Global Insurance for Volunteer Groups and Non-Profit Organizations
Could there be a more rewarding experience than a volunteer project, mission trip, or service program abroad? As is often the case, some risks come with such rewarding activities. While your group is off serving the international community (while personally benefitting from an unforgettable experience in another part of the world), you must protect both the volunteer team and program leaders before they leave.
There are specific non-profit group health insurance programs for volunteer groups and non-profit agencies to cover all your needs. We can provide quotes for Non-Profit Organizations, Volunteer Agencies, Churches and Religious Entities, and Missionary Groups.
Below, you will find why it is wise to have insurance while volunteering abroad and what to look for when purchasing volunteer insurance.
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Why Do You Need Insurance While Volunteering Abroad?
Traveling abroad, especially for volunteer work, carries some risk. Volunteer environments can be unpredictable and may have hazardous surroundings, such as war zones or areas affected by natural disasters. These surroundings may increase your risk of injury, illness, or disease. Local hospitals may not be suited to handle emergencies. It is possible that your regular insurance may not cover the geographical areas where you will be volunteering. Due to these factors, it’s crucial to arrange group travel insurance in advance and ensure your program has adequate coverage before departing the country.
What Type of Insurance Covers your Non-Profit Group?
Volunteering and charitable work abroad can take many different forms. Depending on whether you’ll be helping out after a natural disaster, doing construction, or providing medical services, you could be at a higher risk for injury or illness. For this reason, it is essential to have volunteer travel insurance covering unexpected injuries, sickness, and even evacuation from countries you visit. Additionally, you may want a coverage plan that includes 24-hour emergency assistance, coverage for sports activities, and protection for loss of personal possessions. Request information, and one of our global benefits advisors will assist you and provide tailored quotes.
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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing Non-Profit Group Insurance
While some overseas insurance plans can cover most of what you need while volunteering abroad, some companies do not provide everything. You should review and compare different plans from various insurers to ensure your needs are met. First, review with your group the different types of coverage they need. Evaluate the various companies you are comfortable working with. Next, it will be essential to compare different insurance policies side by side to ensure you are adequately covered in all areas. Our global benefits team can provide you with multiple quotes from various companies, ensuring you have all the necessary information to make an informed decision.
Coverage and Benefits in Non-Profit Group Travel Insurance
A typical group travel insurance plan will cover medical emergencies for your participants, along with other standard travel insurance benefits, including medical evacuation, emergency assistance, and trip interruption. You can add and remove participants as needed. We can design coverage and benefits tailored to larger groups to meet your specific needs and budget.
To get started, complete a Group Travel Insurance Request Form, and one of our licensed advisors will respond with an initial quote to start the conversation. We can then modify coverage and pricing as needed.
Why Work with ICI? Here is What One Partner Says:
International Citizens Insurance has been invaluable for School the World, saving us several thousand dollars on one policy alone! They understand the international insurance marketplace and make every effort to understand your business and your specific risks so that they can place you with the best carrier, the best product, and the best price. They are also very responsive and have the relationships necessary to provide help quickly. We are a very happy client.
Kate Curran, School the World
Andrew Blomberg is the Vice President of Global Benefits at ICI, leading innovative insurance strategies for organizations worldwide. An MBA-educated, multi-licensed expert, he specializes in optimizing global benefits programs and guiding clients through complex challenges.
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