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1 Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
March 13, D-R-A-F-T 8

2 SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
MISSION STATEMENT PROTECT THE ASSETS OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT

3 II. RISK MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Janel Clausen Vice President, Risk Management Aaron Au Coordinator Work Comp Claims & Admin Support for Dept. Kate Calabrese Claims/Systems, Administrator Media Liab. Claims EPL Claims Dept. Budget Risk Mgmt Systems Mgr. Douglas Hastings Claims Manager GL, Auto, Property & Production Claims Donna Tetzlaff Director Corporate Risks including Distribution Activities Dawn Luehrs Director Production Risks Britianey Barnes Administrator Production Risk Support

4 III. Key Risk Management Functions
Risk Identification Understanding SPE and identifying its unique risk characteristics Assessing Film & TV Production Risks Risk Treatment Working with Internal and External Partners Developing a policy on risk to optimize risk retention/transfer methods (Finance) Negotiating and implementing insurance risk transfer program (Insurance Companies) Fixed asset protection and catastrophic risk assessment (Finance & Administration) Liability and litigation control (Legal) Employee and public safety, security & crime control (SEHS) Risk Administration Claims Management for Studio and offsite Productions Maintain insurable asset inventory Allocate risk costs to Studio and each Production Management Reports

5 IV. SPE Risk Management: The Day-To-Day
Contract reviews Corporate (200) Productions Domestic and Foreign(1,500 per year) Coverage Requests (600 per year) Scope, limits, extensions, amendments Ongoing Cross-Team communication Outgoing Certificates Reviewed (5,000 per year) Same Day Issuance Notice of Cancellation Compliance Incoming Certificates Reviewed (600) Endorsements (3,000 per year) Policy Renewals Policies reviewed to verify terms and conditions match quotations received Policies summarized updated and maintained s:file path

6 Production Risk Management Workflow – A Dynamic Process
Pre-Production Initial Production Notice to Risk Management – Weekly Production & Business Affairs Meetings, Online Publications, Phone Calls Script Review, Exposure and Location Analysis – Domestic/International determination Budgeting –Finalize Insurance line, Identify special insurance extensions – cast (age, medical etc.), marine, aviation, railroad, automobile, stunting, international, disability, duration of production SEHS Coordination Production Adapt to changes in pre-production schedule Location changes Contract Review – Standard SPE/Non-Standard, Vendor, Supplier and amendments to Insurance Policies and Insurance Certificates as needed Claim activities Cast declarations, medicals, stop dates and cast multi-production utilization Special Hazard Identification and Insurance treatment Watercraft Aviation Stunting Railroad Automobile SEHS Coordination Post-Production Additional and Re-Shoots Claims Finalization Annual Production Renewal Process

7 Corporate Risk Management – A Dynamic Process
Risk Management Analysis and Administration Identify corporate risk exposures Review contracts, leases, agreements Monitor changes to locations, human resources and physical plant Assess impact of insurance laws and requirements by country of operation Analyze insurance solutions for new/changing exposures International Media Terrorism Cyber Risk Respond to internal SPE inquiries (e.g. clearance procedures, claims, legal, SEHS) Coordinate insurance responses for promotions, sales & marketing Ongoing claim management Manage annual insurance budget Insurance Renewal Process Activities begin 120 days before renewal and varies by coverage (Property, Casualty, E&O, D&O, Marine, Aviation, etc.) Collect exposure data from SPE entities (values, payrolls, productions costs, sales, vehicles) Update claim summaries/status by line of coverage Partner with broker to finalize submission and renewal program design and negotiation strategy Meet with insurers as necessary Monitor renewal progress and respond to insurer requests Analyze insurer proposals and make recommendations to SPE management Implement renewal and coordinate certificate issuance Manage ongoing relationships with brokers and insurers until subsequent renewal cycle (e.g. Tokio Marine – major strategic partner)

8 Annual Total Property & Casualty Premium/Retained Losses vs
Annual Total Property & Casualty Premium/Retained Losses vs. Total Annual Revenues – 2006 thru 2012

9 Annual Workers’ Comp Premium/Retained Losses vs
Annual Workers’ Comp Premium/Retained Losses vs. Annual Payroll – 2006 thru 2012

