Insurance Board

Protecting your church's physical property is a critical piece of stewardship. On August 20, join leaders from Insurance Board and the Disciples Church Extension Fund for a collaborative session on understanding current insurance market trends, building inspections, and accessing loss control resources.

Register for the roundtable webinar: https://www.insuranceboard.org/webinar-registration

Liability exposures can arise from everyday ministry activities, making the right coverage an important part of protecting your congregation. Insurance Board's liability solutions are designed to help safeguard churches, clergy, staff, volunteers, and participants against a wide range of potential claims while supporting your ministry's ongoing mission.

Learn more about our liability insurance solutions and how they can help protect your ministry: https://www.insuranceboard.org/liability-insurance/

Water damage is one of the most common and costly types of property loss – and it often starts with something small and preventable.

Water shut-off valves and sensors can help detect leaks early, limit damage, and reduce the impact of unexpected water events.

Explore how these tools can support a stronger loss prevention strategy. ➡️ https://www.sensorsignup.com/ib-insured-water-sensors/en/home.html

How is your ministry addressing deferred maintenance? Next month, Insurance Board and Disciples Church Extension Fund will host a live roundtable discussion to help churches navigate property care, risk management, and facility insurability. Join us to learn about best practices for ongoing building maintenance and the risk mitigation strategies available to support your mission.

Reserve your spot for August 20 at 2:00 PM: https://www.insuranceboard.org/webinar-registration

Cybersecurity risk often comes down to a few foundational habits.

Key best practices include keeping software updated, using strong and unique passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and staying alert to phishing attempts. Even simple steps, like avoiding reused passwords or delaying software updates, can significantly increase risk exposure.

Building strong cybersecurity habits is an important part of protecting both personal and organizational networks. Learn more in our recent webinar, held in partnership with the CISA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_paA-lI1n3I

Maintaining your ministry's facilities can be complex, but proactive property care and risk management are essential to protecting your community and ensuring long-term insurability. Next month, Insurance Board is partnering with Disciples Church Extension Fund for a live roundtable discussion focused on practical strategies for property stewardship.

We are pleased to welcome leaders from both organizations – Chad Cunningham and James Howard from Insurance Board, alongside Rev. Dr. Courtney Stange-Tregear and James Michel from Disciples Church Extension Fund – to share insights on deferred maintenance, building inspections, current insurance market trends, and available loss control resources.

Registration is now open! Reserve your spot today: https://www.insuranceboard.org/webinar-registration

Feedback like this reinforces the importance of practical, proactive safety education and resources!

We are grateful to support ministries and organizations as they work to strengthen safety practices, protect their people, and care for the spaces they serve.

Playground safety is an important part of maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for children and families.

Regular inspections of playground equipment, surfacing, and surrounding areas can help identify potential hazards before they lead to injury. Proper design, maintenance, and routine checks all play a role in reducing risk.

Learn more about playground safety best practices:https://www.insuranceboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/PlaygroundDesign_CPSC_Pub325_2011.pdf

Proactive maintenance is one of the best ways to protect your property and reduce the risk of preventable losses.

Watch this message from Loss Control Director Chad Cunningham to learn about our new Best Practices for Property Protection and Loss Prevention guide, created in collaboration with Marsh. The resource includes maintenance best practices, lessons learned from real loss history, and a maintenance interval guide to help support your property and facilities teams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0n5K7-mg5U