Lyle,
I contacted TBR and it looks like they will cover us (we'll know Monday).
MANY THANKS TO YOU FOR THE INFO!!!  I will post the outcome on Histarch once
it is confirmed, and I'll throw a public thanks your way.
Best,
JILL


On 5/20/04 11:07 AM, "Lyle E. Browning" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> On May 20, 2004, at 10:47 AM, Jill Gaieski wrote:
>
>>     Hello.
>>     I am involved in the start up of a non-profit archaeological
>> research
>> center in Lancaster PA, whereby the public would be invited to assist
>> in the
>> excavation of mostly 18th and 19th century urban sites.  The projects
>> are
>> soundly directed by two senior archaeologists from local universities
>> in the
>> area.  We are in need of a general liability insurance policy to cover
>> activities on the site.  Do any of you know of an insurance outfit that
>> writes such policies?  I've been able to find corporate directors and
>> officers coverage, but so far no insurance agent is interested in
>> writing a
>> premises liability policy for this kind of work.
>
> The Archeological Society of Virginia (ASV) is a non-profit,
> educational outfit with 501.c(3) status under the IRS. We too searched
> for liability insurance. Based on tool usage, we were classified under
> the same risk categories as landscape gardeners.
>
> However, our liability covers not the participants but the potential
> for observers to be damaged by the activities. It was felt that those
> who were willing to participate were aware of the potential dangers and
> did so willingly. Tabb, Brockenbrough and Ragland (TBR) here in
> Richmond, VA has handled our insurance (804) 355-7984 for the last 20
> years.
>
> Lyle Browning
>