1. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 Chester Churchwarden’s Day Frequently asked questions

2. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 2 Our treasurer takes the collection home with him. Is the money covered ?

3. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 3 Our Church has been modified recently. Should we tell you about it ?

4. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 4 We keep our mower in a church member’s garage. Is it covered ?

5. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 5 We’re having a bouncy castle at our fete. Are we covered?

6. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 6 The insurance policy provides cover for the buildings and contents. What about the churchyard ?

7. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 7 We have suffered damage by vandals to headstones within the churchyard. Are we covered ?

8. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 8 Our churchyard is closed and the responsibility of the local council. Can we just ignore any defects to pavements ?

9. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 9 We organise events away from church. Do we need to arrange special cover ?

10. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 10 How often do we need to apply Smartwater?

11. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 11 Do we need to do risk assessments?

12. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 12 We have a lot of lead on our roof. Can we increase the cover for external metals?

13. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 13 Vandals have damaged a gravestone. Can we claim?

14. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 14 Can we use ladders in church?

15. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 15 We have been asked if there is any asbestos in our building. Do we need to find out?

16. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 16 Some church members volunteer to collect others and bring them to church. Are they covered?

17. © Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2007 17 If you need any help or support or think we can help, please do contact us – our advice is free Call 0845 777 3322 Email information@eigmail.com www.ecclesiastical.cominformation@eigmail.com Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc. (EIO) Reg. No. 24869. Ecclesiastical Insurance Group plc. (EIG) Reg. No. 1718196. Ecclesiastical Life Ltd. (ELL) Reg. No. 243111. Ecclesiastical Group Asset Management Ltd. (EGAM) Reg. No. 2170213. Allchurches Investment Management Services Ltd. (AIMS) Reg. No. 2170173. Allchurches Mortgage Company Ltd. (AMC) Reg. No. 1974218. All companies are registered in England at Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester GL1 1JZ UK. Tel: 01452 528533. EIO, ELL, EGAM & AIMS are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and are members of the Financial Ombudsman Service. EIO & ELL are members of the Association of British Insurers and AIMS is a member of the Investment Management Association. Ecclesiastical Financial Advisory Services Ltd.. Reg. No. 2046087. A member of Ecclesiastical Insurance Group of companies and the Financial Ombudsman Service. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.