Everything brokers need to know about working with NIA.
New to NIA? Learn how things work.
Want to submit 501(c)(3) business? You’ll need to become an NIA-appointed broker first.
Already appointed with NIA? If you’re newly appointed or just need a refresher, here’s some of the most common broker tasks.
Insured by NIA:
Urbanists Collective
Seattle, WA
I’m new to NIA. What is this all about?
With competitive commissions, an industry-leading 95% renewal rate, and streamlined processes, NIA is committed to making it easy for brokers to do business.
The basics:
- Top 10 Reasons to Think of NIA First for Your 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Clients
It’s easy for brokers to recommend NIA to their clients. - Exposures, Concerns, and Solutions
Are nonprofits poor risks? Not to a knowledgeable insurer. - Top 10 Reasons 501(c)(3) Nonprofits Rely on NIA
Learn the defining features that make NIA the best insurer for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. - Everything You Wanted to Know About Risk Retention Groups
RRGs are authorized by an act of Congress and have been around for decades.
Get appointed:
- Become An NIA-Appointed Broker
To request a direct appointment, tell NIA a little about your brokerage.
Coverages:
- Coverages List
See the menu of NIA’s nonprofit insurance offerings. - NIA’s Innovative Coverages, a Timeline
How has NIA been a thought leader in the insurance industry? View the timeline to find out.
About NIA:
- Letter from the CEO
NIA CEO Pamela Davis recognizes that as a broker representing nonprofits, you have a unique responsibility. - Financial Strength
A 35+ year history of success, and rated A (Excellent) by AM Best. - NIA’s Enduring Commitment to the Nonprofit Sector
Since the beginning, NIA has been dedicated to the protection and growth of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit sector.
Benefits NIA offers your nonprofit clients.
When you secure insurance from NIA for your nonprofit clients, they’ll get much more than just cost-effective, quality insurance.
Your nonprofit clients will also get thousands of dollars’ worth of benefits, which include free and discounted services, consulting, training, and software.
Insured by NIA:
Redfish Music Festival
Port Orford, OR
Your nonprofit clients also receive:
- Risk Management Services for Nonprofits:
Your nonprofit clients receive incredible risk management benefits just for being insured by NIA. - Free Risk Management E-Books:
Your nonprofit clients can utilize NIA’s free risk management e-books and order physical copies.
- Blue Avocado
NIA is the publisher of Blue Avocado, an online blog that offers practical tips and tools for managing a nonprofit organization. - Nonprofit Insurance 101: FAQs About Insurance for Nonprofits
Get answers to your questions about obtaining coverage for your nonprofit organization.
Let’s summarize.
Ease of doing business.
With automatic renewals, Electronic Data Interchange, and Electronic Transfer of Commission, brokers find it easy to do business with NIA.
Innovative coverages.
NIA’s liability and property coverages are tailored to the unique needs and budgets of 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Dependability.
27,000+ nonprofits across 32 states and Washington, DC can attest to NIA’s dependability.
Helping brokers succeed.
NIA prepares brokers with excellent knowledge of the 501(c)(3) sector, so that you can help your nonprofit clients make the best choice possible when selecting an insurer that’s right for them.
Financial strength.
NIA’s long-standing financial strength and reliability has proven for 35+ years that NIA is the best choice for your clients.
95% renewal rate.
NIA has an industry-leading renewal rate average of 95%.
Become an NIA-appointed broker.
Getting started is easy.
In order to submit 501(c)(3) business to NIA, you’ll need to become an NIA-appointed broker.
NIA works with selected independent brokers.
Ready to begin? Just want more information?
It only takes a couple minutes to get started.
Insured by NIA:
Avant Chamber Ballet
Dallas, TX
Common processes and guides for those already appointed with NIA.
If you’re newly appointed or just need a refresher, here is some of the key information and guides brokers need for common processes.
Insured by NIA:
Forward Stride
Beaverton, OR
Go to the Broker Portal.
The NIA Broker Portal is where you’ll do 99% of your business, from submitting new business to checking policy status and renewals.
The basics:
- Your Broker Services Team
Here’s what you can expect from your team at NIA. - NIA’s Appetite
Learn about the classes of 501(c)(3) nonprofits NIA writes. - Where NIA Writes Business
NIA writes business in 32 states and the District of Columbia.
Coverages:
- Coverages List
See the menu of NIA’s nonprofit insurance offerings.
How to:
- Broker Portal Guide
In the Broker Portal Guide, find everything you need to know to smoothly conduct business with NIA. - Payment Plans
Making online payments is easy! Learn how. - Submitting a Complete Application
This chart is a quick and easy way to see everything you need to submit an application to NIA. - Submit Applications and Endorsement Requests
If you’re already appointed with NIA, here’s where you can do your magic.
What brokers are saying:
Common broker tools.
These are the most common tools for NIA-appointed brokers.
Your questions answered.
Great job on making it this far. Have some final questions? Here are the top questions NIA hears from brokers. There’s more where this came from, too.
Yes! In fact, NIA writes many organizations that are just starting out.
Just confirm you’ve applied for your organization’s 501(c)(3) status by submitting to NIA a copy of your completed application and proof of payment to the IRS.
Note: You will be required to have your 501(c)(3) status within one year of purchasing coverage.
Yes. Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA) is conservatively reinsured by a group of highly rated reinsurers.
Go to the Claims page to report a claim.
There are many different types of nonprofit organizations, but only federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits qualify for membership with Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA).
NIA insures many types of nonprofits. Find out more about NIA’s appetite.
If you’ve got a brand-new nonprofit, or if you’re thinking about starting one and just doing research for your budget, you may be interested in the minimum annual premiums for all the insurance coverage that NIA offers.
Your insurance quote will most likely differ, as your premium will be entirely defined by your nonprofit’s own level of risk.
Note: These minimum numbers are provided for informational purposes only.