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Fire Safety Procedures for VFW Posts

Each October, organizations like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and others observe Fire Prevention Week and Month by spreading fire safety awareness and helping protect homes, businesses and people. The annual event began in 1911 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, a fire that killed approximately 300 people and destroyed over 17,000 structures.

Whether your Post

August 27th, 2024|VFW safety|

Buying, Renewing and Servicing Your Post’s Insurance with Lockton Affinity

Whether you’ve had insurance for your Post 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 Post and renewing and servicing your Post’s insurance with Lockton Affinity.

Buying Insurance for Your Post

With so many insurance options in the marketplace, it can be overwhelming to pick an

July 3rd, 2024|VFW insurance information|

Maintaining Your Post’s Property

All property is important to upkeep and maintain, and the same is true of any property your Post owns.

Maintaining property and prioritizing safety improvements not only adds to your property value, but it also keeps your members and guests safe and comfortable.

Read on for a compilation of our most helpful property maintenance blogs.

Maintaining Your Post’s Property Indoors

February 27th, 2024|Maintenance, VFW safety|

Post Member Wellness — Helping Your Members Mentally, Physically and Emotionally

While it’s no secret that Posts help members make lasting connections and feel part of the community, your organization can likely do even more to help Post member wellness mentally, physically and emotionally.

Read on for specific events and ideas your organization can implement to help Post members’ mental, physical and emotional health.

 

Post Member Wellness — Mental and Emotional Support

Since the COVID-19 pandemic,

January 5th, 2024|Risk management|

How to Protect Post Leadership and Board Members

Leaders make daily decisions that impact the success of their organization. As a leader, these Post 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 organization at heart, they can make mistakes and their choices can be questioned. Costly claims

October 25th, 2023|VFW insurance information|

Safety Improvements for Post Property

Homes, vehicles, rentals and more—All property is important to upkeep and maintain, and the same is true of any property your Post owns.

Maintaining property and prioritizing safety improvements not only adds to your property value, but it also keeps your members and guests safe and comfortable.

Read on for tips to maintain and improve your Post property.

September 6th, 2023|VFW safety|

Common Insurance Claims Posts Face

These common claims against fraternal organizations 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 fraternal organizations face are due to property damage and third-party injuries.

Property claims go hand in hand with a brick

June 28th, 2023|Insurance information, Uncategorized|

Implementing a Severe Weather Plan for VFW Posts

Whatever part of the country your organization is in, severe weather can impact your operations. Consider these statistics on severe weather from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):

  • About 1,200 tornadoes hit the U.S. each year.
  • 100,000 thunderstorms occur each year in the U.S. and 10% reach severe levels.
  • Damaging winds are classified as those exceeding 50-60 mph.
  • In the U.S.,
March 29th, 2023|Uncategorized, VFW safety|

Frequently Asked Questions about Post Insurance

Whether you have been managing your organization’s insurance for months or years, insurance policies can change, your Post may evolve and questions can arise.

Browse some of our recent frequently asked questions about Post insurance to stay up-to-date on all things Post insurance.

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Post Insurance

To get a clearer understanding of your organization’s insurance, browse these frequently asked questions about Post

March 14th, 2023|Uncategorized, VFW insurance information|

The Importance of Volunteer Waivers for Posts

Your organization relies heavily on its members and its volunteers. Whether you’re hosting bingo night, a bake sale, a food drive or other community event, you need volunteers to plan, organize, work and clean up the event for it to be a success.

While aiming for safety and security at your Post, your volunteers can still be injured during their duties. To protect

January 30th, 2023|Uncategorized, VFW safety|