The Knights of Columbus, a charitable organization established in 1882 to provide financial aid to its members and their families, has received high accolades for its strong financial performance. In August 2015, the Knights of Columbus received an A++ superior financial strength rating from A.M. Best for the 40th consecutive year, recognizing the organization's conservative management and high-quality insurance products. With nearly $100 billion in life insurance and $22 billion in assets, the Knights of Columbus is the only insurer in North America to receive this top rating.

1. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
RECEIVES ACCOLADES
FOR ITS FINANCIAL
STRENGTH
By John Guandolo

2. Introduction
 John Guandolo works as vice president of
strategic planning for Strategic Engagement
Group in Arlington, Virginia. Also involved a
number of charitable organizations, John
Guandolo supports the Knights of Columbus.
Established in 1882, the Knights of Columbus
provides financial aid to members and their
families. Since its inception, the organization has
grown to include more than 14,000 councils with
more than 1.8 million members.

3. Knights of Columbus
 In August 2015, the rating agency A.M. Best gave
the Knights of Columbus an A++ superior ranking
for financial strength. This marked the 40th
straight year that the organization received the
highest marks given by the rating agency. A.M.
Best noted that the Knights of Columbus operates
through conservative management, offering high-
quality insurance products. With almost $100
billion in life insurance and $22 billion in assets,
the Knights of Columbus is the only insurer in
North America rated this high.
For more information about the organization, visit
www.kofc.org.