General Conference 2020 (2024) Updates
The UMC General Conference (postponed from 2020) came to order on the morning of April 23. Follow daily reports focusing on topics of interest to Northern Illinois Conference readers.
The Northern Illinois Conference’s Property and Casualty program includes: providing claim advocacy for Property, Liability and Workers’ Compensation losses, calculation of the annual insurance allocation/premium and development of a safe environment for Conference churches, volunteers, and visitors.
Dwayne Jackson, Director of Risk Management and Ministry Protection (Insurance)
Email: djackson@umcnic.org
Phone: 312.783.5945
Checks should be sent to: PO Box 8246, Carol Stream IL 60197-8246
The 2023 Insurance Summary and Claim Reporting Instructions serve as a resource for understanding the Conference’s Master Insurance Program. The information provides a high-level overview of the various lines of coverages, deductibles and limits that apply to each respective church, camp & ministry enrolled in the NICUMC Property & Casualty Insurance Program. Click here to download the NICUMC Insurance Summary & Claim Reporting Instructions.
Illinois law requires the 2023 Workers’ Compensation Poster to be displayed in a location that is easily accessible to employees should an employee require information on the NICUMC Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier. Click here to download.
Contact information for reporting claims to NICUMC insurance carriers and contacts to direct questions regarding apportionments and property & casualty insurance. Click here to download contact information.
The following links provide information on development of risk management and safety programs.
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