In Sympathy: Erma Bryan
Mrs. Erma Bryan, the surviving spouse of deceased member Rev. Bill Bryan of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
The Northern Illinois Conference’s Property and Casualty program provides claim advocacy for property, liability, and workers’ compensation losses; calculates the annual insurance allocation/premium; and develops safe environments for conference churches, volunteers, and visitors.
Elizabeth Stahl
Director of Risk Management and Ministry Protection
Phone: 872-810-0874
The 2025 Insurance Summary and Claim Reporting Instructions serve as a resource for understanding the Conference’s Master Insurance Program. The information provides a high-level overview of the various lines of coverages, deductibles, and limits that apply to each respective church, camp, and ministry enrolled in the NICUM Property and Casualty Insurance Program. Download the NICUMC Insurance Summary & Claim Reporting Instructions and claim forms.
Send premium payments to: P.O. Box 8246, Carol Stream, IL 60197-8246
Contact information for reporting claims to NICUMC insurance carriers and contacts to direct questions regarding apportionments and property & casualty insurance. Click here to download contact information.
Illinois law requires employers to display a Workers’ Compensation poster in a location that is easily accessible to employees. It provides easily located information should an employee need it. Download the poster.
Concise fliers that describe how to keep your church buildings, grounds, programs, and assets safe.
Mrs. Erma Bryan, the surviving spouse of deceased member Rev. Bill Bryan of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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