The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal benefit society that was formed to provide financial assistance to members and their families. It offers life insurance, retirement programs, and disability income to help members achieve economic security. The Knights of Columbus has over $88 billion in insurance in force and has consistently received the highest possible ratings for financial strength and stability from ratings agencies.

4. The Knights of Columbus was formed to render
financial aid to members and their families. Mutual
aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and
needy members and their families.
The history of the Order shows how the
foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose
cause for sainthood is being investigated by the
Vatican, brought about what has become the world's
foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society.
The Order has helped families obtain economic
security and stability through its life
insurance, retirement, long-term care programs and
disability Income and has contributed time and
energy worldwide to service in communities.
The Venerable
Fr. Michael J. McGivney
(1852 -1890)

5. The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society that is
strong, secure and stable. Members can be confident that we’ll be here
when you need us. We’ve been successfully protecting families since
1882, and our outlook remains bright.
Don’t just take our word for it
Based on ratings from Standard and Poors, and A.M. Best there is no
insurer in North America with higher ratings than the Knights of
Columbus.
“The rating of the Order reflects its strong fraternal and insurance presence, its
superior risk adjusted capitalization and consistently positive operating results.”
A.M. Best
Ranked in the top 4% of over 2000 Life Insurers in North America (total assets). More
than $17 Billion on Assets.
Over $88 Billion of Insurance in force.
12 Consecutive years of growth in sales.
Paid out $3.2 Billion in policy dividends and $1.7 Billion in death benefits over the last
decade.
Protecting more Catholic Families at a higher degree than ever before!

6. We maintain the financial strength and stability we are chartered to preserve
while staying true to the tenets of our Catholic faith.
All investment managers for the Order are prohibited from investing in
companies engaged in any of the following activities:
• Embryonic Stem Cell Research
• Human Cloning
• Pornography
• Abortifacient
• Contraception
• For Profit Health Care

7. Peace of Mind is the benefit that we offer our families.
Our network of over 1300 Field Agents in the United States and Canada are
how the Knights put into action the benefits offered to our members.
Our field force is among the best in the insurance industry and our agents
work hard to maintain that standard. They know the task they perform is the
direct fulfillment of Father McGivney’s vision, a charge they take very seriously
as Catholic gentlemen.
Daily they are making a difference for life.

8. “We have many policies from the
Knight of Columbus and have worked
with our Field Agent for more than 26
years.
“The best thing about our agent
and the Knights of Columbus is that you
are not just another policy holder to
them - they treat us like family.”
Ken and Khristine Humpal
Protivin, IA
Council 2744

9. “When Dan passed away I was
very overwhelmed and didn’t quite
know where to start. My Knights of
Columbus Field Agent was there to
help me through a very difficult time
in my life.
“Steven, Maggie and I are very
blessed to have had our Field Agent
and the Knights there for us.”
Jenn Huting
Iowa City, Iowa
Council 14481

10. “We are proud KC members including
father, brothers and brother-in-law and
their families.
“Our Field Agent has always been
there for us. He guided us through the
claim filing process when our father died -
fulfilling what he promised our mother
back in 1983.
“Our agent continues to monitor my
family’s insurance and in a few years my
son will join the 4th generation of Kuhn
family Knights of Columbus members.”
The Kuhn Family
Protivin, IA Lansing, IA
Council 2744 Council 12244

11. “When my husband Tom was
diagnosed with end-stage cancer, we knew
the one person we could count on to be in
our corner was our Knights of Columbus
Field Agent.
“I am grateful for the help he gave us
and the respect he showed not only for
Tom but for me and my sons.”
Charlee Compo
Kellogg,IA
Council 4248

12. “What a rewarding experience it was to sit
down with someone I could trust – a brother
Knight – and review my family’s financial and
insurance needs.
“I have the promise of protection by an
organization with the highest ratings in the
industry.”
Stephen Pyle
Des Moines, IA
Council 10558

13. Family Fraternal Benefits
Being an insured member means you’ve taken full advantage of the
benefits of membership.
In addition to our strong, secure products, there are Family Fraternal
Benefits that can help our members facing unique needs. These benefits are
exclusive to the Knights of Columbus and our members. Some of these
benefits include:
• Guaranteed life insurance benefits for uninsurable children
• Guaranteed life insurance coverage for all members and their spouses
age 65 and younger
• Death benefits available for stillborn or miscarried children
• Orphan benefits
• Member/spouse accidental death benefits
Meet with your Field Agent to learn the details of these benefits

14. “Father McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus because he
understood that he was his brother’s keeper. In understanding that, he
established what has become a vibrant and successful business model,
all because we continue to answer: “Yes, we are our brothers’ keepers.”
We put our brother Knights – and the assets they entrust us to protect –
before profit.
“That commitment is what has kept the Knights of Columbus
strong and profitable despite the enormous economic changes that have
occurred over the past 128 years. Economic models change, but the
success that comes with doing the right thing, and putting people first,
does not.”
Carl A. Anderson
Supreme Knight

15. Exclusively for Brother
Knights and their families by
Brother Knights
Your Shield of Protection