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Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company

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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]

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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]

References

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

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