From the Field Agent

Love is in the air!  We spend a lot of time thinking about our loved ones during the month of February and especially around Valentine’s Day. Technically, it’s St. Valentine’s Day, originally the feast day of a Roman saint from the third century.  There is much speculation about the origins of the feast and even some discussion about the identity of the saint.  We do know that this St. Valentine was martyred on February 14, 269 and the feast day was instituted by Pope Gelasius I in 496.  But how did St. Valentine, a martyr, come to be associated with love and romance?  Again, there is much speculation and one popular story is that he cured the blind daughter of his jailer.  Before he was led off to his death, he wrote her a note and signed it “Your Valentine.”
Unlike St. Valentine, most of us are not called to martyrdom, but we do think about our loved ones…and we write love notes and greeting cards.  Gifts are commonly given to the ones we love.  But have you ever considered some special gifts for the ones you love?
That’s really what insurance is all about.  People buy insurance because they love someone.  I bought life insurance because I love my wife and children.  If I’m not here to provide for them  I want to make sure they can stay in the same home we love; I want to make sure that my children will have the college education they will need; I want my family to continue to live the lifestyle I’ve been so fortunate to be able to provide.  My policy even has living benefits that I can enjoy!
I want to make sure that if I am sick or hurt and can’t work, my family still has money coming in to pay the bills. Disability Income Insurance helps provide for that.
I’ve been able to provide a lifestyle for my family, but sometime down the road, I’ll take the assets I’ve accumulated and retire.  Long Term Care Insurance helps me protect those assets in case I have an extended care event. I won’t have to spend down all that I’ve saved to pay for care…I’ve shifted that risk to the Knights. My retirement annuities will help my wife and me enjoy our golden years.  With a lifetime minimum interest rate guarantee I know I’ll always be in the black with my account.
All the products we have available are centered around protection; protection for me, for my family and for what I’ve been able save. Is your protection where you want it to be for your loved ones?
At this Valentine’s Day, let’s sit down; you, me and your wife and see where you stand. Make sure you have insured your love.  Go ahead and buy that greeting card, write her a love note…maybe even get a beautiful arrangement of flowers or a dozen roses. But remember, the gift of protection will be there when it’s needed most.
Vivat Jesus!

Paul Brotzen
​Fraternal Benefits Advisor
paul.brotzen@kofc.org

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