travel Accident and Sickness
    Business travel accident and sickness coverage that provides 24-hour injury benefits for employees – and their spouses and children – on a primary basis while traveling overseas on a business trip, including 14 days of non-business-related personal travel
  • Corporate Kidnap and Ransom/Extortion
    (K&R) K&R insurance covers the perils of kidnap, extortion, wrongful detention, and hijacking

Travel Assistance App

Members have access to a travel assistance mobile app through Apple and Android devices. Whether it’s prior to travel, during the trip, or after the return home, this secure, member-only assistance app provides travelers with convenient access to in-depth travel, security and health information 24/7/365.

You must be a registered user of AIG’s travel assistance website to access the mobile app. If you are a registered user, the same username and password will apply. See below for new user registration instructions.

Registration Instructions for New Users on Desktop or Mobile

Emergency Assistance

In the event of a crisis or emergency, immediately call the AIG 24-Hour Crisis Center:Toll-Free: (877) 743-7669 (from U.S./Canada)

Collect: (713) 260-5500

International Collect: (817) 826-7008
                                  (817) 826-7034

Foreign Travel Program Documents

Reporting a Claim

All injuries or incidents which occurred during foreign travel must be reported promptly. To report a claim, use our online form:

For any other assistance, contact Jim Thyden, Insurance Programs Manager, at (562) 467-8784.

Report a Claim

Other written correspondence must be sent to:

California JPIA
Attention: Jim Thyden
8081 Moody Street
La Palma, CA 90623
Phone: (562) 467-8784

Instructor Insurance Program

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When contract instructors need a general liability certificate, Authority members can assist these instructors by taking part in the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation’s (SCMAF) Class Insurance Program. Coverage offers general liability insurance for third-party instructors for virtual or in-person classes or programs promoted, organized, conducted, and supervised by the member agency.

When contract instructors need a general liability certificate, Authority members can assist these instructors by taking part in the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation’s (SCMAF) Class Insurance Program. Coverage offers general liability insurance for third-party instructors for virtual or in-person classes or programs promoted, organized, conducted, and supervised by the member agency.

Coverage protects against claims related to damage or injury caused by negligence or oversight by the insured (instructor).

In addition to the $1,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 general aggregate general liability coverage, the program provides $5,000 excess accident medical coverage for all instructors and students with a $0 deductible per claim. Sexual abuse and molestation coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate) is available contingent upon meeting certain terms and conditions. Additional benefits of the program are recognized on the certificate of insurance.

For questions, additional information, and to use the program, access the SCMAF website.

SCMAF Contact Information

membership@scmaf.org

Phone: (626) 448-0853, Ext. 11

SCMAF Recreation Insurance Program
P.O. Box 3605
South El Monte, CA 91733

SCMAF Website

California JPIA