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Embezzlement is our #1 claim here at AIM, and in economic uncertainty, embezzlement claims become even more prevalent. AIM wants to remind all PTAs that your funds may be more exposed than you know. Today, we’re discussing embezzlement insurance for PTAs. When families are going through stressful times, perhaps some have had their hours severelyRead more

Everything you need to know about PTO insurance You belong to a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for a very important reason: you want to support and improve your child’s school community. You are able to raise money for supplies, field trips, uniforms and so much more. As well as meet like-minded parents who care justRead more

Your PTO or Booster Club may operate within the school’s provisions, but chances are they aren’t required to take on your liability. Unfortunately, the close relationship to your school creates a false sense of security; a common misconception is that school’s insurance protects Parent Teacher Organizations. This misunderstanding could leave your organization in a dangerousRead more

Most non-profit organizations have enough activity to create year-round liability but occasionally we find that some groups just have the need to cover a single event.  We understand that every dollar is important, so we offer Single Event Insurance to your PTA, PTO, or Booster Club as an affordable alternative. PTA/PTO Event Coordination Guide AIMRead more

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

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

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

On a list of things that are easiest to understand, insurance and all of its policies are usually at the bottom of the list. Insurance is confusing… and when you have to find insurance for a PTA, PTO, or Booster Club, it can seem overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are five easyRead more

Oh, the life of a working parent… it’s rewarding, but definitely not for the weak. Aside from kicking butt at work, paying the bills and keeping your kids alive, your days also might look like soccer practice, ballet practice, work emails, ice cream dates, healthier dinners, and maybe even a parent group meeting… also knownRead more