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Michael J. Allison | Vice President, Chief Counsel and Secretary at Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
Specializing in church law, ministry liability, and insurance issues that affect religious institutions, Michael Allison has provided legal guidance to Brotherhood Mutual, the company’s policyholders, and other religious organizations regarding ministry legal issues for the past 20 years.
He was instrumental in helping develop Brotherhood Mutual's LegalAssistance program, an online resource for legal advice associated with liability issues, risk management, and potential lawsuits against churches. Michael joined Brotherhood Mutual in 1989, serving as litigation specialist and manager of casualty claims. Today, he oversees the company's legal, compliance, and research and development operations.
Michael is a licensed attorney in Indiana, a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, and a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter. He is an active member of the Insurance Institute of Indiana and has served as chairman of the trade association's legislative steering committee and as a member of the association's executive committee.
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15-Passenger Vans
Q | Should our vans have child restraints?Read our expert's answer >
Appropriate Childcare Adult/Child Ratios
Q | What is the legal volunteer to child ratio when supervising elementary students?Read our expert's answer >
Church Bylaws
Q | What problems could we create by amending them?Read our expert's answer >
Creating a Church Safety Team
Q | Ways to implement a Protection Ministry at your church.Read our expert's answer >
Insurance Coverage for Offering Blood Pressure Checks at Church
Q | Do we need special coverage beyond the liability insurance we already have?Read our expert's answer >
Liability for Hired Workers
Q | Can we be liable if someone is injured while mowing church lawn?Read our expert's answer >
Screening Host Families
Q | Is our church required to perform background checks on families hosting our youth?Read our expert's answer >
Screening Volunteers for Visitation Ministries
Q | Do we need to do background checks on adults who will be visiting shut-ins?Read our expert's answer >
Signing Checks
Q | What liability do I have as a check signer for my church?Read our expert's answer >
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