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National safety expert Paul Timm, PSP, provides an informative presentation on best practices for improving the physical security of parish and school environments. This session addresses a range of important topics, including first-aid preparedness, supervision safety, communication tools, emergency planning, and facility security measures. The webinar is recommended viewing for all parish and school leaders, as well as those with responsibilities related to the safety of others.

Covered topics include how to request a certificate of insurance, changes to policy deductibles, unoccupied buildings, upcoming building coverage options, and changes to special event insurance premiums.

In this presentation, Michigan Catholic Conference’s Risk Management and Claims Services Department provides an overview of insurance considerations for unoccupied and underutilized church buildings. It explains the definition of an unoccupied building and outlines three main coverage options. Real-world examples are shown to help illustrate how claims are settled under each option. The goal is to equip parish leaders with the knowledge to make informed decisions that balance coverage needs with budget constraints.

Covered topics include state boiler certificate requirements, space heaters, electrical panel accessibility, fire extinguisher maintenance, winter driving reminders, and cyber security training.

Covered topics include a new way to file an insurance claim, changes to auto deductibles, unoccupied buildings, Chubb equipment breakdown webinars, and vehicle capacities.

Covered topics include a new way to file an insurance claim, allowable duties for volunteers, a reminder on rental of inflatables and rebounding equipment, cyber security webinars, fine arts items, and Special Events insurance.

Covered topics include MCC website redesign, updates to obtaining liquor licenses, student accident insurance, cyber security, and winterization reminders.

Ryan Bunce, manager of the MCC Information Technology Department, presents best practices in the Cyber Security industry. Topics covered include the importance of encryption and different ways data and equipment should be managed to ensure the highest level of security.

MCC’s Justin Mattson presents on cyber security and provides simple solutions all locations can implement to keep their sensitive data secure. Topics discussed include what hackers are, the goal of hacking, and examples of various cyber-attacks.

MCC’s Justin Mattson presents on various forms of cyber attacks and provides recommendations all locations can implement to prevent sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands.

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