‘They Have Given Us Peace of Mind’: When Other Insurers Fell Short, These Nonprofits Turned to NIA 

These nonprofits struggled to secure insurance. They found a provider they could count on with NIA.

Many nonprofits feel misunderstood or unsupported by insurers that are not built for their work. NIA offers the reliability and clarity they need to stay focused on their mission.


When these nonprofits could not get the support they needed elsewhere, NIA became the partner they could trust, standing with them, reflecting their values, and helping advance their mission to strengthen communities. 

people dancing outside

Open Scene (Winter Park, FL) 

“As a small, culturally focused nonprofit, it was challenging to find insurance that truly understood our needs.  

NIA made the process smooth and accessible. Their support has given us peace of mind, allowing us to focus on our mission of creating meaningful artistic experiences for our community.” 

— Mariela Saad, Development Director  

people working in a wood shop

San Diego Craft Collective (San Diego, CA) 

“Since we run a full woodworking studio, glass studio, and ceramics studio, we needed coverage that was complete, yet affordable.  

Other insurance companies didn’t understand what we do. They didn’t know how to categorize us, and safety here is a top priority — so it’s a relief to be able to find support and coverage from NIA because they understand our model and know that we hold a high level of integrity.” 

— Steffanie Dotson, Director

people playing chess outside

Chicago Chess Foundation (Chicago, IL) 

“Because we contract with the local school district, our insurance requirements were changing, and we were struggling to find a company who could provide the level of coverage we needed at a price we could afford.  

NIA was the first company we found that could provide us what we needed for what we could pay.” 

— Matthew Kearney, Executive Director  

a child working on an art project

Untitled No. 1 (Santa Monica, CA)  

“Our previous broker gave up on finding insurance for us. From those not familiar with what is unique to preschools within the education sector, the qualification questions were pretty absurd.   

NIA came in prepared not only to handle not-for-profit organizations, but our specific type as well.” 

— Laila Taslimi, Founder & Board President  

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The Nanny Loft (Fogelsville, PA) 

“In addition to having our rates increase dramatically from year one to year two of running our business, we were seeing our peers get dropped by their insurance companies out of nowhere and constantly scrambling to find other coverage.  

We have never had an interruption in our coverage under NIA, and they have given us peace of mind so we can run our business efficiently, taking away the burden of having to scramble in an emergency.” 

— Logan Maniscalco, Communications Coordinator  

Why Do Nonprofits Trust NIA for Coverage? 

Too many nonprofits discover the hard way that insurance providers aren’t all created equal. 

Organizations often come to NIA after experiencing similar frustrations with traditional insurers, such as: 

  • Generic, “one-size-fits-all” policies 
  • Budget-breaking prices 
  • Poor customer service and support
  • Sudden cancellations or nonrenewals 

Nonprofits dedicate themselves to serving their communities — and they deserve insurance that serves them. That’s why over 27,000 nonprofits trust NIA for coverage that’s affordable, reliable, and tailored to their unique needs.