About Us

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

About Us
Our Story
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Member stories

Hear from Modern Woodmen members

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

Financial Planning

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

Planning for Life
What do you need help with?
Stories of strength from our history
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Persevering Through Uncertain Times

Our Products

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

Our Products
What We Offer
Don't know where to start?
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Try our life insurance calculator

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.

Resource Hub

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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Areas of Focus
Our guide to applying for life insurance

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.

 

My Membership

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.

My Membership
Our Fraternal Difference
Member Services
Member Website
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Member Website Overview

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

All products

All products

Modern Woodmen can help you meet a wide range of financial needs with the help of a wide range of financial products. This includes life insurance plans that offer permanent solutions for permanent needs ... without permanent premiums.

 

Life insurance products

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Offerings

  • Whole life insurance
  • Universal life insurance
  • Term life insurance

Learn more about life insurance products

Annuity products

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Offerings

  • Fixed annuities
  • Immediate annuities
  • Variable annuities1

Learn more about annuity products

Investment products1

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Offerings

  • Mutual funds
  • Brokerage services
  • Retirement plans
  • College savings plans

Learn more about investment products

Insurance products2

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Modern Woodmen maintains relationships with other companies to help you locate additional products and services.

Offerings

  • Individual health insurance
  • Group/employer benefits
  • Impaired-risk life insurance
  • Medicare products
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Dental, vision and more

Disclosures

  • 1Securities offered through MWA Financial Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen of America. Member: FINRA (opens in new tab), SIPC (opens in new tab).

    Individual agents may not be licensed to sell all products.

  • 2Not issued by Modern Woodmen of America. Brokered insurance products available through MWAGIA Inc., a Modern Woodmen subsidiary. Product availability varies by state.

Members with stories like yours

Retirement distribution

Harold's story

Rev Up for Retirement

As Harold approached retirement, he started thinking about how much money he would need to live on. That’s when his Modern Woodmen representative steps in to help him meet his retirement goals.

Read the full story

Lance Wampler
Financial Representative
Protection
Morgan Lavender

Brian and Jennifer’s story

A Family Tradition

Brian and Jennifer believe in what life insurance can do for them and their family. And they are passing that belief on to their daughter.

Read the full story

Morgan Lavender
FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE
Savings

Cory's story

6 Reasons to Smile

Cory helps his dental patients live pain-free. What else doesn’t need to be painful? Financial planning. A business owner and young father, he knows a solid financial plan eases the stress of reaching your goals.

Read the full story

Kevin Ritzema
Financial Representative
Protection

Nicole's story, in her words

In her own words, Nicole shares how a personal experience led to a strong belief in life insurance.

Read the full story

Protection

Family legacy

My Father was a Forester

Bjorn Sangder became a Modern Woodmen member in the early 1900s. The life insurance he purchased provided financial protection and peace of mind. But his membership offered more than that.

Read the full story

Protection

Jodi’s story, in her words

Mom's Last Gift.

In her own words, Jodi shares how her she was able to honor her mom’s life by carrying out her final wishes.

Read the full story

Members with stories like yours

Retirement distribution

Harold's story

Rev Up for Retirement

As Harold approached retirement, he started thinking about how much money he would need to live on. That’s when his Modern Woodmen representative steps in to help him meet his retirement goals.

Read the full story

Lance Wampler
Financial Representative
Protection
Morgan Lavender

Brian and Jennifer’s story

A Family Tradition

Brian and Jennifer believe in what life insurance can do for them and their family. And they are passing that belief on to their daughter.

Read the full story

Morgan Lavender
FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE
Savings

Cory's story

6 Reasons to Smile

Cory helps his dental patients live pain-free. What else doesn’t need to be painful? Financial planning. A business owner and young father, he knows a solid financial plan eases the stress of reaching your goals.

Read the full story

Kevin Ritzema
Financial Representative
Protection

Nicole's story, in her words

In her own words, Nicole shares how a personal experience led to a strong belief in life insurance.

Read the full story

Protection

Family legacy

My Father was a Forester

Bjorn Sangder became a Modern Woodmen member in the early 1900s. The life insurance he purchased provided financial protection and peace of mind. But his membership offered more than that.

Read the full story

Protection

Jodi’s story, in her words

Mom's Last Gift.

In her own words, Jodi shares how her she was able to honor her mom’s life by carrying out her final wishes.

Read the full story

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