Bureau is proud to provide Churches with the confidence and security of tailored insurance which is nationally served and globally backed. We look forward to supporting your church’s insurance needs so that you can focus on what you’re really here for.
A quick read shows you straight away that it’s the detail of our policies and how they’re so well matched for your needs that truly sets us apart. We aren’t like the big insurers, offering standard policies in a one size fits all approach. At Bureau, we take the time to understand your insurance requirements properly before expertly advising on customised risk protection and insurance cover for your Church.
Bureau’s Material Damage policy protects the assets you own and operate both on location and away from the Church. Not all insurance policies fit the unique assets of individual Churches. Ours does, as it accurately covers the value of your Church Buildings, Contents and Plant and Equipment – including portable electronic equipment and musical equipment.
This policy is designed to ensure your Church continues to operate and remains in the same financial position you were in prior to any claim. Bureau’s Business Interruption Policy covers key attributes of everyday Church operations. A few examples of the items we cover include Tithes and Offerings, Loss of Rent and Additional Increased Costs of Working. It’s so important to not only have correct policy wording but to also have correct sums insured. Our knowledgeable staff understand the management structures of Churches, and will tailor Business Interruption cover perfectly designed for your Church and the activities you undertake.
At Bureau we understand the significant risk exposures that Churches have – including Christian Trusts, After school Programmes, Holiday Programmes, Preaching, Teaching, Counselling, Pre-Schools, Camps, and Extreme Sporting Activities. Churches also face risk exposures relating to Employment Agreements, Church Trustees Obligations and Professional Advice.
Our liability wordings include:
We’d love to discuss how we can help protect your Church’s future – just call us on 0800 265 368 and we’ll get the ball rolling.
The Claims process is identified below:
Bureau will work directly with your insurers on your behalf.
We are proudly New Zealand owned, and look forward to supporting your insurance needs. Here’s a little bit more about us:
Mark has worked in the insurance industry since leaving school and has acquired over 30 years’ experience across both insurer and broking sectors. He is a Chartered Insurance Broker, Registered Financial Advisor and has a vested interest in Bureau Insurance.
His career included development of Insurance Schemes for industry groups and the management of sales and profitability for the Wellington branch of NZ’s largest insurer. Consequently, he is a skilled negotiator and uses his in-depth knowledge of insurer requirements to present each client’s unique risk profile in the most beneficial way.
He believes insurance is one of the most important contracts you will ever arrange, yet it is probably given the least amount of attention. As a qualified ‘Insurance Risk Specialist’, his aim is to help you identify risk exposures and plan ways to minimise them using exclusive policies, especially designed for church and missionary related organisations.
Mark is also a committed Christian and has been involved in church leadership, men’s ministries and home group development. His desire is to help safeguard church ministries and their charitable work in the wider community.
Contact Mark | 021 848 345 | mark@bureauinsurance.co.nz
Bernie has worked in the insurance industry for nearly 40 years. After 23 years culminating in leadership positions within one of NZ’s largest insurance companies, he moved to insurance broking so that he could be dealing direct with customers.
For the last 10 years Bernie has owned his own broking company, Meridian General Brokers Limited. As a business owner, he knows first-hand the challenges faced by those who run businesses and NFP organisations. He also has a vested interest in ensuring that customers’ interests are kept front of mind and they receive excellent service.
Bernie is a Chartered Insurance Broker, a Registered Financial Adviser and holds a Diploma in Business (Insurance Management).
Contact Bernie | 021 755 183 | bernie@bureauinsurance.co.nz
Gordon is the former owner of Bureau Insurance and has been faithfully looking after the insurance needs of Churches of New Zealand since 2014. He has built up a strong reputation for knowledge of the wider Church sector and a high level service ethic. He has been looking for people with the same traits to take over the business and further grow Bureau’s unique Church insurance offering.
With effect from 1st December 2017, ownership has passed to Meridian General Bureau Limited who will also trade as Bureau Insurance using the same formats and processes you have previously enjoyed.
Gordon will continue in a consultancy role to ensure a smooth transition for you and support the new team as they are introduced over the coming months. He is excited to pass on the reigns to people who are also passionate to support the invaluable work of churches in their communities.
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Insurance Risk Specialist
M +64 21 848 345
P +64 4 555 0453
Normal business hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday
For emergency claims outside of these hours, refer to our claims page
