Heightened Tensions On Campus Underscore The Need For Risk Management

It may not quite be the cultural revolution of the 1960s, but the atmosphere on America’s college campuses has undergone a decided shift in that direction. Heightened tensions regarding race, gender and, most recently, the highly charged 2016 presidential campaign have fueled an influx of protests across the country and heightened the need for solid insurance coverage from property to educators legal liability. In a sense, protesting on campuses is a matter of course and even a rite of passage for young adults. Restrictions on time, place and manner typically head off any significant disruptions, and an increase in college security has lowered the risk profile of many institutions.