Business Details
43 Years
experience
Insurance Solutions for Houses of Worship
Founded in 1983 by Richard Riddle and his family, Church & Casualty Insurance Agency has grown to become one of the largest insurers of houses of worship in the Southwestern United States. Our core values of community, service, learning, and innovation drive our approach to providing tailored insurance solutions. With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in addressing the unique needs of religious organizations through comprehensive coverage and expert guidance. Our team collaborates with partners like Mesa Network to deliver critical HR and legal updates, ensuring clients stay informed on evolving regulations. Headquartered in Irvine, California, our team members operate across the Southwest, offering personalized service through live support and on-site visits.Our leadership team, including professionals with certifications like SPHR, CIC, and CPCU, brings decades of industry expertise to every client interaction. We prioritize lifelong learning and innovation to adapt to changing market conditions and emerging risks. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our focus on superior customer service and practical problem-solving for religious institutions. The agency continues to expand its resources, including educational webinars on topics such as post-disaster insurance planning and peer-to-peer abuse prevention. Through consistent growth and dedication to our values, we remain steadfast in meeting the evolving insurance needs of houses of worship.
Services
Property Insurance
Liability Coverage
HR Consulting
Legal Updates
Risk Management
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We specialize in insurance for houses of worship with 40+ years of experience.
- Our team includes certified professionals with CIC, CPCU, and SPHR credentials.
- We provide practical HR resources and legal compliance guidance for religious employers.
- Our Southwest-based team offers personalized service through live support and on-site visits.
- We deliver educational resources including webinars on disaster recovery and abuse prevention.
Services
Property Insurance
We provide comprehensive property insurance solutions specifically designed for houses of worship. Our coverage protects against fire, theft, natural disasters, and other risks that could damage church buildings and assets. With expertise in the unique needs of religious institutions, we help congregations secure appropriate coverage for both traditional and historic structures.
Liability Coverage
Our liability insurance programs address the unique exposure areas faced by religious organizations. This includes protection for clergy activities, youth programs, community events, and facility rentals. We help churches navigate complex liability scenarios while maintaining compliance with state-specific regulations for nonprofit organizations.
HR Consulting
Through our partnership with Mesa Network, we offer HR consulting services that include policy development, employee handbook creation, and compliance guidance for California labor laws. Our industry-specific expertise helps religious employers navigate complex employment issues while maintaining their mission-driven focus.
Legal Updates
We deliver timely legal updates through webinars and in-person seminars covering California employment law changes, nonprofit regulations, and insurance compliance requirements. Our educational programs help religious institutions stay current with evolving legal standards affecting their operations and risk management practices.
Risk Management
Our risk management services include abuse prevention training, disaster preparedness planning, and safety protocol development. We collaborate with specialists like MinistrySafe to provide targeted resources that help religious organizations create safer environments while managing institutional liability risks effectively.
People
Carla
Co-Founder, Partner at Mesa Network
Human resources expert with 25+ years experience, SPHR-certified with BS in Organizational Leadership, specializing in employment law for religious organizations.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer for religious organizations?
We specialize in property and liability insurance tailored to houses of worship, including coverage for buildings, contents, clergy, and volunteer activities.
Do you provide HR resources for religious employers?
Yes, we offer HR consulting and legal updates through our partnership with Mesa Network, including webinars on California employment law compliance.
What risk management resources are available?
We provide webinars on topics like post-fire insurance recovery, peer-to-peer abuse prevention, and California labor law compliance for religious institutions.
How can I access your educational webinars?
Past webinars are available on demand through our website, covering subjects such as disaster preparedness, insurance trends, and legal updates for churches.
Do you serve areas outside California?
While headquartered in California, our team provides services across the Southwestern United States, including Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado.
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