Finding the right insurance isn’t always straightforward, especially for nonprofits with smaller teams or limited budgets.
In these stories, nonprofit leaders talk about the challenges they ran into with other providers and share how working with NIA helped make the process clearer.
Lary’s Speakeasy (Potomac, MD)
“The biggest challenge we had with other insurance companies was finding any that will cover a nonprofit at reasonable price — or offer any coverage at all.
With NIA, you don’t have to “reinvent the wheel.” NIA has programs in place for nonprofits of all sizes. Their counseling on the many policy options was invaluable and the rates for the coverage offered was some of the best that we were able to find.
In short: NIA made the process of getting insurance for our organization so simple and easy and we are confident that we are backed by a highly qualified company.”
— Steven Cooper, Treasurer
Northern Colorado Wildlife Center (Fort Collins, CO)
“We experienced difficulty finding a provider that understood the risks associated with volunteer-based animal care.
We appreciate how NIA tailors coverage for the nonprofit world. Their team is approachable, quick to respond, and makes us feel supported — not just covered. We also value the peace of mind their risk resources provide for our growing staff and volunteer base.”
— Michela Dunbar, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Turntable (San Francisco, CA)
“Our mission is cultivating places for young people impacted by juvenile justice, exploitation/trafficking, and homelessness to experience health, independence, and a safe place of belonging — and many insurance companies would not consider our demographic of young people in housing program.
NIA gave us a chance! We were a new nonprofit in the pandemic, and they listened and supported us, and have grown with us since!”
— Robynne Jeisman, CEO & Founder
Waste-Free Advocates (Portland, OR)
“We tried to get insurance through another provider, but the insurance agent must have left the company between when we got the quote and when we were ready to initiate insurance.
We reached out to the company to get another agent, but I think because we were so small and somewhat outside the normal organization that they insured, we could never get someone to call us back.
We’re a super small organization, so we needed insurance that wouldn’t break the bank. It feels like NIA just gets us, and that they care and want our nonprofit to succeed.”
— Tara Knierim, Board Treasurer
Why Do Nonprofits Trust NIA?
Many nonprofits look for insurance that reflects the realities of their day-to-day operations, but some report challenges finding coverage that fits how they operate.
The nonprofits featured above shared experiences with prior insurance providers that included limited coverage options and difficulty getting questions answered.
In these testimonials, nonprofits cited factors that influenced their decision to work with NIA, including:
- Availability of insurance programs designed with nonprofit organizations in mind
- Access to guidance on policy options and liability considerations
- Interaction with teams experienced in working with nonprofit organizations
- Risk management resources intended to support informed decision making
More than 25,000 nonprofit organizations work with NIA for insurance programs developed for mission-driven organizations.
Coverage availability, terms, and pricing vary by organization and risk profile. All coverage is subject to underwriting and policy terms.
