Protecting churches in st louis region since 1883

Insurance Coverage Built Specifically for Churches.

One storm, One lawsuit, One missed clause..
and decades of ministry work can vanish.

We specialize exclusively in insurance for churches and nonprofit ministries, uncovering hidden risks and closing the coverage gaps standard policies miss.

When your ministry faces risk, the wrong coverage can cost your calling.

Most churches discover their policy’s gaps only after disaster strikes. We’ve seen ministries lose sanctuaries, programs, and peace of mind, all because they trusted generic business coverage.

Property Damage

From storms to theft, most policies miss what matters most — your sanctuary.

Liability & Accidents

One volunteer injury or visitor accident can create lawsuits that threaten your mission.

Policy Limitations

Many policies have limits and exclusions that leave critical parts of your ministry unprotected.

That’s why we built Church Insurance Management.
Coverage created for ministries, not corporations.

Comprehensive protection designed around how ministries actually operate.

Because every church, school, and camp deserves coverage that honors its mission.

Church & Worship Insurance

Protect your sanctuary, staff, and Sunday services from unexpected claims.

Religious School & Daycare Insurance

Coverage that safeguards your classrooms, teachers, and families.

Staff, Leadership & Liability Coverage

From pastors to volunteers, ensure your leaders and teams are protected against personal or legal exposure

Our coverage isn’t just about policies: it’s about keeping ministries open, active, and thriving no matter what comes

A Legacy of Protection That Spans Generations

Church Insurance Management is backed by The Charles L. Crane Agency – the oldest independent insurance agency west of the Mississippi.

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Years protecting ministries

We’ve stood with churches through fires, floods, and generations.

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Years of Combined Wisdom

Our team has seen it all, from mission trips to volunteer accidents.

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States of Faithful Coverage

Wherever your ministry grows, we’re already there with you.

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Faith-Focused Carriers

We partner only with carriers who understand ministry risk.

For over a century, churches have trusted us to protect not just their buildings, but their calling.

Real Ministries, Real Protection

Faith-based organizations across the St. Louis region — and beyond — trust us to protect what matters most.
Here’s what they’re saying.

We have relied on Ed and his team to serve all of our insurance needs since September 2009. He has worked hard to keep us adequately covered while keeping our rates low. When claims have to be made or questions need to be answered we have always received prompt and complete service.
Thomas Viliocco, King of Kings Lutheran Church
Our church has been working with the Charles L. Crane Agency for a number of years.  They have always been very helpful in finding the best fit for our insurance needs and explaining how our existing coverage is working for us. When we have had to file claims, they have worked through the process with us to make sure our claims were correctly addressed.  I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone to help them through the complexities of church insurance.
Steve Arthur, Elder, Hope Church
We have been a client of the Crane Agency and Ed Politte for several years. As premiums have increased over the years, Ed has shopped our coverage and we are paying less today than we did in 2007, for better coverage. He makes sure we are getting the coverage we need at the best price. We would recommend him to your church.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

Give us 20 Minutes,
We’ll Give You Clarity.

In one free Ministry Risk Review, our specialists identify three coverage gaps or cost inefficiencies most churches don’t even know they have.