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Welcome!

The University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) is uniquely dedicated to advancing the profession of risk management in higher education.

Our welcoming community of more than 3,100 members includes individuals from all types of colleges and universities, as well as affiliate members from the insurance industry and other businesses serving the needs of higher education risk management. We also encourage the next generation to explore this exciting profession with free student memberships. 

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Solutions for Higher Education

For more than 50 years, our members have valued the community, education, and innovation that defines URMIA. This incredible peer-to-peer support — coupled with URMIA’s professional development events, resources, and services — will help you find solutions to challenges facing higher education and help move you forward in your career.

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Membership Options & Dues 

URMIA annual memberships and dues are determined by the type and size of your organization. Dues are prorated for those who join after January 1 and have not been a member in the last three years. Free membership is available for currently enrolled college students and for URMIA members upon retirement enabling them to maintain their connection with friends in the URMIA community.

Institutional Membership

For those at colleges and universities responsible for financial, safety, compliance, enterprise, international, contracts, environmental health and safety, insurance, or other risks

Problem-solve with Peers

Affiliate Membership

For those at companies/organizations serving the needs of higher education risk management

Reach More Customers

Student Membership

For those who are full-time college or university students and have an interest in higher education risk management and insurance

Connect with Fellow Students

I love the camaraderie between institutions, working together, and sharing information in a collaborative way to help each other effectively manage risks on our respective campuses. 

When I posted my first question to the community, I was shocked at the amount of support I received from my URMIA peers! I immediately received extremely helpful public and private replies. 

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