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Property and Casualty Safety

Don’t be left in the cold — inspect your heating boiler

Proper maintenance of your heating boiler system is not a project that should be done — it’s a project that must be done. Over a recent two-year period, Church Mutual customers have experienced 53 fires caused by heating system failures. One of the biggest risks with boiler heating systems is that a problem will cause […]

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Life Insurance: Putting a Price on Peace of Mind

Life insurance provides financial protection for your loved ones when you die.  Essentially, in exchange for your premium payments, the insurance company will pay a lump sum known as a death benefit to your beneficiaries after your death. While this money can never replace you, it can help your loved one(s) live the kind of life […]

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Safety

Preparing Your Organization for an Emergency

Whether a tornado strikes or a flood invades your community, your organization needs to be ready for the worst. Members of your congregation could be at your facility when a crisis occurs, and you’ll need to know how to evacuate the building or how to endure if trapped inside. If you are prepared, your chances […]

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Employee Benefits Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment: Looking Backward to Plan Forward

When the autumn leaves fall and the weather turns cooler, we know it’s time to start thinking of open enrollment. Open enrollment season can be a confusing time. As you begin your research into which plan to choose or even how much to contribute to your Health Savings Account (HSA), consider evaluating how you used […]

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Insurance Safety

When Should Your Church Re-Screen Employees and Volunteers?

  Recently, a church found itself at the center of every congregation’s worst nightmare; One of its former volunteers is accused of sexually abusing several children he met through the church. The worst part is that these newest charges come years after similar allegations plagued the man and the church. Once a clean record, not always a clean […]

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How to Use Early Open Enrollment for Employee Retention

  Amid the economic panic last year, workers were unwilling to sacrifice job security for a new work environment.  Many workers felt it was foolish to re-enter the job market during a shut down.  However, in 2021, employers have experienced high turnover rates and experts are now predicting a “turnover tsunami” in voluntary departures and […]

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Safety

Sexual abuse series: Assess your risk management

  According to the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, only 38% of children who have been sexually abused ever report it. Of those who do report the abuse, 90% are abused by someone they or their families know. In the Church Mutual claims department, we receive at least one call a day about […]

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Insurance

Sexual abuse series: Do you have adequate insurance for sexual abuse allegations?

Abuse prevention for youth-serving organizations is of paramount importance. One key to prevention is preparation, and that extends to ensuring adequate insurance coverage is in place. According to Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris — partners in the Fort Worth, Texas, law firm of Love & Norris and founders of MinistrySafe | Abuse Prevention Systems, Church Mutual’s […]

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Life Insurance Stay Covered

Life Insurance From Your Employer Usually Isn’t Enough

  Life insurance from your employer is a valued benefit for millions of American workers. Employer life insurance is a form of group life insurance that’s offered to you and your coworkers. It’s typically a set dollar amount at smaller companies and a multiple of your salary at larger companies. The multiple is commonly one […]

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Exploring Benefits Lingo

We all know how confusing and complex benefits and healthcare terms can be- the difference between deductible and co-insurance is a common question for many and there are plenty of others like it.  When you are comfortable and confident in how your plan works, you can make an informed decision on HOW to use and […]

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