Risk Management and Claims Services
The Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) Risk Management and Claims Services Department administers the Protected Loss Fund Program. Through the Program, (Arch) diocesan parishes, schools and institutions within the Ecclesiastical Province of Detroit obtain protection from loss of property, workers' compensation, automobile and third party liability exposures. In addition, the Risk Management and Claims Services Department administers the many programs listed below.
| Position | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice President, Service Program Operations, MCC | Laura O. Stearns | Send Email | (800) 395-5565, (517) 372-9310 |
| Manager, Risk Management and Claims Services, MCC | Vince Andrews | Send Email | (800) 395-5565, (517) 372-9310 |
| Risk Control and Loss Prevention Specialist, Risk Management and Claims Services, MCC | John D. Greenburg | Send Email | (800) 395-5565, (517) 372-9310 |
| Risk Control Representative, Risk Management and Claims Services, MCC | Rosemary Gleason | Send Email | (800) 395-5565, (517) 372-9310 |
| Loss Prevention Representative, Risk Management and Claims Services, MCC | Russ Owen | Send Email | (800) 395-5565, (517) 372-9310 |
| Loss Prevention Representative, Risk Management and Claims Services, MCC | Larry Tharnish | Send Email | (800) 395-5565, (517) 372-9310 |
| Unemployment Coordinator, Risk Management and Claims Services, MCC | Diane West | Send Email | (800) 395-5565, (517) 372-9310 |
| Risk Management Coordinator, Risk Management and Claims Services, MCC | Marlene Somervill | Send Email | (800) 395-5565, (517) 372-9310 |
| Administrative Support, Risk Management and Claims Services, MCC | Karen Halas-Tyler | Send Email | (800) 395-5565, (517) 372-9310 |
For more information about a specific program, please contact the appropriate person(s):
| Program | Name (Click to Email) |
|---|---|
| Protected Loss Fund Program (PLFP) | Marlene Somervill, Vince Andrews |
| Boiler and Machine | Marlene Somervill, Vince Andrews |
| Appraisals, additions or deletion of property | Marlene Somervill, Vince Andrews |
| Coverage Questions | Marlene Somervill, Vince Andrews |
| Certificates of Insurance | Marlene Somervill, Karen Halas-Tyler |
| New Construction | Marlene Somervill, Vince Andrews |
| Loss Prevention Services | Rosemary Gleason, John D. Greenburg, Russ Owen, Larry Tharnish, Karen Halas-Tyler |
| Clergy Automobile Insurance | Marlene Somervill, Karen Halas-Tyler |
| Priest Personal Protection Program | Marlene Somervill, Vince Andrews |
| Special Events Insurance | Marlene Somervill, Karen Halas-Tyler |
| Student Accident Insurance | Marlene Somervill, Karen Halas-Tyler |
| Unemployment Compensation | Diane West, Marlene Somervill |
| Workers Compensation | Vince Andrews |
To reach someone by phone, please call the Michigan Catholic Conference at (800) 395-5565 or (517) 372-9310 and ask to speak with the appropriate person.
