The Importance of Background Checks
Phone: (877) 977- 4474 Fax: (610) 254-1855 Instant Quote: (877) GSI - QUOTE www.gatewayspecialty.com a Berkshire Hathaway Company The Importance of Background Checks Why are background checks important? It is the nonprofit’s responsibility to ensure they are not putting their clients at risk. A nonprofit can attract potential predators and criminals, given their charitable and sometimes less-structured nature. A criminal background check can protect not only clients and their families, but also the nonprofit, its employees and volunteers. The benefits of background checks. Criminal background checks reduce the potential for the following: ■ Abuse ■ Sexual misconduct ■ Workplace violence ■ Employment practices issues ■ Management issues and wasted resources due to negligent hiring ■ Employee theft How can a nonprofit incorporate background checks into their risk management plan? Background checks should be a part of their standard operating procedure. Many will argue that they cannot afford it. They just may not be aware there is an affordable solution to their problem and it may come from their existing insurance policy. We can help. Carriers specializing in the nonprofit field may offer value-added features, such as discounted criminal background checks with their insurance policies. Staff screening guides are available. Your clients can have access to these features and more through Gateway Specialty Insurance and our carrier partners. Contact us today about the reduced cost of background checks and how to obtain them! This document does not amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policy. For a complete understanding of any insurance you purchase, you must first read your policy, declaration page and any endorsements and discuss them with your broker. A specimen policy is available from an agent of the company. Your actual policy conditions may be amended by endorsement or affected by state laws. 1190 Devon Park Drive • Wayne, PA 19087 1/11 Background Checks Your Insurance Specialist for Nonprofits and Social Services
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