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What is a “Fraternal Benefit Society”?

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Fraternal Benefit Societies were developed in the 1800s as a way for people -- many of them immigrants who were new to the United States -- to work alongside those with common ethnic, religious, and...
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Who is GCU?

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GCU is a Fraternal Benefit Society founded in 1892. Founded by 14 independent lodges associated with Greek Catholic Churches (today they are called Byzantine Catholic and are members of the Eastern Catholic Church)...
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What is GCU’s “Rating”?

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The majority of Fraternal Benefit Societies do not maintain a rating issued by A. M. Best.
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How does GCU’s financial strength compare?

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In that GCU does not subscribe to the rating services of A. M. Best, they did secure the services of Standard Analytical Service, Inc.
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Does GCU participate in the States’ Insolvency Fund?

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As a Fraternal Benefit Society, GCU is NOT part of the insolvency fund in any State...
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How can GCU offer such great rates on their annuities?

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GCU is technically a 501 (C)(8), DEBT FREE and does not have “outside investors”...
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Do you have to be Byzantine to become a GCU Member?

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No. Although this WAS a requirement in the early years of the organization, the past leadership had the vision to see that this requirement would likely limit the future growth of the Society...
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What does it mean to be a GCU Member?

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“Benefit” Membership is accomplished by being the Insured on any GCU Permanent Life Insurance plan, or by being the Annuitant on any GCU Annuity that has at least a $300 account value. ..
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