The only 100 percent Tribally owned insurance provider, New Mexico-based AMERIND offers a comprehensive line of affordable insurance products. In addition, we provide strategic planning for tribal broadband deployment for tribal governments and business enterprises throughout Indian Country. In business since 1986, AMERIND solutions have saved tribes millions of dollars – all while strengthening Native American communities and economies and elevating tribal sovereignty. AMERIND is an AM Best rated “A-“ company.
An AM Best A- (Excellent) rated company, AMERIND strives to build a better world and brighter future for Indian Country. Protecting our people and strengthening our communities is at the heart of what we do. We work to protect Tribes from financial loss, save our policyholders money in premium costs and keep Tribal dollars right here in Indian Country working for you!
See what separates AMERIND from the othersMay 17, 2023
For Immediate Release: May 17, 2023 For More Information, Contact: Tina Duncan, Director of Business Development tduncan@amerind.com 505.404.5000 AMERIND Announces Winners of its National 2023 Safety Poster Contest Santa Ana […]
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VOTE NOW! National voting has begun for the 2023 AMERIND Safety Poster Contest. The National winner in each category (K-3, 4-6, 7-8) will receive $1,000. Voting will end on Wednesday, […]
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AMERIND recommends that you take time to review your commercial policies and don’t just accept rate increases. Before your upcoming July 1 renewal date, AMERIND encourages all Tribal government and […]
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AMERIND is hosting the 18th Annual Protecting Tribal Families Golf Fundraiser. We are inviting you, our partners and friends, to be part of our event on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, […]
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For Immediate Release: February 15, 2023 For More Information, Contact: Leah Cristobal, Customer Experience ManagerLCristobal@amerind.com 505.404.5000 AMERIND CEO Derek Valdo Returns from Spiritual Sabbatical Santa Ana Pueblo, NM […]
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At AMERIND, every team member contributes to our mission of protecting our people. When you join our team, you will help ensure that our clients and policyholders can access affordable […]
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AMERIND is pleased to introduce our new Cell Commissioner, Mark Murray. He brings extensive expertise in the insurance industry and will help us maintain financial strength throughout our growth. Having […]
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PII, which stands for Personal Identifiable Information, is sensitive information that includes an individual’s full name, social security number, financial information, medicals records, home addresses and more which is all […]
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Malware is short for “malicious software.” Its goal is to harm a device by extracting data or corrupting files. It can be spread through a physical data transportation device like […]
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A conversation with Jett Rogers, CEO & Managing Member of TrueNorth Solutions, LLC, an AMERIND partner providing risk management and safety compliance. Building codes are essential to keep occupants safe […]
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Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. – AMERIND raised over $40,000 to benefit the AMERIND Protecting Tribal Families Fund and the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA). The funds were raised at […]
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Attention artists! Submit your safety themed poster to your local housing authority. You could win $1,000! National winner in each category (K-3, 4-6, 7-8) receives $1,000. IMPORTANT DATES December 2022– […]
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AMERIND is dedicated to providing resources and education to our members and customers to help them avoid losses. As you look at the operations and processes conducted within your structure, […]
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Insights from Robert Dahl, a Thoughtful Leader in the Tribal Insurance Space It’s time Tribes exercise their sovereignty and self-determination over their economies, including protecting their employees through unique Tribal […]
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A conversation with Russell Oyer, Independent Catastrophic Property Insurance Adjuster, AMERIND’s Property Damage Third-Party Adjuster (TPA) Catastrophic events can devastate communities and turn people’s lives upside down. That’s why AMERIND […]
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For Immediate Release:June 6, 2022 For More Information, Contact: Leah Cristobal, Customer Experience Manager LCristobal@amerind.com 505.404.5000 AMERIND Announces Winners of Its Nationwide Native American Poster Contest Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. […]
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The Institutes Confer CPCU Designation MALVERN, Pa. — Anita Hansen has been awarded the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and diploma by The Institutes for successfully completing courses and […]
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The Institutes Confer CPCU Designation MALVERN, Pa. — Andrew Shipman has been awarded the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and diploma by The Institutes for successfully completing courses and […]
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7 Tips in Evaluating Your Tribal Insurance Program There is a lot to consider when it comes to protecting tribal property and employees and covering liability exposures. We have outlined […]
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EARLY BIRD PRIZES!!! ROOM BLOCK CLOSES ON APRIL 15 at 5pm pst
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Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) has extended the application deadline for the 2022 – 2024 class of the Tribal Housing Excellence Academy (THE Academy). This is a three-year initiative to […]
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AMERIND Critical Infrastructure (ACI) partnered with National Digital Inclusion Alliance to advance digital equity in Indian Country. NDIA received a $10 million grant from Google.org to help advance digital inclusion […]
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How is AMERIND and Tribes building and strengthening one another? Read more on Reggie Wassana’s (Governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of OK) view.
