Circuit and District insurance
Methodist Insurance has provided specialist insurance to protect churches since 1872.
We understand that Circuits and Districts are part of the structure of the Methodist church and have unique insurance requirements. Our experienced team can help you decide on the best cover for your circumstances.
Circuit and District insurance policy highlights
Our Circuit and District Shield policy is designed to provide cover for a variety of risks including:
- Public and products liability - cover for Circuit or District activities including: day-to-day operations, outreach work, and organised events.
- Employers’ liability - to cover Circuit or District employees and authorised volunteers.
- Trustee indemnity - Personal liability insurance for Circuit or District trustees
- Money - Circuit or District money up to a limit of £5,000, including damage to a safe during a theft or attempted theft.
- Theft by officials - for loss of Circuit or District money caused by theft by any person in your service with a responsibility for money.
- Property damage - protection for your office buildings and contents
- Temporary accommodation - following insured damage to a manse.
- Business equipment - insured for use away from the church.
- Loss of income - Including rent and alternative accommodation following an event insured under the property damage section.
- Legal expenses and legal helpline - expert advice and support from DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company Ltd.
- Personal accident - in the event of accidental injury or death during the course of your work for the church.
The summary of cover gives more details on the main features and benefits of the product, as well as any significant exclusions and conditions.
The policy contains full details of the benefits and exclusions.
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Frequently asked questions
We have a Property Owners policy which provides enhanced cover for manses and residential properties. As your Circuit and District policy falls due for renewal we will be offering cover on this new product.
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company provides the legal expenses cover, and you should refer to your policy wording for details of the cover.
To make a claim, please ring DAS directly on:
- 0345 601 2791 (UK only)
- + 44 (0) 1452 875 985 (outside UK).
We provide a variety of guides, templates, and tools to help Methodist Churches manage risks. You can find advice on various topics in the risk management section.
Our claims team will be happy to help – you can call them on 0345 606 1331.
Documents
Church insurance articles
Managing health and safety in your church
Keeping all those involved with your church and its activities safe is very important. Nobody wants to see anyone suffer an injury.
Church survey and valuation
As a Methodist Insurance church customer, you have access to our team of risk management surveyors.
Organising church events
All entertainment events are subject to the Health and Safety at Work Act. These are the key points to consider when planning and hosting church events and activities.
When to contact us
It is important that you let us know about certain activities and changes at your church. We can provide help and advice and in some cases we may need to adjust your insurance cover.
Church insurance administration
Our Church Shield policy made simple.
Church building works
When planning extensions or alterations to your church this is described as building works. While these works are in progress, it’s important you have adequate insurance in place.
Protecting your Methodist church
To help protect your church, we summarise below some of the things you can do and provide details of where to get more information.
Legal expenses
Here you''ll find an overview of the cover provided in our church insurance policy and details of how to get legal advice or make a claim.