Dues Increase: Frequently Asked Questions
Continue making a difference in your community and across the globe by renewing your membership for the 2025-2026 club year! Like many organizations, SIA has experienced the effects of the changes in the global economy. There will be a $1.00 USD increase in SIA dues due to an estimated U.S. cost of living rise, alongside a $0.25 USD increase in SI per capita and a $2.00 USD increase for Club Liability Insurance for the U.S. clubs based on renewed premium rates. Additionally, an annual increase in the voluntary contribution of Founders Pennies will be implemented. Your membership is vital to the women and girls we serve, and we are committed to enhancing the member experience and expanding member offerings. Please feel free to read our frequently asked questions for more information.
What are the federation dues and fees for the 2025-2026 club year?
Regular Member Dues
$78.00
Life Member Dues
$10.00
New Member Fee
$10.00
Reinstated Member Fee
$10.00
Soroptimist International Per Capita
$9.25
Club Liability Insurance (U.S. Clubs Only)
$13.00
Founders Pennies (voluntary contribution to support SIA’s Dream Programs)
$6.30
All dues and fees above are in U.S. dollars, non-refundable, and non-transferable.
What expenses are covered by dues revenue?
Dues pay for member services, some leadership development training, member engagement events, and governance.
When will club treasurers be able to pay their dues online?
Club treasurers can pay dues online on July 1, 2025. Before the online payment system becomes available, SIA will send a communication to all club presidents, treasurers and administrators.
What is the renewal period for the Soroptimist club/region liability insurance?
The Soroptimist club/region liability insurance has renewed for the April 1, 2025-April 1, 2026, policy year. This policy is acquired by SIA Headquarters to cover U.S. clubs and regions for general liability and other specific coverages. You can review the coverage available through the liability policy in the Club and Region Insurance Overview and Handbook and access the updated Certificate of Insurance on the SIA website (no login required). Please make sure that you submit the new Certificate of Insurance for any events taking place after April 1, 2025.
Who is the underwriter for SIA’s club/region liability insurance policy?
Philadelphia Insurance Companies underwrites the 2025/2026 policy. Philadelphia Insurance provided a package that meets our clubs' current and trending demands.
What is the summary of changes for SIA’s club/region liability insurance policy?
A summary of the changes are as follows:
This year’s general liability policy coverage moves to $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate coverage (previously 1 million/2 million). In combination with the separate umbrella policy of $1 million per occurrence/$1 million aggregate, clubs have access to the $2 million occurrence/$4 million aggregate coverage many venues now require to use their facilities.
Clubs that have multi-day events are automatically covered. “Multi-day” includes those events where set-up or rehearsals, the actual event, and breakdown may take place over more than one day.
Clubs have access to crime coverage if an officer or director commits theft, forgery or alterations.
Clubs have access to coverage for conference cancellations, business travel accidents, donation assurance, fundraising event blackouts, identity theft, and image restoration and counseling, as well as other limited coverages provided exclusively by Philadelphia Insurance.
The number of excluded activities has decreased. See the excluded activity list found on page 5 of the Handbook.
However, alcohol coverage has changed for a limited number of clubs: Any event with liquor provided by the insured if a license is required for such activity is now excluded. Please contact our insurance broker, Pacific Ag Insurance, at least 30-45 days in advance to secure special event coverage for such events. TIPS or equivalent training is still required for all members who may be serving alcohol provided by the club. See the Insurance section of the Club Administration page of the SIA website (no login required) to access TIPS training information.
Does SIA’s club liability policy offer coverage for errors and omissions?
Yes, clubs continue to have coverage for sexual abuse and molestation, and professional liability—also known as errors and omissions coverage. Automobile liability also continues, which provides coverage for club liability if a member using a personal vehicle for club business is in an accident with another vehicle, and there is damage or injury to that other vehicle/its occupants. (Note this does not cover the member’s personal liability. If a member is using their automobile for Soroptimist business, it is recommended they have their own personal automobile coverage.)
Who should I contact if I have additional questions?
General questions about SIA’s risk management insurance program can be directed to Lisa Mangiafico, Association Senior Director of Records and Risk Management, at lisa@soroptimist.org or 215-893-9000 x107.
Specific questions regarding how the club liability policy might affect your club or its activities or regarding submission of certificates of insurance should be directed to the licensed insurance professionals at Pacific Ag Insurance, SIA’s insurance broker at 559-584-3391. Ask to speak with a member of SIA’s service team: Account Managers Joanna Acosta and Jessica Henderson and Account Executives Justin Heskett and Jordan Koelewyn.
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