Why The Knights Offer Insurance
In 1873, while seminarian Michael McGivney was studying for the priesthood, his father, Patrick, passed away. Without the financial means to continue his education, Michael returned home. Fortunately, he later received assistance from the Diocese of Hartford, allowing him to complete his studies and be ordained a priest.
Less than a decade later, Father McGivney witnessed another family facing a similar hardship. After the death of his father, Edward Downes Jr. left the seminary to help support his widowed mother and twelve siblings. Although Father McGivney could not change that family's circumstances, the experience strengthened his resolve to create an organization that would care for Catholic families in times of need.
When the Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882, Father McGivney envisioned an organization where Catholic men would support one another and ensure that widows and children would not be left without financial security after the loss of a husband or father.
In his own words, he sought to:
"Unite the men of our Faith... that we may thereby gain strength to aid each other in time of sickness; to provide for decent burial, and to render pecuniary assistance to the families of deceased members."
That mission continues today. While the world has changed since 1882, the need to protect families remains the same. The Knights of Columbus continues Father McGivney's vision by helping eligible members protect their families and prepare for life's uncertainties through financial protection rooted in Catholic values.
Your Knights of Columbus Field Agent
Your local field agent is a Brother Knight dedicated to helping eligible members and their families better understand the financial benefits available through the Knights of Columbus.
Your field agent can:
- Provide a complimentary financial needs analysis
- Explain the financial benefits available to eligible members
- Review existing Knights of Columbus insurance policies
- Discuss Knights of Columbus insurance and retirement solutions
- Answer questions about protecting your family's financial future
- Assist councils with Fraternal Benefit Events and Insurance Benefits Nights
Whether you are a new member or have been a Knight for many years, your field agent is available to answer questions and help you understand the benefits available through your membership.
Guard Your Family
Protecting Catholic families has been central to the Knights of Columbus mission since 1882.
Eligible members have access to a variety of financial protection products, including:
- Whole Life Insurance
- Term Life Insurance
- Retirement Annuities
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Disability Income Insurance
Your field agent can help you understand the options available and how they may help meet your family's financial goals.
Grow Your Legacy
Building a secure financial future is about more than accumulating wealth. It is about being a faithful steward of the blessings God has entrusted to you.
Through Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA), Catholic investors have access to investment solutions that integrate Catholic values into the investment process, allowing them to pursue their financial goals while remaining aligned with their faith.
Speak with your field agent to learn more about the resources available through Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors.
Give Generously
Our Catholic faith calls us to share our time, talent, and treasure in service to others.
The Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund provides charitable giving solutions that help donors support the Church and other charitable organizations while creating a lasting legacy.
Your field agent can provide additional information about charitable giving opportunities available through the Knights of Columbus.
Contact Information
Ryan Lister Agency
5055 Highway N, Cottleville, MO 63304
Phone: 636-856-1505
Email: ryan.lister@kofc.org
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John Mahon Agency
1275 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 855-356-4849 or 785-408-8800
Email: john.mahon@kofc.org
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