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Keeping insurance costs in check

5 strategies to implement in your church You don’t have to be an insurance expert to know that churches are facing unique challenges with their insurance in recent years. Many well-documented factors are driving these challenges, including catastrophic weather events and rising costs — both of which are out of a church’s and insurance carrier’s […]

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Why are churches being non-renewed?

A better question is: Why were churches blindsided by one of the most severe hard-market cycles in recent memory? It was this downturn that led to non-renewals and higher rates. Maybe the answer lies in churches’ DNA. Most churches don’t think of themselves as businesses or entities susceptible to market cycles. By and large, they […]

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CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Understand + assess the R.I.S.K.

Whether it’s employment practices, cyber liability, security, or financial protocols in a church, each risk must be viewed through a risk management prism — Reduce, Insure, Stop or Keep (R.I.S.K.)  The same is true for child sexual abuse, the No. 1 risk churches face right now. REDUCING the risk Incidents of abuse in the Church […]

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Standards of care are on the rise

In recent years, as headlines raise awareness on this important issue, churches are doing more than ever to protect the children in their care. Despite the best efforts to perform background checks and follow best practices to protect children and churches, insurance claims for sexual misconduct persist. Accordingly, the amounts and availability of insurance coverage […]

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DOCUMENTED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE THE BEST DEFENSE

  Proper documentation is essential to the defense of future claims and in the insurance underwriting process. One of the challenges insurance carriers face is defending organizations in lawsuits involving alleged abuse. Sexual abuse and misconduct claims are unique in that the claim is most often brought years after the alleged activity. Given the extended […]

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MY INSURANCE HAS BEEN NON-RENEWED — NOW WHAT?

  Navigating new challenges related to abuse and insurance coverage By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris, Church Executive Guest Editors The limits and availability of insurance coverage for churches is growing more and more difficult to access as insurance underwriters become more disciplined, deductibles get higher, and premiums grow.  Child sexual abuse coverage has become […]

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Church security + the power of instant communication

In 2024, America has witnessed 172 mass shootings resulting in 256 deaths and 625 injuries. This alarming statistic highlights an urgent need for improved safety measures in public spaces, including places of worship. A recent report from VOA News reveals that more than 17% of mass shootings are motivated by religious hate — nearly double […]

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Managing your finances in retirement: What to do now  to prepare

  By Rev. James R. Cook, CFP®, RICP® You might have heard retirement referred to as “the golden years.” Some people view retirement as a chapter in life when they can spend more time with family, on leisure travel, or starting a new hobby. Some retirees engage in activities they’ve always wanted to do but […]

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A SEAMLESS EXPANSION

By RaeAnn Slaybaugh With decades of sustained growth, leaders at Faith Fellowship were looking to add space and connect their existing facilities. And they did — under budget. Since 1999, Faith Fellowship in Wirtz, Va., has enjoyed consistent growth. How church leaders accommodated the expanding church family took varying forms. Over decades, it became clear […]

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2025 underwriting trends for churches

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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