Knights of Columbus Council 7259 at 211 Irwin Drive PO Box 37, Newton Grove, NC 28366 US - Always There, Always Strong
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Our very capable insurance agent is: Timothy G. Kilpatrick Office phone: (919) 880-3463 Fax: (919) 469-1510 Please call him for all your insurance needs. Our Beginnings; A Sanctuary The continued growth of the Order has enabled it to expand not only its insurance program but its benefits to members, charitable contributions, volunteer work and service to the Church and society. In its insurance program, as in all that it does, the Knights of Columbus remains committed to excellence and to the highest standards of ethics and quality. The record bears out this commitment. Feel confident that we'll be there when you need us. The independent rating services of IMSA, Standard & Poor's and A.M. Best agree. The Highest Ethical Standards About IMSA
Standard & Poor’s Insurance Rating Analysis, citing our rating of AAA (extremely strong). This is Standard & Poor’s highest rating, which we’ve earned each year we’ve been rated by that organization. About Standard & Poor’s The A.M. Best Company, citing the reasons for the Knights of Columbus A++ (Superior) rating, its highest rating rank possible. We have received the highest rating for A.M. Best. About A.M. Best
5205 Badham Pl.
Raleigh, NC 27609
In the late 19th century, North America was experiencing an influx of people from all over the world, particularly Europe. Many people were relegated to living in unsanitary conditions, and performing hazardous jobs for poor pay. Such was life for Catholics in New Haven, Connecticut.
The untimely death of the family breadwinner often devastated a family. In 1882, a young Catholic priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, curate at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, envisioned an organization to help Catholic families deal with this crisis. Out of his vision the Knights of Columbus was founded. We are currently the largest Catholic, family, fraternal organization in the world, and boast a members-only insurance program that is among the strongest in the industry. 
We have earned the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA) certification, reserved only for those insurance companies which conduct their business by the highest ethical standards.
IMSA is a voluntary membership organization whose purpose is to promote high ethical standards in companies that sell life insurance and annuities. IMSA encourages its members to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote sound market conduct practices. Companies must undergo a rigorous self and independent assessment of their practices to be certified by the IMSA. 
"K of C’s strong operating performance reflects the society’s ability to capitalize on its competitive advantage. Its unique relationship with its members fosters a strong affinity, which translates into one of the industry’s lowest lapse rates."
Standard & Poor’s provides decision-making tools for consumers, agents, brokers and all those connected to the insurance industry. It offers clear, concise and timely opinions of an insurer’s financial security, as well as its future ability to pay.
"The rating of the Knights of Columbus reflects the society’s very strong market presence in the Catholic community enhanced by its extensive distribution network, exceptionally strong capitalization, excellent persistency and consistently favorable earnings performance."
A.M. Best is an independent company that has been rating and reporting on the financial condition of insurance companies since 1899. Its primary purpose is to measure a company’s financial strength and ability to meet its obligations to policyholders.