I hope you all survived the frigid February temperatures that made their way through the United States and are enjoying the sneak peek into warmer spring weather that March provides! I want to take a moment to highlight a few important pieces of information to be aware of:

Effective February 1, 2021, www.safechurch.com migrated to www.guideone.com/safechurch.

• The SafeChurch resource library (e.g., checklists, videos, etc.) was moved to create a “one stop shop” for all safety resources. This should simplify the search process and result in a better experience for policyholders as well.

Minimum deductible requirements are changing effective May 1, 2021.

• GuideOne will be requiring the following minimum deductibles based on TIV:
  • $2,500 for TIV under $5M
  • $5,000 for TIV between $5M-$10M
  • $10,000 for TIV greater than $10M
• Change in coverage notices will be sent automatically to your insureds upon policy renewal.

Master Programs continue to gain momentum and success.

We have had a lot of recent success in writing GAP and Master Programs! When you have the opportunity to write a number of religious organization risks within a denomination, keep GuideOne in mind. We have a dedicated team of underwriters with expertise in writing group programs and offer specialized members-only coverage tailored to each organization. Please let me know if you are interested in learning more about Master opportunities, and I would be happy to discuss what GuideOne can offer.

I look forward to meeting together again soon!

Casey

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.