Is Walking Alongside a Third Sacrament?
"Our sacraments are baptism and the Eucharist," Bishop Dan Schwerin says. "They are gifts for pilgrims, a bath and a meal. Surely walking alongside is another ancient embodiment of Jesus…
About
The Northern Illinois Conference’s Property and Casualty insurance program provides claim advocacy for property, liability, and workers’ compensation losses; calculates the annual insurance allocation/premium; and develops safe environments for conference churches, volunteers, and visitors.
Contact
Elizabeth Stahl
Director of Risk Management and Ministry Protection
Phone: 872-810-0874
2026 Insurance Information Summary & Claim Reporting
The 2026 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 coverage, deductibles, and limits that apply to each respective church, camp, and ministry enrolled in the NICUM Property and Casualty Insurance Program.
Payments
Send premium payments to: P.O. Box 8246, Carol Stream, IL 60197-8246
2026 Claim Reporting Contacts
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.
Resources
Developing Risk Management and Safety Programs
- Risk Management MO
- Top Ten Safety Questions for Leaders and Others
- Emergency Procedures Manual
- Emergency Safety Procedures for Houses of Worship
- Slip, Trip & Fall Guidebook
- Protecting the Cookie Jar
Church Staff and Volunteer Drivers
All staff and volunteers who drive for ministry purposes—whether transporting youth to a retreat, picking up supplies, or delivering food for an event—must follow the policy guidelines. This includes completing motor vehicle reports (MVRs) for all drivers and, when applicable, background checks.
Following are the policies and information on receiving background check reports.
- NIC Church Staff & Volunteer Driver Policy
- Motor Vehicle Report & Background Check Information through Trusted Employees (contact details and fees)
By implementing this policy, we safeguard our congregations, ministries, and mission while being responsible stewards of our shared insurance resources.
Space Sharing
Violent Intruder Materials
- Active Shooter Pocket Guide
- ALICE Plan
- Active Shooter in a House of Worship (National Disaster Interfaith Network)
- Protecting Places of Worship
- Violent Intruder Preparedness Training PowerPoint® Slides (Philadelphia Insurance)
- Violent Intruder Preparedness Training Slides as PDF (Philadelphia Insurance)
- Avoid/Deny/Defend Flyer
Workers' Compensation Poster
Illinois law requires employers to display a Workers’ Compensation poster in a location that is easily accessible to employees. It provides easily located information should an employee need it.
Ministry Protection Memos
Concise flyers that describe how to keep your church buildings, grounds, programs, and assets safe.
