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Learn about the various types of coverage, plus how to deal with claims and disputes.

Busted Pipes, Busted Budgets: Fighting Back Against Winter’s Hidden Risks

Busted Pipes, Busted Budgets: Fighting Back Against Winter’s Hidden Risks Member access only

Eye-popping property damage insurance claims show why churches even in warmer states need to prepare and respond when winter weather looms large.
Matthew J. Branaugh
MissouriMissouri

A Church’s Insurance Did Not Provide Coverage for Its Pastor’s Sexual Abuse of a Minor Member access only

Policy exclusion of criminal and intentional acts superseded its limited coverage of sexual misconduct claims, says court.
Richard R. Hammar
CaliforniaCalifornia

A Church’s Insurer Was Not Obligated to Provide a Legal Defense for Congregant Facing a Lawsuit Member access only

Defamatory remarks made by a lay member on social media were not authorized by the church and therefore not covered by its insurance policy.
Richard R. Hammar
Do You Know How to Select Church Insurance?

Do You Know How to Select Church Insurance? Member access only

16 questions to help select and retain your church's insurance.
Jeff Hanna
Q&A: Can an Insurance Carrier Exclude a Disabled Pastor’s Housing Allowance from Benefit Calculations?

Q&A: Can an Insurance Carrier Exclude a Disabled Pastor’s Housing Allowance from Benefit Calculations? Member access only

A pastor’s housing allowance should always be considered part of a pastor’s total salary.
Lisa A. Runquist
Q&A: Can We Give Additional Income to a Church Employee Who Opts Out of Our Medical Plan?

Q&A: Can We Give Additional Income to a Church Employee Who Opts Out of Our Medical Plan? Member access only

Increasing an employee’s paycheck in lieu of participation may jeopardize your medical insurance plan for all participants.
Elaine L. Sommerville
How to Reduce EPLI Costs and Claims

How to Reduce EPLI Costs and Claims Member access only

Best practices for preventing lawsuits.
Bobby Ross Jr.
What You Need in an Employment Practices Liability Insurance Policy

What You Need in an Employment Practices Liability Insurance Policy Member access only

Twelve considerations when purchasing or reviewing this type of insurance policy.
Richard R. Hammar
Employee Lawsuits Against Churches Are on the Rise

Employee Lawsuits Against Churches Are on the Rise Member access only

Why you need to consider employment practices liability insurance.
Bobby Ross Jr.
How to Create an Inventory for Your Church

How to Create an Inventory for Your Church Member access only

Tips and tricks for effectively keeping track of what your church owns.
Bob Smietana
What Churches Need to Know About the New FEMA Disaster Aid Process

What Churches Need to Know About the New FEMA Disaster Aid Process Member access only

A breakdown of the options churches now have access to for disaster protection and relief.
Jamie D. Aten
6 Questions to Assess Vehicle Insurance

6 Questions to Assess Vehicle Insurance Member access only

Managing the money of the church includes being up-to-date on insurance policies.
Bobby Ross Jr.
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