“This policy isn’t really necessary for my organization.” “The insurer doesn’t understand my Post’s needs.” There are plenty of misconceptions about insurance but with the right insurer, your misconceptions and concerns can be put to rest. Read on to learn about 5 common misconceptions of fraternal organization insurance and how working with Lockton Affinity, the administrator of the VFW Post Insurance Program, can help protect your organization, its members and [...]

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 partakes in Fire Prevention Week or Month, [...]

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 insurance company to work with [...]

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 Preparing for a power outage – Whether your Post loses [...]

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 can ensue, especially if the leader’s decision [...]

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. Self-Inspect for Maintenance and Safety Improvements for Post Property It can be [...]

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 insurance.   Our organization [...]

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 or umbrella 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. Read on for examples of events covered under your organization’s general liability and [...]