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Your safety is important to use at AMERIND. We are committed to sharing knowledge, helping you to identify risks and remove hazards. There is no better time than the present […]
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Read our Employee Spotlight Article featuring Robert Dahl-Chief Operating Officer.
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A celebration of AMERIND’s 35th anniversary would be incomplete without the perspective of Lee Backus, our first employee and first CEO.
Read MoreNovember 22, 2021
AMERIND is grateful to the Albuquerque Journal for interviewing Derek Valdo and sharing AMERIND’s story as we celebrate our 35th anniversary milestone. The Business Outlook’s In-Depth articles feature interviews with […]
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Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. – AMERIND announced the winners of its 2021 Safety Poster Contest. The annual competition is open to Native American artists in kindergarten through eighth grade and […]
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A Perspective from Our CEO With a nudge toward what his supervisor at the Acoma Housing Authority described as a great opportunity, Derek Valdo took a leap of faith in […]
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A Name Like No Other How did AMERIND get its name? AMERIND is derived from “American Indian.” It is who we are and who we serve. Until recently the full […]
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In today’s digital world, cyber threats are compromising the data we share, even the security of business operations. Each year, AMERIND members are hit with cyber-attacks, resulting in businesses being […]
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AMERIND’s Safety Services Team is dedicated to sharing knowledge, identifying risks and removing hazards inTribal communities. Our comprehensive safety services include wildfire safety training and defensible space riskconsultation. We are […]
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Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. – AMERIND today announced the promotion of Robert Dahl to Chief Operating Officer. Dahl joined AMERIND in 2015 and has been the executive supervisor of AMERIND’s […]
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AMERIND Hosts the 16th Annual Protecting Tribal Families Golf Fundraiser to benefit AMERIND Protecting Tribal Families Fund. AMERIND Protecting Tribal Families Fund assists Native American families without homeowners insurance who experienced […]
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Across the AMERIND team, employees have rallied to assist Tribes and Tribal governments as they put in place COVID-19 response efforts. A summary of key outreach initiatives follows. I In […]
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Read how one of our members saved a life by using the public safety training provided by AMERIND. ABOUT ISAAC Manchester Band of Pomo Indians, Point Arena, Calif. Husband, father […]
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One of the most important decisions in protecting the health and safety of your employees is selection of a workers’ compensation insurance provider. AMERIND workers’ compensation policies provide you: Assurance […]
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In today’s fast-paced world, academic success is highly dependent upon access to high-speed internet connectivity. And as schools across the country adapt educational delivery methods in response to the COVID-19 […]
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From his first meeting with the AMERIND team, Dan Kain,business executive with the Puyallup Tribe, said he knew they had shared values. “The Tribe retained AMERIND 10 years ago after […]
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Reopening the Workplace COVID19 Safety Checklist.
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AMERIND’s Safety Team is here to help you. Please call 505-404-5000 to schedule a training for your team!
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The AM Best ‘A-’ rating ranks AMERIND in the Excellent Category of US Insurance Companies Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. – AMERIND is a 34-year-old Tribal company that has provided Indian […]
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