Some risk is normal when you’re a fraternal organization. The challenge is what to do about it. Fully assessing what your risks are, what aspects of your organization could be affected and what to do about each exposure can be [...]
Top Risks of Renting Your Post Event Space
Many fraternal organizations have rooms, space or facilities in their buildings that are not used on a daily basis. Making these spaces available to the public and other organizations to rent can be an effective way to earn additional income [...]
Tools and Tips for Better Kitchen Safety
The much-loved Post kitchen could pose many hidden risks if your Post lacks the proper tools. Unsafe kitchens are more likely to result in serious injuries, which can result in costly claims and litigation. These risks can be greatly reduced [...]
Insurance Policies Posts Need in 2026
Each day your organization is open, there’s the opportunity for a lot of things to go right. Most days, they do. But every so often, you’ll have a day when something goes wrong. When it does, having the right insurance [...]
Alcohol Server Training and Safety for Posts
Whether your organization operates a bar or hosts events where alcohol is served, organizations that sell or serve alcohol face many risks — the liability of the actions of an intoxicated person, reputational risks and more. Taking care to understand [...]
Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
Originally published in December 2021. Updated November 2025. Posts take pride in decorating their building for festivities throughout the holiday season. Help make sure your holidays are jolly and bright by remembering these holiday decorating safety tips. Indoor Holiday Decorating [...]
Protecting Your Organization from Internal and External Theft
Originally published in December 2022. Updated October 2025. Protecting your organization from internal and external theft is an important risk management tactic to reduce loss and claims. Theft may rise as inflation and prices rise, and fraternal organizations become a [...]
3 Common Fraternal Claims You Should Avoid
Originally published in September 2020. Updated October 2025. Every insurance claim is different, but some common fraternal claims come up more often than others. General liability claims, property damage claims and liquor liability claims are three common types of claims [...]
How to Screen Volunteers: 8 Tips to Follow
Originally published in September 2020. Updated September 2025. Volunteers help contribute the skills, manpower and enthusiasm your organization needs to succeed without breaking the bank. But bringing new volunteers into your Post also presents risk, and that’s why all Posts [...]
Safety Resources for Posts
A culture of safety is important for members and guests alike. That’s why Lockton Affinity, administrator of the Post Insurance Program, offers a robust library of safety resources for fraternal organizations like yours. Free to Posts, resources include risk management [...]
