Support When Your School Community Needs It Most

Written by Utica National Risk Management Team | Oct 13, 2026, 3:13:13 PM

The Utica National companies offer enhancements, such as Crisis Event Coverage and Traumatic Event Expense Coverage, as well as services to help schools and colleges respond when a crisis or traumatic event occurs.

Resources Beyond Financial Protection

In the aftermath of a covered event, schools may need support for students and staff. Subject to policy terms and limits, eligible policyholders may receive coverage for:

Crisis Counseling Services to help individuals cope with emotional and psychological impacts.
Crisis Public Relations Services to assist with communications and media management during a challenging time.

While policyholders are permitted to choose their preferred service providers, the Utica National companies have partnerships with the following organizations:

Crisis Counseling Services
Empathia, Inc.
877-845-1721
Crisis Public Relations Services
The Castle Group
404-808-5531 Philip Hauserman, Director of Crisis Communications
617-285-5878 Sandy Lish, Principal and Co-Founder

For more than 50 years, Utica National has worked closely with schools and understands the unique challenges educational institutions face. When the unexpected happens, we're committed to helping schools access the resources they need to support their communities and navigate the path forward.

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This summary represents an outline of coverage available from the companies of the Utica National Insurance Group (Utica Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries, New Hartford, New York 13413). No coverage is provided by this summary. All coverages are individually underwritten. Coverage availability, terms, and conditions are dictated by the policy and may vary by state. In the event of a loss, the terms of the policy issued will determine the coverage provided. For questions on coverages, contact your independent agent.

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