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At AIM, we provide specialty insurance for many parent-teacher groups.  For the last 30 years, AIM Insurance has covered over 22,000 groups all over America. We focus on insuring PTO, PTA, and Booster Clubs. Here, embezzlement has become our #1 claim. That fact alone says a lot. It’s easy to think “this could never happenRead more

Volunteering for your child’s PTA, PTO or Booster Club is a great way to take an interest in their education and to be a part of a larger community of parents. Even with the positive impact of volunteering, parents are busy and don’t always have the time to help. This can make it difficult forRead more

When it comes to putting an even together for your PTA, PTO or Booster Club, it can be hard to know where to start. Knowing what you need, who to call, what to book and how to stay in budget for your special event is overwhelming, especially for an already busy parent.  Whether you areRead more

Moms, we know that life is busy. On top of making sure your children are alive and thriving, there’s that PTA bake sale coming up or that Booster Club meeting you need to go to. Taking care of your children (and keeping up with the activities that come with them) is a full-time job, whichRead more

Not too long ago, General Liability claims for injury were our most common claims. Now… embezzlement claims have taken the lead! While there may be numerous reasons for this shift, PTA, PTO and Booster Clubs need to make it a point to both prepare for and protect themselves from embezzlement.  Here are the top fiveRead more

Everyone involved in a parent Teacher group is usually volunteering for the same reason… the kids. You are putting your valuable time and effort into making your PTA, PTO or Booster Club the best that it can be, but certain risks threaten that effort if you and your organization are not covered. At AIM, weRead more

Just like a business, your PTA, PTO or Booster Club is exposed to certain risks like theft, embezzlement or lawsuits. You may do everything you can to prevent something from happening to your Parent Group, but in reality, no one can guarantee that things are going to run smoothly all of the time.  PTA, PTORead more

A very large part of being a parent in a PTA, PTO or Booster Club is helping with fundraisers. Whether you are the one planning it or the one helping, it can be a little frustrating. How can your PTA, PTO or Booster Club raise the money it needs AND somehow have fun doing it?Read more

When planning an event, people generally fall into two camps: the “playing it safe” camp or the “bigger is better” camp.  Playing is safe means just what it implies – no risk taking. And the bigger the better is all about living a little on the edge. Most people would rather go to the latterRead more