Most church general liability policies contain an assault and battery exclusion buried in the fine print. Here’s what that means when a confrontation on your property turns into a claim, and how to make sure your congregation isn’t left without coverage.

Before a growing congregation signs a lease on a new property, zoning law can make or break the entire plan. Here’s what churches need to know about special use permits, variance applications, and the real cost of skipping this step.

When a senior pastor steps away unexpectedly, organizational stability can unravel fast. Clergy disability and life insurance protects both the ministry family and the congregation from the financial disruption that follows.

Church basketball leagues, volleyball tournaments, and after-school programs are a major ministry investment. Here’s why standard church policies often exclude these activities and what coverage athletic programs actually require.

Off-site events carry liability exposure that your in-church policy may not follow. Here’s what every congregation needs to review before the next retreat, camp, or off-site ministry event.

Church insurance policies are dense, technical documents. Here’s a practical guide to understanding declarations pages, exclusions, and limits so your board knows exactly what your coverage does and doesn’t include.

Every contractor, caterer, bouncer, and cleaning crew on church property creates liability exposure. Learn what certificates of insurance to require and why additional insured status matters.

Sunday School classrooms carry more liability than most church boards realize. Learn how general liability, sexual abuse endorsements, and volunteer accident coverage actually stitch together when a claim happens.

Church administrators hand out waivers expecting them to be legal shields. In Massachusetts, they're not. A waiver signed by a parent on behalf of a minor has limited enforceability. Here's what waivers actually do and how to draft one that works.

New England churches have aging buildings. Slate roofs, bell towers, and wooden steeples are beautiful and expensive to maintain. Insurance companies see maintenance records first, before they pay claims.

Dram shop liability applies to churches. Communion wine is low-risk, but a fundraiser gala with wine and beer puts you into territory where most church policies have gaps. Here's what to look for.

You have D&O insurance. Your board members still might not be protected. The gap is usually in your bylaws. An indemnification clause needs to work alongside your D&O policy, and most churches have missed this connection.

VBS week is the highest-risk period for most congregations. Your general liability policy covers the basics, but critical gaps in volunteer coverage, participant waivers, and off-site activities could leave you exposed.