United Educators and Grand River Solutions Partner to Help Colleges and Universities Reduce Sexual Misconduct Risks
Bethesda, Md., Santa Cruz, Ca., May 14, 2025 — United Educators (UE) has partnered with leading education consulting firm Grand River Solutions to offer UE-insured colleges and universities expanded tools for mitigating sexual misconduct risk and fostering safer educational environments.
The innovative partnership encourages UE members to enhance their prevention and response strategies while reducing insurance costs.
“Our goal is to help foster safer campus communities,” said Sarah Braughler, Vice President of Risk Management for UE, an insurance company serving its member K-12 schools, colleges and universities. “We also understand that given today’s challenges education leaders welcome ways to reduce costs.”
“Partnering with UE aligns with our mission to help institutions by identifying practical, proactive steps institutions can take to reduce risk while being mindful of each campus’s culture, vision and values,” said Jody Shipper, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Grand River Solutions. “We look forward to partnering with UE members that are making meaningful improvements for their communities.”
Through UE’s Risk Management Premium Credit (RMPC) program, eligible member institutions can earn insurance premium credit by completing a sexual misconduct risk assessment with Grand River Solutions.
For more information on how to apply and earn the UE premium credit, visit www.ue.org/RMPC.
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About UE
United Educators (UE) provides liability insurance and risk management services to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. Founded in 1987 as a risk retention group to exclusively serve education, UE is owned by a large and diverse membership. UE has received an A (Excellent) financial strength rating from AM Best every year since 1998 and is among Ward’s 50® top-performing insurance companies.
About Grand River Solutions
Grand River Solutions offers a comprehensive range of products and services designed to help institutions advance their equity goals. By collaborating closely with each campus community, Grand River Solutions supports the development of systemic change that not only fulfills compliance obligations but also creates a sustainable framework of mutual respect.
Their robust suite of services includes consulting, program reviews, and resolution support such as investigations, hearings, and appeals. They also offer Coordinator and Director services for Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504.
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