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50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Insurance Solutions for Catholic Organisations
Established in 1975, we serve as the dedicated insurance advisory body for Catholic Dioceses, Religious Orders, and Charities across England, Wales, and Scotland. Our expertise lies in providing tailored insurance solutions through the Catholic National Mutual Ltd, the Catholic Church's own insurance company, ensuring coverage specifically designed for the unique needs of Catholic organisations. With over four decades of experience, we combine deep sector knowledge with a commitment to risk management, offering Property, Liability, Legal Expenses, and Travel Insurance as core components of our CIS Scheme. Our non-profit approach prioritises value for clients, leveraging long-standing relationships with insurers to deliver high limits, broad cover, and minimal excesses. We distinguish ourselves through exclusive access to CNM's mutual insurance model, which reinvests profits into the Catholic community while funding critical risk management initiatives.Our services extend beyond insurance to include legal advice, health and safety support, and a dedicated healthcare trust, reflecting our holistic approach to client needs. As a trusted intermediary, we manage administrative complexities, ensuring seamless policy renewals and claims handling while maintaining transparency and accountability. Our team's sector-specific expertise ensures clients receive guidance that aligns with both regulatory requirements and the mission of Catholic institutions. We remain committed to evolving our offerings to address emerging risks, ensuring Catholic organisations can focus on their core missions with confidence.
Services
Property Insurance
Liability Insurance
Legal Expenses Insurance
Travel Insurance
Healthcare Trust
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive access to the Catholic Church's own insurance company, CNM.
- Our non-profit model ensures maximum value for Catholic organisations.
- We provide tailored risk management advice specific to Catholic institutions.
- Our team has over 45 years' experience serving the Catholic community's needs.
- We manage complex administrative processes for seamless policy renewals.
Services
Property Insurance
Our Property Insurance protects Catholic institutions' physical assets against risks like fire, theft, and natural disasters. Tailored to cover churches, schools, and administrative buildings, this policy includes high limits with minimal excesses. Backed by the Catholic National Mutual Ltd, it ensures swift reinstatement of facilities critical to community operations.
Liability Insurance
Liability Insurance safeguards organisations against claims arising from injuries or property damage. Specifically designed for Catholic entities, coverage extends to public interactions, events, and employment practices. Our policies include legal defence costs and compensation payments, ensuring financial security for dioceses and charities.
Legal Expenses Insurance
This service covers legal costs related to employment disputes, contract issues, and regulatory compliance. Access to our in-house solicitor provides expert guidance, while policy benefits include tribunal representation and settlement negotiations. Essential for managing risks inherent in operating Catholic institutions.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance protects clergy and staff during official trips, covering medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage. Special provisions apply to pilgrimage groups and international missions, ensuring continuity of pastoral work without financial disruption from unforeseen travel issues.
Healthcare Trust
Our Healthcare Trust offers private medical treatment options for clergy and staff, including specialist consultations and diagnostic tests. Designed to address occupational health needs, this benefit supports wellbeing through expedited access to care while maintaining alignment with Catholic healthcare principles and ethical standards.
Questions
What makes Catholic Insurance Service unique?
We are the only insurance intermediary accessing coverage from the Catholic Church's own insurer, CNM, with profits reinvested into the Catholic community.
How do I make a claim?
Log in to our Members Area for guidance, or contact us during office hours. For emergencies outside these times, call Sedgwick on 0345 604 8580.
What insurance types do you offer?
Our core offerings include Property, Liability, Legal Expenses, and Travel Insurance, with additional support for Motor Fleet and Engineering cover.
Are you regulated?
Yes, our partner insurer CNM is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, ensuring compliance with rigorous financial standards.
Do you serve non-Catholic organisations?
Our services are specifically tailored for Catholic dioceses, religious orders, and affiliated charities, ensuring sector-specific expertise and coverage.