Burnett Inde
Transforming Sexual Misconduct Claim Valuation with Unrivaled Data
"Burnett Index has amazing granular data
Kay Jones - Asst VP Client Services, Gallagher Bassett
that no one else has."
What is Burnett Index?
A Subscription-Based Database Platform that Connects
Sexual Misconduct Valuation to Proven Data
The Most Comprehensive Database of
Sexual Abuse Claim Resolution Values
Unmatched Scope
Over 100,000
Claims Represented
Over 1.7M
Data Points Collected
Over 22 Years
in Development
The Insights You Need
Compelling and Accurate Valuation Parameters
Eliminate the guesswork!
Highest
Value
Highest
non-confidential
resolution value
found in
search results
Lowest
Value
Lowest
non-confidential
resolution value
found in
search results
Mean, Median
& Mode
Statistical averages
reflecting measures
of central tendency
and frequency in
search results
Lowest Quartile
Mean
Average of
lowest
25% of
values in
search results
Middle-Half
Mean
Average of
middle
50% of
values in
search results
Highest Quartile
Mean
Average of
highest
25% of
values in
search results
Why Choose Burnett Index?
Dynamic Search Criteria, Filters and Data Points
Severity and frequency of abuse, victim information, jurisdiction, legal defenses, perpetrator information, period of abuse...
Claim Storage and Tracking
Store and track progress of claim and valuations; refine valuation search as claims evolve and new facts and information emerge.
Secure and Confidential
Claim information and data are encrypted and stored securely in compliance with global regulations, ensuring confidentiality and privacy.
Continuous Updating and Expansion of Data
Burnett Index constantly adds data and improves valuation tools;
tracking the evolving landscape
of sexual abuse resolutions.
With rising settlement values and social inflation, missing the mark by even 5% to 10%
can be dramatic, regardless of which side of the claim you are on.
Three Steps to Valuation and Success
Let the Data Lead the Way
Enter Unique Facts and
Claim Information
Filter to Obtain Detailed
Valuation Metrics
Data-Informed
Search Results and Metrics
Support Fair Resolution
Benefits of the Burnett Index
Comprehensive Data
Access up-to-date and comprehensive
resolution data for sexual misconduct
claims nationally and globally
Privacy and Confidentiality
All claim data is anonymized to
protect the identities of victims and
ensure confidentiality
Valuation Trends & Insights
Analyze valuation metrics by nation, region,
state or province, and institution, for
particularized valuation benchmarks
Evidence-Based Resolutions
Use trusted, data-driven valuations to
achieve fair and informed resolutions
Continuously Updated Data
Stay current with constantly updated and
supplemented, real-time data of sexual
misconduct claim values and trends
Driving Advocacy & Change
A trusted source for legal advocates
and researchers pushing for
accountability and policy reform
For Those Who Need Trusted Valuation Data
...And Can’t Afford to Get it Wrong
Attorneys
Insurers & Reinsurers
Underwriters &
Actuaries
Claims Professionals
and Third Party
Administrators
Research Institutions
Michael Burnett
The Expert Behind the Burnett Index
With more than 30 years of experience in litigation, insurance law, and sexual abuse case handling, Michael Burnett is a nationally recognized expert in the resolution of sexual abuse claims.
He created the Burnett Index to bring greater consistency, credibility, and evidence-based metrics to the valuation of these complex cases—equipping professionals with data they can trust. Michael serves regularly as an expert witness and is a sought-after speaker and author on sexual misconduct litigation, insurance coverage, and risk control.
"We created the Burnett Index to bring clarity and consistency to the valuation of sexual misconduct claims—because every case deserves to be assessed with accuracy, evidence and respect for those impacted."
Use Cases for Burnett Index
Expert Witness:
Reinsurance
Arbitration
Expert Witness: Reinsurance Arbitration
The Burnett Index provided data-driven valuation benchmarks and analyses for expert testimony in a reinsurance arbitration involving clergy sexual abuse claims.
Result: A multi-million dollar award for the cedent insurer, founded upon trusted data and credible valuation analysis.
Underwriting Support:
Structured Finance
Insurer
Underwriting Support: Structured Finance
Using the Burnett Index, we determined values of existing and inchoate sexual abuse claims to assess liability exposure and guide a finance insurer in bond underwriting decisions for religious institutions.
Result: Informed approvals that balanced mission and risk.
Global Settlement
& Coverage
Recovery
Global Settlement & Coverage Recovery
Deployed the Burnett Index to value and allocate a large-scale global abuse settlement for a Catholic diocese.
Result: Equitable and consistent settlements for victim-survivors, millions recovered in insurance for the insured, and finality for long-tail claims that plagued insurers.
Fund Administrator:
Valuation for Sexual Abuse
Claim Resolutions
Fund Administrator: Valuation for Sexual Abuse Claim Resolutions
Valuation expert serves as a compensation fund administrator to resolve sexual abuse claims using restorative principles and atonement payments based on detailed Burnett Index data and valuation analysis.
Result: Compassionate, equitable case resolution.
Religious and
Non-Profit
Valuation Services
Religious and Non-Profit Valuation Service
Across religious and non-profit institutions, Burnett Index valuation metrics support compassionate and equitable abuse claim resolutions.
Result: Trusted values, expedited and equitable settlements, lower transaction costs, and resources targeted toward healing.
Claim Valuation for
Bankruptcy
Mediations
Claim Valuation for Bankruptcy Mediations
Bankruptcy mediator utilized detailed valuations of hundreds of sexual abuse claims derived from Burnett Index data to assist in mediating the sexual abuse creditors' compensation in resolution of the bankruptcy.
Burnett Index
Supporting Effective Claim Resolution
Michael Burnett built Burnett Index to help professionals
make data-supported and fair resolutions for
sexual misconduct claims.
With an ever-expanding database of over 100,000 case
outcomes and backed by decades of expertise, Burnett Index
is a critical tool in the mission to properly resolve
sexual misconduct claims.
What Our Clients are Saying
of clergy sexual abuse claims,
Mr. Burnett's expertise in valuation,
sexual abuse claims and insurance
coverage issues resulted in an award of millions of dollars for our client, the cedent insurer."
Michael Walsh & Maryann Taylor
Attorneys
sexual abuse claims and insurance
law was invaluable at arbitration
and in the recovery of millions of
dollars from multiple insurers for
settlements and defense costs
incurred in sexual abuse claims."
Larry Sutton
Former CFO
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Michael Vaccari
Attorney
Michael Bemi
Former CEO
The National Catholic Risk Retention Group
Michael Walsh and Maryann Taylor
Attorneys
Michael Bemi
Former CEO
The National Catholic Risk Retention Group
Now Available for Subscription
Plans That Fit Your Needs
One-Time Use
One WeekIdeal for single-case access. Get full platform functionality for seven days — perfect for urgent valuations or one-time settlement reviews.
One-Week Access
Contact Us NowMichael Burnett
Expert ValuationMichael Burnett personally performs
the analysis based on your case
information.
Includes valuation thresholds and comprehensive,
in-depth report. Perfect for trial
or mediation.
Cost Depends on Scope
Contact Us NowSmall Practice Monthly
Per MonthIncludes two seats. Additional seats available. Discount applies with
full-year commitment.
3-Month Commitment
Contact Us NowEnterprise Monthly
Per MonthIncludes five seats. Additional seats available. Discount applies with
full-year commitment.
3-Month Commitment
Contact Us NowHave a Large Dataset?
Burnett Index is created for sexual abuse valuation data,
but this platform may be developed to accomodate any
large dataset—ask about licensing opportunities!