Hi all. Several members of the Board of Directors of the museum at which I
work are interested in Board Insurance. There seems to be some confusion on
their part, however, about just what Board Insurance is and does. Several
members are confusing Board Insurance with General Liability Insurance,
which the museum already has.
One member informed me that he wants Board Insurance, he doesn't care what
it does, because he is a member of other Boards and those other Boards have
it.
I have contacted several insurance brokers, all of whom think Board
Insurance for a small not-for-profit organization is essential. And of
course, they just happen to sell Board Insurance!  Several colleagues at
local not-for-profits work for organizations that have decided against
carrying Board Insurance.
Anyone out there have any experience or knowledge about this kind of
insurance, or with involving Board Members in a realistic and practical
evaluation of the issue? All responses most welcome.

John Eilertsen, Executive Director
Hallockville Museum Farm & Folklife Center
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