Our History CSA Fraternal Life is a non-profit fraternal benefit society founded in 1854 in St. Louis, Missouri to aid widows and orphans of Czech immigrants. As the society grew, insurance benefits were offered. CSA is headquartered in Lombard, IL and operates in 20 states across the nation. For more than 160 years, CSA has been serving members nationwide and evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of our membership. We are a non-profit society owned by the people insured with us - our members. CSA Mission Statement CSA Fraternal Life is a society that provides competitive insurance and retirement products to its members. With appreciation for our founding Czech and Slovak ancestors, our mission is to encourage and share a common bond through a social network that fosters community involvement while promoting courtesy, compassion, and professionalism.