PTA/PTSA Insurance

PTAs must have insurance. If a PTA does not have insurance it is not in good standing. This is not just a recommendation by the KY PTA but is a Kentucky law and part of Redbook.
“All external support/booster organizations are required to carry separate insurance for general liability with the appropriate coverage to operate their organization. External support /booster organizations are not covered by the district liability insurance.” -Redbook (page 23)

Insurance
1) It is recommended that treasurers of external support/booster organizations be bonded.
2) All external support/booster organizations are required to carry separate insurance for general liability with the appropriate coverage to operate their organization. External support/booster organizations are not covered by the district liability insurance.
3) Proof of liability insurance coverage must be submitted to the principal prior to commencing any fundraising activities.

AIM Insurance

AIM Insurance specializes in providing insurance to PTA’s. With a focus in helping PTA’s for over 30 years, AIM understands the risks involved in running your organization and can help you choose the right coverage for your PTA. They have an excellent customer service team providing everyday support and guidance on best practices, and clear answers to all the questions that come up around protecting your PTA.
With over 23,000 parent teacher groups insured, and pricing as low as $50 annually, they have developed the following, 4 primary coverages which offer protection where you need it at special discounts only available to PTA’s:

Event Insurance (General Liability with Medical Payments)
Event Insurance (General Liability) protects you from lawsuits if someone was injured at one of your organization’s activities and held you responsible. The liability limit for a lawsuit is $1,000,000 or $2,000,000, with no deductible. Some activities covered include skating parties, fall carnivals, bounce houses, dunking booths, fun runs, auctions and more. Injuries resulting from transportation are not covered.
Directors & Officers Liability
Professional Liability coverage protects the organization from lawsuits for “wrongful acts”. If someone sued the officers of your organization for mismanagement, misrepresentations, dissemination of false or misleading information, or inappropriate actions this coverage would pay to defend you against those actions.
Embezzlement Insurance (Fidelity Bond or Crime)
Bond coverage protects your money. It covers anyone who your organization trusts with the money whether it’s a President, Treasurer, board member, volunteer, or courier. If that person embezzles (runs off) with your money, this coverage would replace those missing funds.
Property (Business Personal Property)
Property coverage protects your raffle merchandise, auction items and fund- raising supplies while it is in your possession. This coverage also protects any personal property of your organization such as popcorn machines, snow cone makers, school store supplies, emergency relief supplies, and more.

Resources

KY PTA January 1, 2022

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