A culture of safety is important for members and guests alike. That’s why Lockton Affinity, administrator of the Knights of Columbus Local Council Insurance Program, offers a robust library of safety resources for fraternal organizations like yours. Free to local councils, resources include risk management articles, quarterly safety newsletters and more. Read on to learn [...]
Whether you’ve had insurance for your council through Lockton Affinity for years or are considering coverage for the first time, we’re here to support you. Read on to learn about buying insurance for your council and renewing and servicing your council’s insurance with Lockton Affinity. Buying Insurance for Your Council With so many insurance options [...]
As summer ramps up, so do city celebrations and parades. If your council participates regularly in these celebrations, ensure everyone is safe and thoughtful with these parade participation safety tips. 10 Parade Safety Tips for Councils Plan ahead Announce the event to all your members, determine a meeting spot, distribute route maps and organize vehicles. [...]
While it’s no secret that Council help members make lasting connections and feel part of the community, your organization can likely do even more to help Council member wellness mentally, physically and emotionally. Read on for specific events and ideas your organization can implement to help Council members’ mental, physical and emotional health. Council [...]
Leaders make daily decisions that impact the success of their council. As a leader, these council members are expected to accept the same guidelines and duties that the heads of major corporations follow: the duties of diligence, loyalty and care. Despite leaders having the best interests of the council at heart, they can make mistakes [...]
These common claims can greatly impact your operations, so it is important to be prepared. Read on to learn about common claim examples and how you can prevent them at your organization. Common Insurance Claims at Fraternal Organizations The most common claims councils face are due to third-party injuries resulting in general liability claims. These [...]
Fireworks, parades, tractor pulls, silent auctions, carnivals, bake sales—your organization partakes and hosts all kinds of events. But which events are covered by a basic general liability policy and which events need a special event policy? Many activities, including fundraising activities, may require a special event policy due to additional exposures associated with the event. [...]
As your organization changes from year to year, your insurance needs may change. Whether your Council participates in new activities, hosts new events or has changes to its membership, Lockton Affinity provides access to a variety of insurance policies that can help safeguard your organization throughout it all. You begin hosting events with alcohol When [...]
Without a strong culture of safety in place at your organization, unsafe conditions can go uncorrected or unnoticed. Volunteers and members may not feel comfortable raising safety-related concerns and the risk of serious injuries may increase. To make your Council safer, it is important to take a proactive approach before incidents occur. With the right [...]
It’s hard to make an accurate prediction of the outcome when a liability claim first comes to your attention. Some incidents resolve simply, while others do not. However, for organizations that delay the reporting of a claim to their insurer, the outcome is almost always worse than it otherwise could have been with prompt reporting. [...]