Primer Guide to Handling Construction Projects
Are you starting a new construction project or renovation in the coming months? Please consider the following guidelines to help.
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- Sep 14
Insurance Terms to Know for Your Everyday Life
Insurance can easily become overwhelming, especially when they use words and terms that we might not fully understand.
- Aug 17
Insurance Considerations for Leasing and Renting Church Property
Most insurance policies exclude property of others in your care.
Be sure you know all the risks!
- Jul 19
Who Qualifies for UMIP
The protection of your people, property, and finances is a huge responsibility. Consider the right insurance coverages available to you.
- Jul 19
Ask The Expert: Cyber Security
Criminals present dangers to your ministry and its sensitive data. To protect your church, make sure to follow a few simple procedures.
- Jun 27
United Methodist Insurance Announces New Exclusive Broker Sovereign Insurance Group
The United Methodist Insurance Program (UMIP) announced an exclusive relationship with Sovereign Insurance Group.
- Jun 15
Ask The Expert: Six Tips for Maintaining Your Property
With summertime here, maintaining your ministry’s property moves to the top of the list.
- Jun 15
We’re halfway through 2022 - Is Your Insurance Working For You?
For the last six months, you may have been overpaying on your ministry’s insurance coverage.
- Jun 15
Ladder Safety
We've put together several tips to keep everyone safe as they "rise" to the challenge and keep your ministry looking beautiful!
- May 10
Ask The Expert: What should I know about insurance for daycares?
If your church has a daycare, you may have questions regarding your insurance coverage and how it applies to your daycare. For example,...
- May 10
Severe Weather Preparedness
UMIP has compiled some common practices for you to consider during severe weather this spring and summer.
- May 10
Water Safety Considerations
If your church has a pool or pond nearby, this can be a great opportunity to connect with the community, but also a liability.
- Apr 14
Ask The Expert
It’s important to make sure all occupants in the car, and your ministry, are given the maximum level of safety.
- Apr 14
Why is hired/non-owned auto insurance important?
Are your employees and volunteers driving personal vehicles for church-related activities? Secure hired/non-owned auto coverage.
- Apr 14
Keeping Focus
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and it’s important to be reminded why driving safety is so important.
- Mar 16
ASK THE EXPERT: The Importance of Bonds to Local Church Ministry
The United Methodist Church requires all church treasurers to be bonded. How does this impact your ministry?
- Mar 16
Your Questions About Bonds Answered- In Depth
Bonds provide different coverage than traditional insurance policies, but are still a necessity to local church life and functions.
- Mar 16
2022 Spring Checklist
A new season means both new beginnings and new work for your ministry.
- Feb 16
Ask The Expert: Facility Use Coverage and Liability
Could using church space for alternative purposes affect my coverage (facility use coverage and liability)?
- Feb 16
Special Event Considerations
Your church's day-to-day activities should be covered by your church's insurance policy, but what about special events?