Insurance Designed for Community Organizations
Social service agencies and non-profits run food banks, shelters, counselling programs, seniors’ services, youth activities, and more. These organizations face risks tied to volunteers, vulnerable populations, public-facing facilities, and sensitive data. One uninsured claim can disrupt programs and drain reserves.
Trusted by Canadian charities and community groups coast-to-coast, we provide insurance designed specifically for social services and non-profits of every size.
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Who Needs Social Services & Non-Profit Insurance?
This coverage is built for:
Charities and foundations
Food banks and soup kitchens
Homeless shelters and transitional housing providers
Group homes and community living facilities
Seniors’ services and support homes
Mental health counselling and addiction programs
Cultural and community associations
Why Social Services Need Tailored Coverage
Key risks include:
Injury Claims
A visitor, client, or volunteer slips, trips, or falls on-site
Abuse Allegations
Serving children, seniors, or vulnerable adults brings high exposure
Volunteer Involvement
Unpaid workers are not automatically covered by generic business policies
Property Losses
Fire, water damage, vandalism, or theft at offices, shelters, or community facilities
Professional Liability
Counselling, advice, or program services leading to claims of negligence
Cyber Incidents
Privacy breaches or ransomware affecting donor and client information
What’s Included
(Typical Coverage Options)
We’ll help you assemble a package that reflects how your organization operates.
General Liability
Protection if someone alleges bodily injury, property damage, or personal/advertising injury related to your activities—on your premises or at offsite events.
Property & Contents
Insurance for buildings, offices, shelters, furnishings, food storage, medical supplies, equipment, and computers. Options for business interruption to cover lost revenue and extra expense after a covered loss.
Volunteer Liability
Extends liability protection to the volunteers who make your programs possible.
Professional Liability
Coverage for allegations tied to counselling, therapy, consulting, or educational services delivered by staff or supervised volunteers.
Directors and Officers Liability
Protection for board members, leadership, and the organization against claims of mismanagement, breach of duty, or wrongful termination.
Abuse Liability (specialty coverage)
Essential for organizations serving vulnerable people. Often excluded from standard policies and added as a dedicated coverage part with its own limits and requirements.
Cyber & Privacy
Coverage for privacy breaches, ransomware, and the costs of notifying affected individuals and restoring systems.
Equipment Breakdown
Protection against sudden mechanical or electrical failure of critical equipment such as HVAC, refrigeration, or boilers.
Real-World Exposures We See
A slip-and-fall injury at a food bank distribution site
Allegations of misconduct tied to a volunteer in a youth mentoring program
A fire at a shelter displacing residents and damaging supplies
Claims arising from professional counselling or therapy services
A cyberattack exposing donor and client databases
Why Canadian Non-Profits and Social Services Choose Us
Specialized Programs
Insurance tailored for non-profits, not generic business coverage.
Experienced Advisors
Guidance from specialists who understand charity and community risks.
Fast And Flexible
Coverage for grassroots groups through to national agencies.
Support All Year
Certificates, contracts, renewals, and claims handled by a responsive team.
What We’ll Ask For
(To Speed Up Your Quote)
- Brief description of programs and locations
- Property details and values
- Staff and volunteer counts (with screening/training practices)
- Whether you serve vulnerable groups
- Any counselling or professional services offered
- Current policies and recent claims history
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do charities need special insurance?
Yes. Standard business policies don’t account for volunteer involvement, abuse liability, or counselling exposures common in non-profits.
Is abuse liability included automatically?
No. It’s usually excluded and must be added separately with its own limits and requirements.
Does insurance cover our board members?
Yes. Directors and officers liability protects board members, leadership, and the organization against governance-related claims.
Are volunteers automatically insured in Canada?
Not automatically. Policies can be structured to extend liability protection to volunteers—tell us how volunteers participate so we can set this up correctly.
Are fundraising events covered?
Most typical events are covered, but larger or higher-risk activities (for example, concerts or sporting tournaments) may need to be reviewed in advance.
Can small community groups get coverage?
Absolutely. Options exist for volunteer-led groups and small budgets as well as larger agencies.
What affects the cost of coverage?
Your services and programs, property values, number of participants and volunteers, claims history, and whether you work with vulnerable populations.
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Ready to protect your non-profit or community organization?
Use the form at the top of this page to request a quote. We’ll build a package with the right mix of liability, property, abuse, directors and officers, professional, cyber, and equipment breakdown coverage—so your team can focus on serving the community.
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