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Since 1883, Modern Woodmen of America has brought people together, supported families and strengthened communities.

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From financial planning to member programs to community involvement, we help members and their families through life.

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We can help you meet your current needs, achieve your future dreams and plan for all stages of life.

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Persevering Through Uncertain Times

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Modern Woodmen maintains a portfolio of high-quality financial products that can help you meet a wide range of life needs.

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Each family is unique, with different needs and goals for the future. Taking a few minutes to answer some quick questions will give you an estimate of how much insurance is right for you.

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Visit our Resource Hub to learn more about life insurance and potential solutions to protect you and your loved ones. It’s a great place to find the answers to your questions and some hints from professionals.

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What to expect from the life insurance application process

From commonly used terms to hints for the medical exam and more, our handy guide helps you understand the application process.

 

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When you join Modern Woodmen, you become a member of the organization. You trust us with your financial needs. And you have the opportunity to access fraternal member programs and impact your community.

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Make a payment, update your address, and access account information, online forms and fraternal programs from the member website.

Modern Woodmen of America named one of the World’s Best by Forbes

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Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island, Illinois, made the list of The World's Best Life Insurance Companies 2025 according to Forbes. This is the third consecutive year the fraternal financial services organization has made the list.

The list was compiled by Forbes with help from market research firm Statista. A survey of over 45,000 consumers in 15 different countries was conducted via an online access panel. The survey considered customers’ overall recommendation, general satisfaction, loyalty, and five subdimensions – advice, customer service, price-performance, transparency and damage/benefit service.

To qualify as one of the World’s Best Insurance Companies, an insurance provider had to achieve a minimum score of 70/100, receive a designated number of evaluations, and rank among the top performers in its respective country. A total of 145 companies in the world qualified.

“It’s an honor to continually be recognized as one of the best by consumers nationwide,” says Modern Woodmen President and CEO Jerry Lyphout. “We’ve made a commitment to improve the quality of life for our members. We’re grateful for the belief they have in us and the mission of the organization.”

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About Modern Woodmen

Modern Woodmen of America was founded in 1883 to clear financial burdens – not trees. As a fraternal financial services organization, Modern Woodmen’s products and programs support financial security, quality family life and community impact – the common bonds that unite our members nationwide.

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