I always enjoy this time of year, as so many things begin to change. Baseball season is upon us, and my beloved St. Louis Cardinals signed Nolan Arenado. The nasty winter weather is hopefully in the past, and the plants and flowers that have been dormant for months will begin opening up, signaling a new season.

At GuideOne, we are working hard to signal a new season with our products, processes and people. We are not satisfied to give you just an insurance policy that will only protect a church, nonprofit, school or small business, but want to give you a product that stands out in a crowded market.

Just as my Major League Baseball team added a standout player to their roster, we have done the same by adding MinistrySafe and Abuse Prevention Systems (APS) to our GuideVantage value-added offerings. This relationship will make sexual abuse prevention trainings, resources and consulting more accessible for policyholders in our Religious Organization, Nonprofit & Human Services, and Education niches.

Through our GuideVantage program, GuideOne policyholders can receive a discount of $100 off their first year’s annual membership fee of $250. The membership gives policyholders access to an online dashboard for managing and monitoring their organizations’ trainings and additional services. 

Read more about this GuideVantage offering here.

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions at 636-688-4216 or BCarriger@guideone.com .

Thank you for your continued partnership. I look forward to working together to grow your business.

-Brad

Writing Nonprofit & Human Services with GuideOne

More than ever, we've seen the role nonprofits have in helping communities thrive. At GuideOne, we want to help these organizations thrive, too. We offer custom insurance coverages and GuideVantage offerings that include free or significantly discounted risk management solutions for a variety of nonprofit and human services organizations. Check out our appetite for each of the segments we’re writing in:

Forms & Coverage Updates

As part of the transition to PolicyCenter, several GuideOne forms and coverages were updated, including Nonprofit & Human Services product enhancements. View this map to see where we have our PolicyCenter forms and product enhancements.

GuideVantage in Focus

Strategos – Safety and Security training

GuideOne policyholders have access to safety training and consulting to help prepare them for potential armed intruder incidents. Strategos International, a leader in training businesses, churches and schools to respond to active shooters and violent intruders, provides our policyholders access to a variety of web-based and onsite training modules at discounted rates through our GuideVantage program.

Noteworthy, GuideOne’s own Brian Gleason, Senior Risk Manager, will be presenting on child protection and abuse prevention at the National Christian Protectors Conference, sponsored by Strategos International, in Kansas City, MO March 25-27.

Risk Control Tips: Stay Safe This Spring

As the seasons change, so do the weather-related risks. GuideOne’s risk control experts gathered tips to help policyholders prepare their properties and people for the severe storms that can come this time of year. Read and share the safety resources below:

• Why You Should Take Storm Damage Seriously
• Flooding Preparedness

Tips for a Safe Easter Celebration

COVID-19 restrictions vary across the country, so plans for Easter celebrations may vary, too. For religious organizations planning in-person services and/or activities, our Senior Risk Manager shared these tips for preparing a safe Easter celebration.