text: Spring has sprung! With that, many churches are taking advantage of the nicer weather and seeing an increase in events, outdoor activities, and driving/being on-the-go. While some churches strictly use church vehicles if driving is necessary, many churches' employees and volunteers often drive personal vehicles for church-related activities. In these instances, it is important to remember that securing hired/non-owned auto coverage is recommended because of the additional protection it can provide your ministry. Does your church need hired/non-owned auto coverage? Get a free quote today! If a church employee or volunteer is driving their personal vehicle for a church-related activity (for example, dropping off a deposit, delivering food, driving someone home from services, etc.) and an accident occurs, your church could be responsible for damages and injuries due to vicarious liability. However, if you have hired/non-owned auto coverage in place, you may benefit from the additional protection it offers for things that are not covered by personal or commercial auto coverage. Even if a church employee or volunteer gets into an accident and has personal auto coverage, that personal coverage may not cover all of the damages and it is likely that your church could also be liable for damages since the employee or volunteer was performing church-related activities. Also, consider that commercial auto coverage should cover employees in the event of an accident while driving church vehicles, but it may not cover church-related accidents that happen in a personal vehicle unless hired/non-owned auto is part of the commercial auto policy.
  Hired/non-owned auto insurance is purchased in addition to your church's commercial auto coverage. It is designed to address incidents when accidents occur while an employee or volunteer is driving their personal vehicle for church-related activities.
  If your church does not currently have hired/non-owned auto coverage in place or if you'd like to get a free quote that might allow you to switch and save, UMIP can help! Contact one of our dedicated representatives today at 866-203-0777. Or, click here to request a quote online.