Business Details
Custom Insurance Solutions for Catholic Institutions
Burri Insurance has been delivering specialized insurance solutions to Catholic institutions for over three decades. Founded by Dean Burri Insurance, a devout Catholic with a background in life insurance, the company was established to address the unique needs of Dioceses, Religious Orders, and Catholic-affiliated organizations. Our mission is to provide tailored insurance strategies that align with Church teachings while offering competitive pricing and exceptional service. We work closely with clients to design health, dental, disability, and long-term care plans that meet both financial and moral objectives. Our expertise extends to navigating complex insurance landscapes, including ERISA compliance, funding models, and canon law considerations.With a national reach and partnerships with major insurers, we prioritize personalized solutions over generic offerings. Our team understands the distinct challenges faced by religious organizations, from demographic diversity to regulatory changes, and crafts plans that minimize disruption while maximizing value. We are committed to innovation, having developed proprietary policies like Medicare supplements for religious with vows of poverty and stand-alone pharmaceutical discounts. Our growth from a small South Carolina operation to a nationally recognized agency reflects our dedication to serving Catholic institutions with integrity and expertise.
Services
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Pharmaceutical Discounts
Consulting Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in Catholic institution insurance needs.
- Our team designs plans compliant with canon law and federal regulations.
- We partner with major insurers to provide flexible, cost-effective solutions.
- Our proprietary policies address unique challenges like missionary coverage.
- We prioritize personalized service over generic, one-size-fits-all plans.
Services
Health Insurance
We design customized health insurance plans for Catholic institutions, ensuring compliance with Church teachings while optimizing cost-effectiveness. Our solutions address diverse demographics, from clergy to lay employees, and incorporate flexible funding models like self-insured or fully-insured options. By leveraging partnerships with major insurers and proprietary network configurations, we deliver plans that balance affordability with comprehensive coverage.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Our specialized long-term disability policies cater exclusively to Catholic clergy and religious. These state-approved plans eliminate common coverage gaps, such as citizenship requirements and 'any gainful occupation' clauses, ensuring protection for priests, missionaries, and seminarians worldwide. Backed by a $50 billion insurer, our policies align with canonical obligations for caring for religious personnel.
Long-Term Care Insurance
We provide long-term care insurance to protect Catholic institutions from unbudgeted expenses related to elder care. Our policies cover home health services and nursing home stays, offering predictable costs through annual premiums. This solution helps dioceses and orders manage financial risks associated with caring for aging religious members while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Pharmaceutical Discounts
Our stand-alone pharmaceutical insurance programs deliver significant discounts on prescription medications for qualified Catholic institutions. By negotiating with major pharmacy networks, we reduce drug costs for clergy and employees without requiring traditional insurance enrollment, making this benefit accessible to religious with vows of poverty or limited income.
Consulting Services
We offer fee-for-service consulting to help Catholic organizations optimize existing insurance plans or transition to new solutions. Our experts analyze current policies, identify compliance gaps with Church teachings, and recommend strategies for cost reduction and improved coverage. This service is available alongside existing broker relationships, ensuring continuity during transitions.
People
Dean Burri
Founder
Dean Burri Insurance founded Burri Insurance after identifying overpayment issues in a religious order's health plan. With decades of experience, he pioneered insurance solutions tailored to Catholic institutions, developing proprietary policies and expanding the company's reach nationwide while maintaining its mission-driven focus.
Questions
What types of insurance do you specialize in for Catholic institutions?
We specialize in health, dental, disability, long-term care, and pharmaceutical insurance tailored to Catholic institutions, ensuring compliance with Church teachings and canon law.
How do your plans align with Catholic moral teachings?
Our policies exclude coverage for services conflicting with Church doctrine, such as abortion or contraception, and incorporate canonical requirements for clergy and religious care.
Can you help institutions with existing insurance plans?
Yes, we offer consulting services to review and optimize current plans, identify compliance gaps, and implement cost-saving strategies without requiring broker changes.
Do you serve organizations outside the Catholic Church?
While our expertise centers on Catholic institutions, we also assist private employers seeking insurance plans that align with Catholic moral principles.
How do you handle international coverage for missionaries?
Our disability policies provide global coverage without citizenship or residency restrictions, ensuring protection for priests and missionaries serving abroad.
