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However, for many nonprofits tasked with finding and maintaining insurance coverage, the process can seem quite daunting. Let’s face it—you may not have even been aware until this exact moment that there’s a difference between an insurance broker and a carrier. If this rings true and you need some assistance making sense of all of this information, look no further! Below is an explanation of both a broker and a carrier, as well as the relationship between the two in regards to your nonprofit’s insurance coverage.  \nWhat is an Insurance Broker?  \nA broker is someone who buys and sells products or assets on behalf of another. Therefore, an insurance broker is someone who acts on behalf of a client, called an insured, to provide them with guidance on what insurance coverage they need and to then assist them in buying that coverage from an insurance carrier. The broker is someone who specializes in insurance and risk management, whose role it is to help their insured nonprofit put together an insurance program of one of more policies that serve to mitigate the financial loss of claims. Essentially, they act as a consultant to the insured.  \nBecause an insurance broker is third-party, they receive a commission for their services. The broker’s compensation is typically provided by the insurance carrier as a percentage of the policy premium. The broker may also charge a flat fee for their services, but the nonprofit should be informed of what additional services they will receive before agreeing to such a fee. Most nonprofit brokers do not charge additional service fees.  \nWhat is an Insurance Carrier?  \nAn insurance carrier, also called an insurance provider or an insurance company, is the financial resource behind the coverage provided in an insurance policy. It is the issuer of the policy and the one who charges the premium and pays for losses and claims covered under the policy. In return for charging a certain premium, the insurance company promises to pay the insured for certain financial losses due to various covered claims’ scenarios. Some insurance carriers also provide loss control services to help nonprofits avoid claims. Nevertheless, the distinct difference between a broker and an insurance carrier is that the insurance company bears the financial risk while the broker provides advice.  \nWhat is the Group?  \nThe Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group is an example of an insurance carrier. We financially protect our member-insureds against losses and pay claims when losses occur. We are a 501(c)(3) cooperative insurer, owned and governed by the nonprofits we insure, but we work through brokers to market our policies. 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