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5 Misconceptions of Fraternal Organization Insurance

“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 [...]

By Lockton Affinity LLC|2026-01-02T15:26:02+00:00October 14, 2024|Post insurance|

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

By Lockton Affinity LLC|2026-03-03T16:55:58+00:00February 27, 2024|Member safety, Post insurance, Post maintenance|

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

By Lockton Affinity LLC|2026-01-02T15:30:01+00:00October 25, 2023|Post insurance|

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

By Lockton Affinity LLC|2025-12-27T01:49:40+00:00September 6, 2023|Member safety, Post insurance, Post maintenance|

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., floods kill more people each year than tornadoes, [...]

By Lockton Affinity LLC|2025-12-26T23:30:43+00:00March 29, 2023|Member safety, Post insurance|

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 insurance. Our organization is a [...]

By Lockton Affinity LLC|2025-12-27T01:50:38+00:00March 14, 2023|Post insurance|

Coverage for Special Events—Are your events fully insured?

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 [...]

By Lockton Affinity LLC|2026-01-02T15:33:32+00:00December 5, 2022|Post insurance|

How Your Insurance Needs May Change from Year to Year

As your organization changes from year to year, your insurance needs may change. Whether your Post 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 alcohol is served, your organization needs proper insurance to protect against the risks and liability [...]

By Lockton Affinity LLC|2026-01-02T15:35:08+00:00September 7, 2022|Post insurance|

Creating a Culture of Safety at Your Post

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 Post safer, it is important to take a proactive approach before incidents occur. With the right plan in place, you can help prevent injuries, illnesses and deaths at your organization, as [...]

By Lockton Affinity LLC|2025-12-27T01:59:27+00:00August 1, 2022|Member safety, Post insurance, Post maintenance|

Liquor Liability vs. Host Liquor Liability vs. Special Event Coverage

When alcohol is served, your organization needs proper insurance to protect against the risks and liability associated with alcohol. Depending on the type of event, whether your Post is hosting or renting its buildings, you will need different insurance coverage. Read on to understand the differences between liquor liability insurance, host liquor liability insurance and special event coverage. Understanding Liquor Liability insurance Liquor liability insurance is coverage for organizations that [...]

By Lockton Affinity LLC|2026-01-02T15:36:11+00:00July 7, 2022|Post insurance|

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