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Insurance & Risk Management for Youth Serving Organizations

No matter your role in youth leadership, we’re here to enhance your impact. Get tailored insurance to safeguard your mission, and get personal guidance from leading the experts on California compliance for youth serving organizations.

Your mission is one of a kind. Your insurance policy should be too.

Whether it’s insurance for field activities or coverage for large youth events—your organization faces unique challenges.

At ChurchWest, we specialize in property and liability coverage designed specifically for youth-serving organizations. Our mission is to empower leaders and volunteers to focus more on youth development and engagement, rather than worrying about potential risks.

Our team delivers comprehensive insurance solutions in key areas:

  • Property
  • Liability
  • Commercial Auto
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Employee Benefits

With us, you’re more than a client; you’re part of our community. We provide expert, personalized guidance to navigate the complexities of risk management for your organization.

Because at ChurchWest, our mission is to serve you as you serve others.

Liability Insurance

From trip and fall injuries to complicated litigation – we have coverage for the most common and most important education risks. 

Property Insurance

Whether it’s your organizational office or the personal assets of your members – your property is a major financial investment. 

Auto Insurance

Whether you’re the hands, feet or wheels: we’ve got you covered.

Workers' Compensation

While you serve others, let’s serve your team with the right coverage.

Employee Benefits

Transform your ministry’s impact with a benefits program that helps you attract the right people, manage your budget and support your values.

Confused About California Bill AB-506?

In the wake of many sexual abuse tragedies, the State of California passed AB-506. This law raises the expectations on California youth organizations for preventing and reporting child abuse. By working with ChurchWest, you’ll soon be on the road to compliance.

Step 1: Policies & Procedures

First, your non-profit must implement a child safety plan compliant with AB-506. Get started with a sample child safety plan courtesy of the ChurchWest Risk Management Library.

Step 2: Live Scan

Next, your non-profit must register as an authorized requesting agency with the CA DOJ for Live Scan background checks. This applies to all employees and regular volunteers.

Step 3: Training

Every employee and regular volunteer must undergo mandated reporter training. Learn more about mandated reporter training through our partner, Church HR Network. (A 20% Discount for ChurchWest Policyholders).

Who We Are

ChurchWest is an independent insurance agency that works exclusively with churches, schools, and non-profit organizations. We serve over 4,000 non-profits in California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Our Team is Here for Your Team

Ryan Lucht

Ryan Lucht

Partner | Director of Employee Benefits

Zach Folmer

Zach Folmer

Partner

Kevin Vance

Kevin Vance

Associate Partner

Doug Wooton

Doug Wooton

Partner

Sam Yeo

Sam Yeo, MBA CIC

Partner

Edward Robinson Jr.

Edward Robinson Jr.

Associate Partner

Arden McDaniel

Arden McDaniel

Associate Partner, Benefits Consultant

Kristen Bethel

Ministry Account Executive

Howard Wooton

Associate Partner

Amy McBride

Ministry Account Executive

Brandon Selden

Ministry Account Executive

Ralph Neighbour III

Insurance Liaison & Relationship Manager

Jason Bartenstein

Jason Bartenstein

Associate Partner

Tom Cutler

Tom Cutler

Founder

Charlie Cutler

President

Andrea Rodriguez

Andrea Rodriguez

Partner

How to Get Started

Request

Getting started is easy. Just submit our "Request a Quote" form and a ChurchWest team member will call you to discuss next steps.

Discover

Your ChurchWest agent will meet with you to learn more about your church. We'll take what we learn to craft an insurance program specific to your ministry.

Buy

You're in full control. We'll share our findings and our recommendations for coverage. We'll also include a free 2024 Ministry Workplace Poster with your insurance quote!