Every non-profit is unique. Whether you work with vulnerable populations, rely on volunteers, put on fundraising events, transport the elderly, employ social workers, or other activities, your insurance needs are very specific to your operations.
Non-profit insurance is business insurance designed to accommodate the needs of a not-for-profit organization. Having business insurance for non-profit organizations can be crucial as it can protect against a variety of risks, from car accidents involving business vehicles to a client’s slip and fall in the office.
What Types of Insurance Policies Do Nonprofit Organizations Need?
There’s no master list of the types of insurance policies that non-profit organizations should purchase or what amounts of coverage they should buy. Instead, non-profits must rely on the expertise of local, licensed, experienced insurance agents to help them find the best insurance policies for their needs.
Following is a short list of some of the more common types of policies about which non-profit organizations should ask their insurance agents. They may need fewer policies and they may need different policies to cover different types of exposures and risks.
General Liability
All non-profit organizations should purchase general liability insurance. It covers against claims made by third parties for bodily injury and property damage that occurs in the course of the non-profit’s operations.
Property Insurance
Property insurance covers damage or loss to buildings, office equipment, inventory and any other property the non-profit owns. Fire and theft are common claims. Boards should be aware that not all insurance policies cover against floods and earthquakes.
Auto Insurance
Non-profits may buy auto insurance if their boards or employees use autos for non-profit business. You may purchase liability coverage to cover others and physical damage coverage for owned autos. Non-profits may also consider non-owned auto insurance coverage for volunteers who use their own vehicles for non-profit volunteering. Read more on non-owned auto policies here.
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation will provide coverage for payrolled employees who get injured on the job. This type of insurance is mandatory in California. This coverage will provide for medical expenses and wages if an employee gets injured while working for the nonprofit.
Directors and Officers Liability
This is another type of insurance that non-profits should not be without. It provides coverage for management decisions that board directors and officers make. D&O insurance protects the organization and individual board members. D&O insurance policies sometimes include insurance coverage for employment practices liability, which extends to volunteers as well as employees. This coverage protects against claims for harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination. Always consult with your local independent insurance agent to be certain of your exact coverage.
Professional Liability
Depending on it’s operational classification, a non-profit may have a professional liability exposure. Professional liability insurance is also referred to as errors and omissions insurance. Always consult with your local independent insurance agent to be certain of your exact coverage.
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