With nearly 2 million members and more than $100 billion of life insurance in force, the Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world and one of North America's largest life insurers. The Knights of Columbus helps support a multitude of charitable causes, contributing $1.55 billion and 691 million volunteer hours to charitable projects over the past decade. The Knights of Columbus offers a complete portfolio of top-quality products to our members and their families throughout the United States and Canada including: permanent life insurance, term life insurance, retirement annuities, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance and fraternal benefits. The insurance program has earned numerous accolades including the highest possible rating for financial strength (currently: A++, Superior) from rating agency A.M. Best for 41 consecutive years, and designation as a “World’s Most Ethical Company” by the Ethisphere Institute in 2017.