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So you were elected as the new PTO treasurer, now what? Being a PTO treasurer is quite the honor, but it can be a lot to take in at first. Have no fear, AIM is here with 5 things you’ll need to know as a new PTO treasurer.  Before we begin the list, here’s aRead more

Here at AIM Insurance, we’re about more than protecting your Parent Teacher Organization, we’re here to support good people who are doing good things. AIM began with the goal of insuring educational nonprofits all over America; it is our belief that if we can support these organizations, we can sponsor great change. Your Parent TeacherRead more

PTA/PTO Event Alcohol Liability Coverage Yes, a PTO or Booster Club is made for the kids, but that doesn’t mean the grown-ups can’t have fun too! And nothing says “grown-up” like an adult beverage. Alcoholic beverages can be a great way to relax and connect with other parents in a mature environment. However, there areRead more

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