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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Hosting a Super Bowl party? Watch out for these 5 risks

Revisiting some old Super Bowl party tips that should still apply to this year....

The clock is counting down to kick-off time for this year’s Super Bowl , and you’re in the midst of party planning. But have you added reviewing your insurance coverage to the checklist?

Most people probably haven’t, even though there are some risks to be aware of — and that they can plan to avoid, says Janece White, North American underwriting and jewelry specialist for Chubb Personal Risk Services.

Although White provided these tips with Super Bowl parties in mind, they apply to any party at your home, at any time of year:

1. Avoid slips, trips and falls

It’s important to ensure that your guests have a safe and secure environment when they come to your home, White says.

“That means, for those of us in the Northeast, cleaning up from Friday’s snowstorm and ensuring that your driveway, walkway and steps are free from snow and ice.”

The number one cause of loss for residential or commercial property is for slips and falls, she explains. “You want to make sure your home is clear of any known dangers.”

Look at the interior of your home as well, White advises. Make sure there are no hazards, such as throw rugs or cords that someone can trip over. People often move their television set to a different location for better viewing by a crowd, but they can forget about power cords.

2. Keep the playing field clear

“Put the fragile knickknacks away,” says White, “and put out the chips and dip instead.”

Many fragile items often aren’t covered under a typical homeowner’s policy.

Before putting a signed football or jersey on display during the party, consider the fact that valuable memorabilia often isn't protected under a typical homeowner's policy. In the event of an accident or damage (perhaps spilled nachos on a famous jersey), without the proper valuable articles protections, hosts face a game day out-of-pocket loss.

White also suggests that you think about where your guests will gather to eat, drink and watch the game. Can the party be held in a different area?

She has handled one claim in which an excited guest threw up his hands and splashed red wine on an original oil painting. If this might happen to you, consider protecting or removing similar art objects if at all possible.

3. Keep ‘ineligible’ players away from the alcohol

Super Bowl watch parties often include several generations of families and friends who gather to enjoy the game.

“Be sure you understand your state’s host liability laws,” White says, “and insist on no underage drinking, which is an illegal act and for which there is no insurance coverage.”

In some cases, your guests might allow their college-aged children to drink at home, but you should make it clear that they can’t drink at your house. It’s your liability on the line.

If your children who aren’t of legal drinking age plan to host a party, don’t leave them home alone. Such parties should be supervised by responsible adults.

“You need to know who’s coming to your home and what’s being served,” White says. Your children might cooperate by not serving liquor, but their friends might not be so cooperative. Everyone has heard about at least one unsupervised party where the guests brought the liquor — or other illegal substances. Houses have been trashed and accidents have occurred.

White also advises hosts to serve a lot of food to go with the alcohol, spacing out the courses. For example, you can serve appetizers for the first half, the main course during half time, and then end the drinking at the end of the third quarter as most stadiums do.

“You can be subtle about it,” she says, noting that you can gradually put the liquor away and set out coffee, tea and dessert. Most people won’t notice that they’ve been cut off, and easily move to the next course.

“You may also have to cut someone off from the bar if the guest appears to have had too much to drink,” White cautions. Be prepared to drive the guest home or arrange for a ride, whether with a designated driver, car service or taxi. You could also consider having the guest stay overnight. If the guest does leave and gets into an accident, you may also be liable as the host.

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