Client Resources
Support for
your business.
IMA’s expert service team stands ready to support your business in the event of a claim. Below are resources including forms, letters and carrier information specific to coverages for auto, employment practices liability, general liability, property, and workers’ compensation.
AUTO
Any claim involving company-owned vehicles, including accidents, damage, theft, or other vehicle-related incidents.
Forms and Information
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY
Any claim related to employment issues, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, or other workplace practices.
Duties in the Event of A Claim
If a claim is made or suit is brought against any Insured, under the terms of the policy, you are required to report the claims as soon as practicable but in no event later than 60 days post policy term (or cancellation date).In accordance with the policy terms and conditions, RSUI provides the below claim reporting email. The claims reporting guidelines also include a “CC” of the claim to be sent to Craig Annunziata with Fisher & Phillips (the defense firm) and IMA.
REQUIRED:
RSUL Group, Inc,
Attn: Claims Department
945 East Paces Ferry Rd., Suite 1800
Atlanta, GA 30326-1160
Fax: (404)231-3755
E-mail: reportclaims@rsui.com
Fisher & Phillips LLP
Attn: Craig Annunziata, Attorney At Law
10 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3450
Chicago, IL 60606
E-mail: cannunziata@fisherphillips.com
RECOMMENDED:
IMA
Eric Wilkins ,Claims Advocate
Phone: (972)759-3704
Fax: (972)581-4490
E-mail: eric.wilkins@imacorp.com
- Immediately send copies of any demands, notices, summonses, or legal papers received in connection with the Claim.
- Cooperate with RSUI in the investigation, settlement or defense of the Claim.
- Assist RSUI, upon their request, in the enforcement of any right against any person or organization, which may be liable to any insured because of injury or damage to which this insurance may also apply.
- Panel Counsel Requirement:RSUI has the right and duty to defend any Claim to which this insurance applies. There is a provision(rider) on the policy that dictates Fisher & Phillips shall defend ALL claims for the Sonic Franchise Employment Practices Liability Program.
Non-Urgent Issues
Fishers & Phillips encourages the use of their toll-free hotline for risk management/mitigation questions or situations that are NOT URGENT in nature (i.e, state). If there is a situation or issue you have, or need direction on how to address, feel free to call the FREE HOTLINE & leave a message, or email the question to F&P.
(Reference that you are a SONIC policyholder)
TOLL-FREE HOTLINE: (866)639-4541
E-MAIL: ASKHRLAW@LABORLAWYERS.COM
Urgent/Immediate Issues
For those issues that are URGENT in nature (i.e., immediate termination issues; police at your location), please dial direct Steve Miller or Craig Annunziata with F&P.
STEVE MILLER: (312) 580-7817
CRAIG ANNUNZIATA: (312) 580-7816
What Constitutes as a Claim?
Written demand for monetary or non-monetary relief.
Civil, criminal, administrative, regulatory or arbitration proceeding for monetary or non-monetary relief.
- Service of a complaint or similar proceeding(i.e. EEOC charges, federal or state agency, etc.);
- Return of an indictment or filing of information; or,
- Receipt of a notice of charges.
An administrative or regulatory investigation, when conducted by the EEOC or equivalent state, local or foreign agency, which is commenced by the filing of a written request to an Insured to toll or waive the statute
of limitations regarding a potential claim.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO UTILIZE THE FISHER & PHILLIPS FREE HOTLINE
Additional Web Resources
Fisher & Phillips LLP
- Newsletters
- Blogs
- Subject matter booklets
- State law guides
RSUL Group, Inc,
- Checklists
- Training modules
- Links to federal and state government websites
- Online library
GENERAL LIABILITY
Any injury or damage to guest, non-Sonic owned property, or involves a vehicle accident with a hired, non-owned vehicle.
Forms and Information
Carrier Information
RMS | Fortis Risk
Phone: 1-888-241-3304
E-mail: RIMA@fortisrisk.com
PROPERTY
Any claim for Sonic owned property, business interruption, or any other claim incident (includes hurricane, tornado, and flood damage; employment related practices issues such as harassment and discrimination.
Forms and Information
Carrier Information
McLarens
Phone: 1-800-813-6252
Email: RIMA@mclarens.com
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Any crew member’s injury arising from a work-related injury within the course and scope of employment.
Forms and Information
Return to Work Letters
Carrier Information
Zenith Insurance Company
Online Reporting: online.thezenith.com/ocr/index.htm
Phone: 800-440-5020
Email: firstcallnewclaim@thezenith.com
Hartford Insurance Company
Online Reporting: www.thehartford.com/claims
Phone: 800-327-3636 (24/7)
Email: lossconnect@thehartford.com
Fax: 1-800-347-8197