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Church & Ministry Insurance

Coverage built for churches and ministries — buildings, liability, volunteers, vans, and your board — from an agency that insures more than 80 Ohio churches.

We currently insure more than 80 churches across Ohio, and that experience shapes every church policy we build. Ministries face exposures most businesses never do — volunteers, children’s programs, counseling, events, and board decisions — and they need coverage a congregation can afford.

What we cover for churches

  • Buildings and contents — sanctuaries, fellowship halls, parsonages, stained glass, organs, and sound equipment
  • General liability for injuries at services, events, and on church property
  • Sexual misconduct and abuse liability for children’s, youth, and care ministries
  • Directors and officers liability for your board, trustees, and elders
  • Pastoral counseling liability
  • Volunteer protection, including volunteer accident coverage
  • Church vans and buses, plus hired and non-owned auto for members who drive for the church
  • Crime and employee dishonesty to protect offerings and funds
  • Cyber coverage for online giving and member records
  • Umbrella liability for higher limits

Built around how your ministry operates

A small country congregation and a large church with a school, daycare, and weekly events need very different programs. We start with a walk-through of your buildings, ministries, and activities, then compare church programs from multiple carriers so you get the coverage your ministry needs without paying for what it doesn’t.

Help beyond the policy

We help with certificates when outside groups use your building, coverage for mission trips and special events, and an annual review so your values and limits keep up as your congregation grows.

Call your nearest office or request a quote to start a church coverage review.

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In their words

Clients who count on us.

The last 5 years have been a bit hectic for the Scurti’s. A new car, a new home, and even a new business. McBane has been there every step of the way. The agency’s attention to detail and willingness to take questions at any time via phone or email has brought us so much peace of mind as we’ve completed these important investments. After many years of efficient, cost-effective services, I’m proud to say that the McBane team has become more than advisors; they are trusted friends who will be alongside us in the future.
Evan and Carol Scurti
We’ve always found McBane Insurance to be there when you need them. They have gone out of their way to earn our business and have even contacted us to tell us about less-expensive insurance options with better coverage. We highly recommend Reece Kelly and McBane Insurance.
Mike and Gwen Sullivan
McBane is a company that is built on honesty and integrity. We have found that each employee that we work with has the same intangibles and we are always treated with the utmost respect. There is never a question that we haven’t had answered and we have always been given an explanation. The City of Heath is fortunate to have them as a working partner.
Jay MorrowCity Auditor, City of Heath
The McBane Insurance agency has provided us with knowledgeable, efficient, personable, and prompt service! This is the type of service that has the client first in mind! Our liability, fleet, and cyber insurance that McBane has provided has increased our coverage at a lower cost. I highly recommend McBane for all of your insurance needs.
Melissa BakerTreasurer, United Local School District
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FAQ

Church questions, answered.

How many churches does McBane insure?

We currently insure more than 80 churches across Ohio. That experience helps us spot the gaps that generic business policies leave for ministries.

Are our volunteers covered?

Volunteers can be covered for liability while serving your church, and many policies offer volunteer accident coverage for injuries. We'll make sure the people who serve your congregation are protected.

Do we need abuse and molestation coverage?

Yes. Most general liability policies exclude or tightly limit abuse claims, so a church with children's, youth, or care ministries should carry dedicated sexual misconduct and abuse liability. Carriers may ask about screening and supervision practices.

Does our policy cover the church van or members driving for church events?

Church-owned vans and buses need commercial auto coverage. Hired and non-owned auto coverage protects the church when members drive their own vehicles for church business or events.

What about the parsonage and special events?

Parsonages can be included on the church's property program, and we can add coverage for festivals, fundraisers, and events you host or hold off site.

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