Sanctuary – Plus

Church Insurance for the 21st Century Church

Since 1963 Brokerforce has been insuring Churches, Missions and Para-church organizations for property, general liability, abuse liability, crime and directors and officer’s liability. Licensed in all Provinces and territories in Canada (excluding QC and NF) we have been assisting churches with the essential insurance coverage for their ministries. Large to small, urban to rural, we are able to assist your church with this coverage.

Why choose Sanctuary-Plus and Brokerforce Insurance Inc. to deal with over another insurance firm or coverage?

Strength of insurance carrier

Lombard Canada has been a consistent performing company and has excellent management at Fairfax Financial and Northbridge Financial. They have been doing business in Canada for over 100 years.

Strength of insurance broker

Brokerforce has been representing clients and Churches since 1963. Licensed in all provinces and territories of Canada (excluding QC and NF)

Strength of product

The Sanctuary-Plus coverage has been with Lombard Canada since 1995, and has had consistent rating, underwriting, profitability and claim service. The Sanctuary-Plus coverage is held by churches from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island.

Strength of our people

We have no obligation to any organization other than the individual client. We do not use marketing affiliations that could compromise our position in dealing with evangelical and fundamental Christian churches and ministries. Although businesses are not “Christian” our management and staff are and committed to assisting local churches with advice and coverage, even if the church is not a client. We have been doing business since 1963, and have a loyal clientele.

Added value

• Abuse Protection Information: We have been distributing Sanctuary-Plus Reduce the Risk Child Protection Training information since 1996 and teaching “abuse prevention/protection” seminars to local churches, Awana groups, missions and Para-church organizations. We are recognized by Awana, Christian Service Brigade and many camps as the go-to people for advice on abuse protection. We have three instructors, two in Ontario and one in Alberta teaching courses on this subject.
  
  
• Property Inspection Report: We will have the insurance company inspect your church properties and make recommendations for both property and liability exposures. We will also provide you with a current MSB Replacement cost report making sure that you have proper values on your properties. There is no charge for this service.
  
  
• Special Risk Accident Coverage: A $100,000 accident policy for church members/adherents and participants for injuries sustained during church activities, anywhere in the world. $2,500,000 Aggregate loss.
  
  
• Legal Assist: Legal assistance and advice to churches with a phone call, is included in the coverage.
  
  
• Congregation Coverage: We have the Sanctuary-Plus Congregation insurance coverage for members and adherents cars, homes, cottage, mobile homes and boats. This is available to all members and adherents of our churches/missions.
  
  
• Missionary Coverage: We have the Sanctuary-Plus Returning Missionary coverage for overseas missionaries returning to Canada without recent experience. They return to Canada at a driving record 6 with a valid provincial licence.
  
  
• The Difference is Friendliness: Our brokerage representation is low key and grows from referrals by satisfied clients. We meet you in your homes, churches and work hard at being friendly and helpful.

What our Customers are Saying about Us

"The Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada has had a long association with Brokerforce as our national insurance broker. They also service the insurance needs of many of our Fellowship churches across Canada. Brokerforce has made a special effort to understand the special needs of churches and take time and effort to customize policies for them, always making sure there is adequate coverage."

Brian Baxter, Church Ministries Director

"It has been my pleasure to have been associated with Brokerforce Insurance for over twenty years. My dealings with them have been both personal and professional and in either case I have been more than satisfied. They have been fair in all the dealings we have had and are more than willing to take the time to answer any questions or concerns . When it comes to claims they have always been on top of things making the experience as stress free as possible.

When one of our church plants is ready to begin I have no hesitation in getting them to contact Brokerforce for their insurance needs. In the same manner I would do the same for anyone seeking a good insurance broker."

Rev. Paul Percy
Church Planting Director
The Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada /
FEB CENTRAL Region

"Brokerforce has insured our congregation for over ten years, from rented space to our own building. Our new church building, fully insured, was at the wallboard stage and we were looking forward to using our new premises soon. An arsonist set a fire which burnt down most of the church. Within hours of the fire Brokerforce had an adjuster on the site who worked with the architect and the building superintendent. Decisions were made on site to move ahead as quickly as possible. The site was cleaned in a matter of days and construction begun again to a completed building. Brokerforce gave Westney Heights Baptist Church personal service and went to bat for us to ensure our claim was expedited and construction could begin again ASAP.

I can recommend Brokerforce highly."

Jack Hannah
Pastor of Westney Heights Baptist Church, Ajax, Ontario

"Just a short note to express to you our deep appreciation for the wonderful service you have provided In Touch Ministries for our insurance needs regarding general insurance and liability insurance for 12 years.

You have a wonderful staff who arc very helpful when we need advice or counsel, from Bonny who directs the calls to Karen who handles our account. It is a pleasure to work with your company.

Thanks again for your help and service."

Yours in His Service,
Art Brooker, In Touch Ministries of Canada, Markham ON