About COF

• 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 2019, A.M. Best affirmed COF's rating of A- (Excellent). Read A.M. Best's announcement of the rating here.

  In November 2019, KBRA "affirmed COF's insurance financial strength rating (IFSR)" as an A- with a Stable outlook. Read the full extent of the rating here.

   

• 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.