By Peter Mahler Over the last six to 12 months, churches across the United States have been noticing significant increases in their insurance premiums. Inevitably, leaders start to shop around for a more affordable policy — only to find that rising prices are everywhere. So, it’s a trend — not a specific company’s individual practices. […]
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By Eric Spacek and Cindy Preisig, R.N. Whether you’re planning outdoor events or worshipping in a building that doesn’t have air conditioning, heat can become a major risk factor for churches during warmer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1,220 people are killed by extreme heat in the United […]
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By Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris Historical allegations — those that relate to alleged abuse occurring years or decades ago — have become common. In the past two decades, churches of all sizes have encountered sexual abuse allegations related to abusive behavior occurring at the hands of staff members or volunteers from the past. When […]
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Ensure that your church’s bank deposits are safe…no matter which bank you use! By Mike Batts, CPA Remote work is still a strong force after the COVID-19 pandemic, with many businesses allowing their employees to work remotely. Remote work’s lingering reality has significantly reduced the demand for commercial office and business space. The resulting increase […]
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If your church is planning outings, events, or camps that involve swimming, you’re taking on a fair amount of risk. In the United States, an average of 3,500 to 4,000 people drown every year — that’s an average of 10 fatal drownings per day. We talked with Eric Spacek, assistant vice president for Risk Control […]
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Church Executive: Just how big of an issue is employee theft in churches, really? Mike Nester: I wouldn’t say it’s one of the larger issues that our churches are dealing with, but it’s one of the easiest to work on. That said, we do see losses; we’ve had more than $1 million in claims […]
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By Eric Spacek Summer is around the corner and many churches are preparing for a rush of activity around weddings, festivals, kids camps and more. Summer also kicks off storm season, which means there’s no better time to review (or create) a severe weather plan to safeguard your church from severe weather. As a church […]
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By Eric Spacek April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, making this a perfect time to review your organization’s policies and practices to protect children from sexual assault. With this in mind, we spoke with Eric Spacek, assistant vice president – Risk Control at Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.1, who outlines how organizations can help […]
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PHLYSense can prevent a problem from becoming a catastrophe Church Executive: We’ve talked about PHLYSense in the magazine before. For anyone who might just be hearing the term, what is PHLYSense? Peter Kim: Simply put, PHLYSense is a property protection solution that provides building owners and occupants with monitoring and alerts for adverse […]
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By Eric Spacek Carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the “silent killer.” This colorless, odorless gas is released in the exhaust from fossil fuel burning engines in cars, trucks and other machinery. But, it can also be released from poorly working furnaces or equipment inside your building, which can lead to CO poisoning […]
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