Pros And Cons Of Church Insurance

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When you have property insurance on your religious facility, it will cover the things you own. For example, if someone steals the copper wiring in the AC, or if your building gets set on fire, property insurance will cover this. The second type of coverage that you have with church insurance is called liability insurance. This is what your church could be held liable for because of the actions of others. That includes if someone gets injured, damages property or hurts your reputation.

Because churches have grown increasingly vulnerable to false accusations and lawsuits, if someone claims harm, you want liability coverage to step in and cover you. Discuss the possibility of all exposures so that you can acquire adequate protection. What are

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