Program Manual - Saint Louis University

. Saint Louis University and its attorneys may offer counsel with respect to
claims for punitive or exemplary damages without voiding other
provisions of this document and without incurring liability to pay any
judgment or claim for or on account of punitive or exemplary damages.
c. As a condition of coverage under this agreement, all protected persons
hereby assign their right to waive any conflicts of interest, with respect to
the retention of counsel, to Saint Louis University. This assignment shall
become null and void to the extent a claim involves allegations outside the
scope of protection provided hereunder.
d. Saint Louis University may settle any claim or suit brought against any
protected person, as it deems proper. Any protected person may be
consulted prior to settlement to determine their views concerning
compromise. However, Saint Louis University, through its authorized
representatives, shall ultimately determine whether settlement shall occur
and at what amount and the decision shall be final.
e. All protected persons, as a condition for the protection afforded, shall be
required to cooperate fully with Saint Louis University and its designated
counsel and personnel in processing and defending any claims or suits
directed against any protected person or against Saint Louis University as
a result of the activity of the protected person.
6. EFFECTIVE DATES
a. Subject to all terms and conditions contained herein, this Letter of
Indemnity covers protected persons for claims or suits arising from health
care services rendered July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 irrespective of
the date a claim for damages or lawsuit is first presented to the protected
person or Saint Louis University. Claims and suits presented February 28,
1998 and after, but related to health care services rendered prior to
February 28, 1998, will be governed by the Letter of Indemnity in effect at
the time of the subject health care service.
7. LIMIT OF FINANCIAL LIABILITY
a. The extent of protection provided by Saint Louis University to each
protected person under this Letter of Indemnity is $1,000,000 per
occurrence, inclusive of allocated claims adjustment expenses, subject to a
combined maximum aggregate of $3,000,000, over the effective period,
for all claims and suits against all protected persons and Saint Louis
University.
b. In addition to the levels of protection provided by this Letter of Indemnity,
Saint Louis University has purchased, on behalf of the institution and on
behalf of all protected persons, excess commercial insurance in the
amounts at least equal to $20,000,000 per occurrence and $20,000,000 in
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