Foreign Liability for Churches
Many of these trips are taken with the mistaken assumption the church's insurance policies will cover them.
Virtually all churches on occasion send members or employees on mission trips or speaking engagements outside the United States. Many of these trips are taken with the mistaken assumption the church’s insurance policies will cover them. In other situations, coverage may be purchased for injuries the person traveling might sustain without realizing there are many other things that can happen for which there is no coverage.
Did you know that regardless of where a complaint occurs, an organization managed in the U.S. can be sued in the U.S.? The number of legal suits brought in the U.S. from outside entities is growing, as are the settlements arising from such suits.
Mishaps that are handled with ease in the U.S. can snowball on foreign soil, where domestic policies will not provide adequate coverages. Who assumes the risk when an employee becomes seriously ill, crashes a rental car, or is detained by foreign authorities? Are you covered if a laptop
As a rule, church insurance policies provide protection in the U.S., Canada, and their territories or possessions. It’s possible a church representative could cause an injury or have an auto accident in another country. This could result in a lawsuit in the U.S. If this happens, t
For this reason, we recommend every church consider purchasing a Foreign Liability policy any time they send someone abroad. While the minimum premium on these policies is $2,500 (and we have never seen one cost more) and might seem expensive, they may include many benefits, including:
Commercial General Liability
Provides a safety net if your church is taken to court as the result of an injury in a foreign country.
Employers Responsibility
Voluntary compensation and related coverages that address accidents and illnesses abroad.
24/7 Access to Professionals
These professionals are thoroughly familiar with local customs, languages, and pertinent regulations.
Cost of Repatriation
When an employee is injured overseas, the cost to bring them back is covered.
Kidnap & Extortion
Pays the ransom if employees or their families are kidnapped outside the U.S.
Automobile Liability
In case a rented or borrowed vehicle is insured inadequately.
Commercial Property
Protects against damage and destruction of property outside the U.S.
If your church is considering a trip outside the U.S. give us a call. We can help you decide if a Foreign Liability policy is something you should have.