About COF
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What is a fraternal benefit society?
A fraternal benefit society is a not-for-profit membership organization that unites people who share a common bond (such as faith) and provide them with opportunities for financial security and community service. -
What is Catholic Order of Foresters?
Catholic Order of Foresters is a century old Catholic fraternal benefit life insurance society dedicated to providing members with financial security and opportunities for spiritual, social and charitable growth. -
How financially strong is Catholic Order of Foresters?
Catholic Order of Foresters has more than $3 billion of life insurance in force. For more information, click here.
In September 2021, A.M. Best affirmed COF's rating of A-.1
In November 2021, KBRA affirmed COF's rating of A-.2
1AM Best rating of A- (Excellent) is the fourth highest out of 13 rankings. Affirmed 9/2021. Financial strength rating measures an insurer’s financial strength and ability to meet its ongoing insurance policy and contract obligations.
2KBRA rating of A- (Stable) is the seventh highest out of 23 rankings. Rating affirmed 11/2021. KBRA’s insurance financial strength rating is a measure of the overall financial condition of an insurer with respect to its ability to meet its policyholder obligations. -
Is Catholic Order of Foresters FDIC insured?
COF is not FDIC insured. It ranks among the 10 largest fraternal life insurance societies in the United States.