Originally published in September 2020. Updated September 2025. Volunteers help contribute the skills, manpower and enthusiasm your organization needs to succeed without breaking the bank. But bringing new volunteers into your Post also presents risk, and that’s why all Posts need to screen volunteers. We would all like to believe volunteers get involved in causes and organizations for the right reasons, but this isn’t always the case. Poor decision-making, dishonesty [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]