The McNeil Classroom: AnimalKeepers and Specialized Insurance for the Animal Welfare Industry
Michael Watson
August 27, 2025
You understand that each industry faces its own unique set of risks—and when it comes to animal welfare organizations, those risks are unlike any other. That’s where AnimalKeepers, a program by McNeil & Co., comes in. Tailored specifically for nonprofit organizations such as animal shelters, SPCAs, rescue groups, and humane societies, AnimalKeepers is a comprehensive insurance and risk management solution designed by people who genuinely understand the animal welfare space.
Broad Coverage for Complex Operations
AnimalKeepers provides a wide range of coverage options to address the varied exposures these organizations face daily. Coverage options include:
- Commercial Property
- General Liability
- Veterinarians’ Professional Liability
- Business Automobile
- Inland Marine
- Excess Liability
- Directors & Officers
- Employment Practices Liability
- Cyber Liability
- Accident Coverage for Volunteers
- Crime
Each policy can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your nonprofit clients, ensuring they have the protection they need to continue operating safely and effectively.
Extended Protections Designed for Real-Life Scenarios
Animal welfare organizations face risks far beyond what traditional business insurance covers. AnimalKeepers includes extended protections specifically created with these challenges in mind:
- Animal Bailee Coverage – Protection for animals in the organization’s care, custody, or control
- Outdoor Property – Covers animal pens, cages, and runs
- Veterinarians’ Professional Coverage – Extends to employees and volunteers performing veterinary services
- $50,000 Defense Expense – For legal defense costs from inquiries by licensing or veterinary boards
- Business Income Coverage – Up to 12 months actual loss sustained, plus extra expenses
- Medical Payments – Up to $10,000 for bodily injury
These features ensure that your clients are covered for the real-world risks they face, from professional liability concerns to property damage and volunteer safety.
Why Agents Choose AnimalKeepers
As an agent, you want a program that is easy to understand, reliable, and built with real expertise. AnimalKeepers isn’t just another insurance package—it’s a solution crafted by professionals who have lived the business of animal care. The team at McNeil & Co. understands the nuances of working with nonprofit animal welfare organizations, offering your clients not just protection, but true partnership.
Getting Started
Interested in offering this program to your clients? Submitting an application is simple. Send completed applications to applications@mcneilandcompany.com. For more information, visit www.animalkeepersins.com or call (800) 822-3747.
With AnimalKeepers, you’re not just offering a policy—you’re providing peace of mind to the organizations working on the front lines of animal care.