10 Risk and Insurance Strategy: SPE Risk Management Achievements – What have we done lately
Casualty, Property and Executive Risk Financial 4 Year Program Results Cumulative savings of $2,600,000 Collateral reduction of $900,000 in 2012 Work Comp Medical Bill Review pricing shifted from percentage (25%) of savings to per bill ($12.50). Estimated cost savings in excess $100,000 Major Insurance Claim Settlements Grouper - $15MM Pinewood - $15MM Crime and Employment Claims – Cher Simon $1.4MM Program Enhancements Workers’ Compensation program moved from ACE to Tokio Marine in 2010 Lowered Workers’ Compensation deductible from $750K to $500K Negotiated Workers’ Compensation Aggregate Deductible Implemented flexible audit swing provisions for General and Auto Liability Expanded CA Earthquake Coverage from $70MM to $100MM

11 Risk and Insurance Strategy: Sampling of SPE Risk Management Achievements
Program Enhancements (cont.) Expanded Property Program Loss Limit from $400MM to $500MM Multimedia/Technology policy limit was increased from $50MM to $80MM Cyber Liability program was separated from the Multimedia/Technology program and now has a separate $20MM limit with expanded coverage Cyber Liability amended to provide coverage for the care, custody and control of Third Party Intellectual Property Assets Analysis of Who is An Insured wording to address the LLC concerns Terrorism Coverage - Expanded Policy Form to include Coverage For Political Violence; Secured Coverage For $193MM International Office Schedule at No Charge; Expanded Policy To Provide $1MM in Coverage For Previously Excluded Territories

12 Risk and Insurance Strategy: Sampling of SPE Risk Management Achievements
Program Enhancements (cont.) Expanding relationship with Tokio Marine on P/C Coverages Regular testing of Broker Offerings with RFP's in 2007 and 2011 Maintaining experienced staff while developing new staff assuring quality service continuity with regular staff evaluations and goal setting Unique claim settlements (Pinewood property claim, certain E&O claims, 9/11 Civil Authority) Implementation of Risk Management Information System (RMIS) Reduction of Cost of Risk over the last few years despite upward cost pressure from insurers Production Program Redesign in 2011 reduced overall costs by $ 1 MM+ annually               Cast clearance extensions negotiated for higher risks                    Anna Nicole Smith                     Grown ups 2                       London Calling and Michael J. Fox Project                 Claim Negotiated on Casino Royale : 5.7 MM                 Increased coverage for Ingress/ Egress ( relevant for Hurricane Sandy claims)                 2013 renewal enhancements:                       Additional premium savings of $  600,000                        Increased sub- limits                        Increased covered artists from 20 to 25

13 Risk and Insurance Strategy: Sampling of SPE Risk Management Achievements
Administrative Oversee timely and thorough responses to requests for production specific requests: Production specific endorsements Stand-alone policies (OCP’s, Railroad Protective etc.) Specialty certificates of insurance Broker assists in contracts reviews to ensure SPE compliance with stated insurance / indemnity provisions Broker administer stand-alone FearNet. Increased Umbrella limit from $1MM to $5MM Policy wording has and continues to be amended to fit SPE’s Risk Profile

14 SPE Business Partners & Resources
Internal External Finance Security Adjusters Treasury Real Estate Artists Accounting Procurement Attorneys Tax Int’l Admin & Finance Physicians/Nurses People & Organization Distribution Rehab Counselors Labor Relations Events Studio Risk Managers Legal Promotions/Marketing Ins Brokers & Carriers Litigation Transportation Business Managers Business Affairs Production Offices Appraisers Facilities Admin Post Production Vendors/Contractors/ Studio Operations SEL/SME Risk Mgmt Consultants Medical Safety/Environmental Investigators Digital Group Worldwide Production Muni/Govt Agencies Home Entertainment Finance Companies

15 SPE Business Partners & Resources
Procurement Legal Studio Operations Studio Facilities – East & West Coast Real Estate Corporate Safety/Security & Environmental Affairs Information Security Compliance Corporate Communications Information Technology EIS Infrastructure Marketing & Publicity for MPG/TV and HE Digital Group – SPI, SPII, SPA, SP Technology Production Acquisitions for Sony Pictures Classis, Worldwide Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers Corporate Events Sony Sister Companies involved with SPE or its subs Consultant Agreements Medical Department People & Organization Transportation

