Peter Mahler

Vice President – Religious Markets Underwriting | Church Mutual

Merrill, WI, UNITED STATES

Peter Mahler can speak to how organizations can best manage top risks, the evolution of houses of worship and catastrophe insurance.

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Biography

Peter Mahler brings more than 20 years of insurance experience and a deep understanding of risks houses of worship face. Peter’s knowledge of business insurance trends makes him a valuable asset and resource for houses of worship and religious schools. For more than a decade, he has worked with the Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I., Underwriting Department. He currently serves as vice president of Religious Markets Underwriting.

Peter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management from Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin, in 1997, and his MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh in 2005. He earned his Associate in Insurance Services (AIS), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designations in 2001. He earned his Associate in Risk Management (ARM) in 2008, and his Associate in Risk Management – ERM (ARM-E) in 2015.

Peter is a member of the CPCU Society Northern Wisconsin Chapter and has held various roles of responsibility in the chapter, including president and vice president.

Expert Topics (3)

Managing Risks in a Reshaped Reality

1. Top risks organizations need to consider for insurance protection. 2. Specific risks unique to houses of worship/religious institutions and religious schools. 3. What are some of the risk areas organizations may be overlooking during the pandemic?

Worship Reimagined

1. Houses of worship are making extreme transformations during the pandemic. What’s the current state of today’s worship facilities, and what’s here to stay? What may revert or evolve differently? o The financial health of the organization/donations. o Transitions to virtual services/different venues. o The emotional health and added professional responsibilities of pastors/leaders. o The expanded role houses of worship may play in meeting community needs (food/housing/supporting the unemployed). 2. Generational views of worship and how houses of worship are transitioning to serve the needs of all demographics.

Catastrophic Insurance Underwriting – Climate Change’s Impact

1. Rise in wildfires, hurricanes and more – natural disaster risks and the best practices for protection. 2. What do organizations need to do to plan for the increase in natural disasters and the acceleration of climate change? 3. New technologies, from AI and sensors monitoring frozen pipes, to deploying fire-retardant foam to protect buildings from wildfires.

Areas of Expertise (5)

Catastrophic Insurance Underwriting

Risk Management

Risks Houses of Worship Face

Business Insurance Trends

Underwriting Insurance

Education (2)

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh: M.B.A., Business Administration and Management 2005

Ripon College: B.A., Business Management 1997

Media Appearances (2)

A Winning Fundraiser During COVID

Christian Leadership Alliance Higher Thinking Blog

2020-11-09

“It can be challenging to help your fundraiser rise ‘above the noise’ during the best of times. But while our nation’s economy is struggling during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, meeting your fundraising goals is even more difficult. So, how can you run an effective campaign? Before you can even think about convincing others to donate to your cause, make sure your message is clear. Why is your organization important?” said Peter Mahler, vice president of Underwriting for Religious Markets, Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.

Appleton-Area Faith Communities Wary About Prospect of Armed Security

Appleton Post-Crescent

2019-05-05

"Armed security has certainly evolved over the last couple decades, but it's been a conversation piece for quite a while," Peter Mahler said. "With the number of states passing conceal carry laws, that's become more of a conversation as well."