Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company Explained

Brotherhood Mutual
Type:Mutual
Industry:Insurance
Location:Fort Wayne, Indiana United States
Key People:Mark Robison
(Chairman, President and CEO)
Products:Church/Ministry Insurance
Revenue:$393.8 million USD of Earned Premium (YE 2018)
Num Employees:Approximately 500 (YE 2019)
Homepage:www.brotherhoodmutual.com

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company is an American insurance company primarily serving churches and related institutions (such as Christian schools, camps, colleges). They are the second largest U.S. provider of property and casualty insurance to Christian churches and related ministries. Their corporate headquarters is in Fort Wayne, Indiana.[1] They were founded in 1917 by a group of evangelical Mennonites.[2]

Brotherhood Mutual provides insurance to more than 60,000 customers throughout the United States.[3] Types of insurance provided include property, liability, commercial auto, workers' compensation, and travel. They also provide payroll services and travel assistance services to churches, Christian schools, camps, colleges, nonprofits, and missions. Brotherhood Mutual is rated B++ (Good) by A.M. Best.[4]

Controversy

In 2007, Brotherhood Mutual denied coverage to the West Adrian United Church of Christ in Michigan, citing higher risks due to the church's endorsement of gay marriage [5]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Book: Leonard, R.L.H.C.S. . Legendary Locals of Fort Wayne . LEGENDARY LOCALS . 2015 . 978-1-4671-0210-0 . August 21, 2017 . 78.
  2. Book: Smith, W.H. . Mennonites in Illinois . Wipf & Stock Publishers . Studies in Anabaptist and Mennonite history . 2001 . 978-1-57910-771-0 . August 21, 2017 . 296.
  3. Web site: Who We Are. www.brotherhoodmutual.com. 3 January 2020.
  4. Web site: Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company - Company Profile - Best's Credit Rating Center. www3.ambest.com. 3 January 2020.
  5. Web site: Moll. Rob. Brotherhood Mutual Denies Insurance to Pro-Gay Church. 8 January 2008 . Christianity Today. August 20, 2017.