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Insurance, Indemnity and ACC Considerations SOP

Purpose

The purpose of this SOP is to outline requirements for insurance, indemnity, and Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) considerations in clinical trials conducted in New Zealand. It ensures protection of trial participants, compliance with HDEC and Medsafe expectations, and adherence to GCP standards.

Scope

This SOP applies to all clinical trials conducted in New Zealand, covering sponsor-provided insurance, indemnity agreements, site-level obligations, and ACC coverage. It applies to sponsors, investigators, CROs, regulatory staff, and QA personnel involved in trial conduct.

Responsibilities

• Sponsor: Arranges insurance coverage for participants, ensures indemnity agreements are executed, and submits documentation to HDEC.
• Principal Investigator (PI): Verifies insurance documents at site level and ensures participant information reflects coverage and ACC entitlements.
• Regulatory Affairs (RA): Submits insurance/indemnity documentation to Medsafe and HDEC as part of ethics and regulatory approvals.
• CRO: Supports sponsor in managing insurance and indemnity obligations when delegated.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Audits insurance documentation and indemnity agreements for compliance.

Accountability

The sponsor’s Head of Clinical Operations is accountable for ensuring adequate insurance and indemnity provisions. The PI is accountable for ensuring site compliance with ACC and trial subject coverage requirements.

Procedure

1. Insurance Coverage

1. Sponsor must arrange clinical trial insurance covering injury or harm related to participation.
2. Maintain insurance certificates in TMF and ISF.
3. Ensure coverage complies with HDEC requirements and New Zealand law.

2. Indemnity Agreements

1. Draft and execute indemnity agreements with investigators and sites.
2. Submit copies to HDEC with trial application.

3. ACC Considerations

1. Ensure trial participants are informed of their rights under ACC coverage.
2. Document ACC provisions in Participant Information Sheet (PIS) and Informed Consent Form (ICF).

4. Documentation and Submission

1. Maintain Insurance Documentation Log (Annexure-1).
2. Submit insurance and indemnity documents as part of ethics and regulatory submissions.

5. Audits and Inspections

1. QA must audit insurance and indemnity records annually.
2. Maintain inspection readiness with complete and current documentation.

Abbreviations

• HDEC: Health and Disability Ethics Committees
• Medsafe: New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority
• ACC: Accident Compensation Corporation
• PI: Principal Investigator
• RA: Regulatory Affairs
• QA: Quality Assurance
• CRO: Contract Research Organization
• PIS: Patient Information Sheet
• ICF: Informed Consent Form
• TMF: Trial Master File
• ISF: Investigator Site File

Documents

1. Insurance Documentation Log (Annexure-1)
2. Indemnity Agreement Log (Annexure-2)
3. ACC Disclosure Form (Annexure-3)

References

• HDEC — Health and Disability Ethics Committees
• Medsafe — Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority
• Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
• ICH E6(R2) Good Clinical Practice

Version: 1.0

Approval

Annexures

Annexure-1: Insurance Documentation Log

Annexure-2: Indemnity Agreement Log

Annexure-3: ACC Disclosure Form

Revision History

For more SOPs visit: Pharma SOP.