16 SPE - A Specialized Risk Profile
Studio Property Assets Fire and Earthquake Business Interruption  Off-Site Production Risks International Marine Aviation  Intellectual Property Risks Media Cyber/Technology  Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures Claim legacy (e.g. Grouper)  Employee and Third Party Safety

17 Risk and Insurance Total Cost of Risk – Fiscal Year UPDATED WITH CURRENT FIGURES-DRAFT PER ROGER 2/19/13 Premiums: $15.5 Million (includes all U.S./Canada and Master International) Retained Losses: $5.2 - $6.7 Million Estimated (includes: auto, general liability, workers compensation, errors & omissions/ media and cyber) Exposures Revenue: $9 Billion Property Assets (Total Insured Values): $1.92 Billion (Replacement Cost inc. Bus. Intrp + Extra Exp.) Workers Compensation Payroll (subject payroll): $722.3 Million Production Cost: $900 + Million (TV, MP, Home Entertainment, Digital and Studio) Protection 16 Major Lines of Coverage Over 50 Underwriters providing over 70 Policies plus numerous local and international policies for non-US production offices

18 Program Structure – Major Coverage Limits

19 SPE Risk Management Insurance Broker Service Deliverables
Risk Assessment – conduct annual review of SPE’s risk profile, highlighting changes which could impact coverage requirements. Quantitative Analysis – assess recent and historical loss trends. Emphasize improvements which can result in deductible / structure improvements Marketing – annual marketing is undertaken to identify best-in-class insurers capable of responding to the SPE Risk Management Standards. Program Negotiation – negotiate optimal program structure with cost effective balance between deductibles and premiums. Program must provide the most comprehensive coverage with the flexibility to respond quickly to SPE’s inherent and contractual exposures. Day-to-Day Administration – timely and accurate responses to SPE’s unique day to day requirements.

20 SPE Risk Management Insurance Broker Service Deliverables
Review, analyze and negotiate claim service pricing and agreements with Third Party Administrator and carriers Assist Productions in claim reporting and in resolving difficult or unusual claims Coordinate bi-annual claims review with ESIS and with Tokio Marine Review statistical loss runs and claim status on legacy CNA and current Chartis Insurance Services programs Review claim reserves and evaluate the accuracy of reserve levels on casualty programs Procure annual claim data files for actuary utilization and loss forecasting Monitor claim status and disposition plans on legacy programs Evaluate bi-annual Workers' Compensation Trend & Loss Analysis reports Review carrier position on any denied claims for challenge to coverage applications

21 SPE Risk Management Insurance Company Relationships
Identify insurance company partners that will provide long term stability Production Package market is limited and Fireman’s Fund has been identified as a preferred partner Tokio Marine has been a preferred partner since the Sony acquisition and participates on major portions of the property & casualty programs Hiscox has emerged as a strategic partner for the specialized Media Liability risks of SPE Insurance Company providers are continually assessed for their financial stability and a long term commitment to the Entertainment Industry

22 Risk Management Insurance Program Development
MARKETING SPE’s: Property, Casualty, Executive/Professional Risks Working with our Risk Management Partners, establish desired program options, limits, retentions, structure, pricing and terms Assess market relations and leverage existing partnerships and facilitate new competitive alliances Establish a Renewal Timeline Build the SPE Marketing and Risk Story Deliver a best-in-class submission Drive the market through knowledge, leverage and competition Direct interaction with underwriters to tell “The SPE Story” Update Insurer Security Status s:file path

23 Risk Management and Insurance Strategy
Central to our role as SPE’s Risk Management Department is the rigorous process utilized to assess SPE’s exposure to risk on a long term strategic basis and day-to-day project basis. Inherent to anticipating and proactively addressing SPE’s risk exposures, we: Understand SPE’s objectives in designing and implementing a superior insurance program, using specialized professional resources as needed, in formulating cost efficient risk management and insurance solutions. Formulate action plans to leverage SPE’s strengths and opportunities of SPE’s risk techniques relative to overall financial and operational conditions, the business environment as well as insurance market conditions. In partnership with External Risk Management Professionals, we continually identify / evaluate opportunities and threats which arise and implement processes and procedures to address them.


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