Do Private Schools Need Event Insurance?
When the local private school planned their annual fundraiser, they didn’t expect the unexpected—a simple field day event that turned into a logistical nightmare. During the celebration, a bounce house accident led to minor injuries for a student, while a volunteer handling refreshments accidentally spilled scalding hot coffee on a parent. These unfortunate incidents led […]
How Private Schools Can Benefit from an Umbrella Policy
Why should your board consider an umbrella policy for your private school? When Hillcrest Academy, a private school known for its high academic standards and active extracurricular programs, organized an off-campus field trip, the last thing they expected was a serious accident involving one of their students. A bus collision left several students injured, and […]
The Role of Insurance in Protecting Private School Staff and Faculty
When Pastor envisioned an educational haven where children could grow spiritually and academically, a private school made sense. However, shortly after hiring his first few teachers, he quickly realized that running a school involved more than providing quality education. One of the most important decisions he to make required protecting his staff and faculty with […]
How to Handle Claims for Private School Insurance
It was a sunny afternoon when Principal Jenkins got the call that every school leader dreads: one of the students had been injured during a school event. As the principal of a Christian private school, she knew that quick action was crucial not only to provide the student with the right medical care but also […]
What Is Abuse & Molestation Coverage For Private Schools?
At a small private school in Georgia, the unthinkable happened. A family accused a beloved teacher of inappropriate behavior with a student. The fallout was swift, and the school faced legal fees, potential settlements, and a tarnished reputation. Unfortunately, situations like this are not uncommon. This is why having abuse and molestation coverage as part […]
What are Common Insurance Risks for a Christian Private School?
When Trinity Christian Church first established its private school, it aimed to provide faith-based education to the local community. What they didn’t anticipate were the unique insurance risks that come with operating a religious institution that serves as both a place of worship and a Christian private school. While public schools also face various insurance […]