About Non-Profit Organizations
A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. NPOs are active in a wide range of areas, including the environment, humanitarian aid, animal protection, education, the arts, social issues, charities, early childhood education, health care, politics, religion, research, sports or other endeavors.
In the United States, non-profit organizations are normally formed by incorporating in the state in which they expect to do business. The act of incorporating creates a legal entity enabling the organization to be treated as a corporation under law and to enter into business dealings, form contracts, and property as any other individual or for-profit corporation may do.
Non-profit organizations can have members but many do not. The non profit may also be a trust or association of members. The organization may be controlled by its members who elect a Board of Directors, Board of Governors or Board of Trustees. Non profits may have a delegate structure to allow for the representation of groups or corporations as members. Alternately, it may be a non-membership organization and the board of directors may elect its own successors.
A primary difference between a non-profit and a for-profit corporation is that a non-profit does not issue stock or pay dividends, (for example, The Code of the Commonwealth of Virginia includes the Non-Stock Corporation Act that is used to incorporate non-profit entities) and may not enrich its directors. However, like for-profit corporations, non profits may still have employees and can compensate their directors within reasonable bounds.
If you’re looking for insurance for a non-profit organization,
AMIS can help you.
The typical social service organization is diverse with unique exposures and varied coverage needs. Although very few insurance companies provide coverage for social service organizations and even fewer still specialize in underwriting this sector, AMIS offers coverage for non-profit organizations in most states.
We can provide great marketing materials to our agents and brokers for most of these programs. Sean Nowell, our broker in charge of most of these programs, is available to answer your questions. Call Sean at 800-843-8550 or 760-471-7116 or email him at: snowell@amiscorp.com
Eligible Organizations
The following are examples of types of organizations that may be eligible for insurance through our program:
Education
Youth Programs
Religious
Health
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Arts and Cultural
Family Service
Housing Support & Services
Miscellaneous
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AMIS Application Information
To receive a quotation, please:
- complete the application on your computer
- print and sign it
- fax all materials to our office at:
(760) 471-9378 or (800) 573-8550 (Toll Free)
Note: There is more than one kind of insurance program available in this section. Please select the insurance application that best meets your need, based on the description. If you have any questions, please call or email us as indicated in the contact area below.
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Application Forms: Great American Questionnaires (PDFs) |
Questionnaires Continued (PDFs)
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NOTE: The application is not an insurance policy and does not bind any coverage. All applications must be underwritten and a quotation will be issued subject to underwriting guidelines. The quotation does not bind coverage.
AMIS Contact Information
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Please call AMIS at (800) 843-8550 or 760-471-7116 and ask to speak with Sean Nowell. |
