ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MUTUALAID EXCHANGE MEMBERSHIP

The purpose of MutualAid eXchange (MAX) is to create and sustain Wholeness within defined church groups historically, organically, or philosophically tied to Brethren, Amish, and Mennonite traditions.  Because of the historic peace church theological similarities between these groups and the Quakers (Society of Friends), they are also included.  (View the current listing of eligible groups.) 

One of the key ways Wholeness is sustained is through property and casualty insurance offered by MutualAid eXchange (MAX) and MAX Canada Insurance Company, a subsidiary of MAX; and whose members are also MAX members.  (The Bylaws of MAX prescribe and define this purpose.)  The overall goal in implementing the criteria outlined in this document is to be as inclusive as possible within the parameters afforded, and subject to the normal underwriting processes.  The following are eligible for property and casualty insurance in MAX/MAX Canada (subject to normal insurance policy and underwriting guidelines):

• A member or attendee of an eligible denomination or congregation and their immediate family members (children and parents), whether or not the children or parents are active members or attendees of an eligible group.
• An institution or entity affiliated with or serving any of the approved church groups, including its employees and volunteer staff.
• An employee of any of the MAX family of companies.
• A student attending a college, school, or seminary affiliated with an approved church group; or person who graduated from such an institution.
• A resident living in a retirement community/home affiliated with an approved church group.
• Any other person or group who applies for eligibility and is approved by the President and/or MAX board of directors.  (Such persons or groups will be referred to the MAX mutual aid ministries (MAM) team for initial screening and any recommendations to the President.)
• Commercial businesses are eligible if at least 50% of the ownership of such business meets the criteria listed above.

Individuals and entities not eligible for participation in MAX/MAX Canada may apply for insurance coverage through MAX Insurance Agency, Inc. (MAXIA) or Menno Services, Inc. in the U.S. or Mutual Aid Insurance Brokers Company (MAIBC) in Canada.

The following is a list of eligible denominations. 
If you have questions about eligibility, don't hesitate to contact us at 1-877-971-6300 or via email at wholeness@maxwholeness.com.

Other congregations or groups may also be eligible -
please contact us at 877-971-6300 (U.S.)
or 877-770-7729 (Canada) for details.