Education

As a leading broker to educational institutions, we offer broad market access, bespoke risk management consulting solutions, competitive premiums and unmatched proficiency.

The Power of Our Education Practice

Representation

Representing over 350 ​education institutions

ERM Consulting

Innovative enterprise risk management consulting & ​outsourced risk manager approach

Proprietary Programs

Market leverage, access to proprietary programs and collaboration with other members

United Educators

Participation in United Educators Brokerage Advisory Committee

Committed Client Team

A committed client team that provides fully integrated technical ​& support services

Resources

Variety of resources & benchmark reports to guide your decision making

Who We Serve

Our Education Practice has extensive experience meeting the risk management and insurance needs of 350+ educational institutions, including:

  • Private Independent Schools
  • Charter Schools
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Community Colleges
  • Public University Foundations
  • Medical Schools
  • Public School Systems

Unique Client Benefits

Our practice has 7 unique programs and the ability to create new programs to best address your institution’s needs. The holistic member benefits include:

  • Education Risk Assessment
  • Contractual Risk Management
  • Legal and Compliance Updates
  • Employee Benefits Compliance Check
  • Retirement Plan Performance Grader
  • Retirement Compliance

Services We Offer

Our team provides a consultative approach and works closely with your institution to identify your unique exposures and develop comprehensive risk management strategies that protect your financial stability, enhance your reputation and foster a safe and secure learning environment for all. Our services include:

  • Property & Casualty Insurance
  • Retirement Plan Consulting
  • Employee Benefits
  • Student Health Insurance
  • Global Medical Coverage
  • Sports Coverage
  • Cyber Risk & Insurance
  • Group Purchasing Programs
  • Enterprise Risk Management Consulting
  • Claim Advocacy
  • Compliance Services
  • Education Risk Assessments
  • Emergency Crisis & Response Protocols
  • Reputational Risk

Request the 2025 Education Benchmark Reports

2025 Market Update: Education

Liability lines remain hard, driven by social inflation, litigation financing and rising mental health-related claims. Cyber coverage is beginning to firm, though strategic remarketing can still yield favorable outcomes.

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Contact an Advisor

James Shewey

Education Practice Leader, Unison Risk Advisors™
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