Preferra Insurance
Preferra Insurance Company RRG
Professional liability insurance built by social workers, for social workers - the official NASW-endorsed carrier.
About Preferra Insurance
Preferra Insurance Company RRG (formerly NASW Assurance Services / American Professional Agency) is the only professional liability insurance carrier owned by social workers for social workers. As a Risk Retention Group, Preferra is owned by its policyholders and endorsed by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). They offer professional liability coverage specifically tailored to the unique risks social workers face, including coverage for licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), MSWs, BSWs, and social work students. Preferra policies include coverage for professional services, license defense, cyber liability, and personal injury. They offer occurrence-based policies with limits up to $2M/$4M. NASW members receive discounted rates. Preferra is known for their understanding of social work practice and their social worker-specific risk management resources, including ethics consultations and CE courses focused on social work liability issues.
Best For
- • Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
- • MSWs and BSWs in clinical practice
- • NASW members seeking member discounts
- • Social workers wanting profession-specific coverage
Not Ideal For
- • Non-social-work mental health professionals
- • LMFTs, LPCs, or psychologists (not core focus)
- • Large agencies needing complex entity coverage
- • Those outside the social work profession
Pricing
~$155/year
Compliance & Security
Always verify compliance directly with the vendor.
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