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The Facts

A person wielding a knife was threatening housing tenants on the sidewalk in front of their building. A tenant, observing from his balcony, went down on the sidewalk and followed the perpetrator across the street.

The tenant was then stabbed by the perpetrator and died. While not a Deadly Weapon Event under the policy, as the stabbing occurred off premises, this was treated as a 'Circumstance'.

Our Response

The insured received the following services:

  • Crisis Management Consultation
  • Crisis Communications Support for management in mapping messaging for stakeholder groups 
  • Investigation to confirm location of stabbing, in the event suit was later brought

Our Coverage

  • Crisis Management Services
  • Investigation Services

The Value

The value the insured received included:

  • Offering of emotional support for impacted tenants
  • Investigation to preserve record, statements, photos