Start here:
Always begin with the NIA Nonprofits Select Application.
You’ll use this for most of your new submissions.
Page 1 will tell you if need these other applications instead.
Benefits to brokers:
Brokers: We put your direct feedback into the NIA Nonprofits Select Application.
- More convenient. All NIA coverages are now covered in one application — not in multiple places.
- Saves you time. This application asks most of the main questions that NIA underwriters need — reducing back-and-forth communications with you.
- Fill out only relevant sections. Just check “N/A” and skip the sections that don’t apply to your client.
- Easier. NIA always wants to make it easier to work together, and this new application was designed with brokers’ input throughout.
How to complete and submit:
Fill out the application yourself, or in collaboration with your nonprofit client via email.
When complete, save the PDF and send it to UW@insurancefornonprofits.org.
That’s it!
Have questions or comments about the new application?
Contact your broker relationship manager, or just email brokerservices@insurancefornonprofits.org
Are you a nonprofit?
If you’re a nonprofit (not a broker), you can get a quote here.
Not yet an NIA-appointed broker?
If you are an insurance broker and you are not appointed with NIA, please refer to the instructions here to request an appointment
Other Applications
You only need to fill these out if:
- Your nonprofit has six or more locations, is a foster family agency, has multiple chapters, or has fiscal sponsors.
- Page 1 of the NIA Nonprofits Select Application told you to come here.
Use the applications below for all lines of business and classes of business for which you are requesting coverage.
Below is a chart to guide you through what a complete submission to us looks like, based on the line of business requested.
Please note: ANI applications should be used for nonprofits with locations outside California, and NIAC applications should be used for nonprofits that operate solely in California. A nonprofit must have Commercial General Liability with us to qualify for other lines.
| Line of Business | Supplementals (MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL) | ACORDs | Base Limit |
| Commercial General Liability (CGL) | NIAC #1 / ANI #1 | 125 & 126 | $1mil/$1mil |
| Employee Benefits Liability (EBL) | NIAC #8 / ANI #8 | NA | $1mil/$1mil |
| Liquor Liability (LL) | N/A | NA | Shared w/ CGL |
| Social Service Professional (SSP) | NIAC #3 / ANI #3 | NA | $1mil/$1mil |
| Improper Sexual Conduct and Physical Abuse (ISCPA) | NIAC #4 / ANI #4 | NA | $1mil/$1mil – lower limits can be offered |
| Directors and Officers (D&O) including Employment Practices Liability | NIAC #5 / ANI #5 | NA | $1mil/$1mil |
| Directors and Officers (D&O) excluding Employment Practices Liability | NIAC #5 / ANI #5 | NA | $1mil/$1mil |
| Business Auto Liability and Non-Owned & Hired | NIAC #10 / ANI #10 | 127 & 137 | $1mil CSL |
| Umbrella | NA | 131 | $1mil |
| Property (includes enhancement) | NA | 140 | Base limit based on exposure; call your underwriter |
| Employee Dishonesty | NA | 141 | |
| Inland Marine | NA | 146 | |
| Accident | NIAC #7 / ANI #7 | NA | Various plan options available, as outlined in the application |
Additional Supplementals
| Animal Questionnaire | NIAC/ANI |
| Fiscal Project Supplemental | NIAC/ANI |
| Special Event Endorsement Request | NIAC/ANI |
Claims
For any open claim, with the exception of an open claim on the Business Auto line, please submit the Supplemental Claims Application (the #11 Claims Supplemental). Your Underwriter may at their discretion ask for the #11 on other claims such as large, closed claims, or claims on the Professional or Abuse.
Submit Application
Email your new business submission to UW@insurancefornonprofits.org. Include a need by date for the submission.
Please reference chart above for what to send OR download this brochure for everything you need. We provide our best service when we receive complete submissions at least 30 days prior to policy expiration. Until ALL the requested information is received, we cannot reserve an account for your office.