About Us

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

About Us
Careers
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Looking for a meaningful career?

Grow with Modern Woodmen! As a financial representative, you can make a positive impact for your family and your community.

Financial Planning

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

Planning for Life
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
Don't know where to start?
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Financial planning

Browse our helpful tips and articles to understand what’s important to you and your loved ones.

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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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
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.

Pioneers for options to fit your family

Modern since
1883®

Inspired by pioneer woodmen of the era, Modern Woodmen of America was founded to clear financial burdens – not trees. You could say we’re pioneers for life: a fraternal financial services organization built to help families throughout life. Protecting families. Helping communities. Since 1883.

Explore what matters to you

No stockholders

We exist for the benefit of real people like you ... people who live, work and play in big and small towns throughout the U.S.

 

Together for our members

Relationships, not sales. See what it’s like to plan for life’s most important goals as a member, not a number.

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Preparing for your family’s future starts now

Explore Modern Woodmen’s Resource Hub, built to help you navigate some of life’s most important decisions. From life insurance to college and financial planning, we have your family covered.

LIFE INSURANCE BASICS | 2 MINUTES
What to Expect From the Life Insurance Application Process
The life insurance application process can be complex, so we’ve created a guide to help you every step of the way.
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LIFE INSURANCE BASICS | 6 MINUTES
The Whole Story on Whole Life Insurance
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GUIDANCE FOR FAMILIES | 6 MINUTES
Why Get Life Insurance for Kids? (Hint: It's a Smart Decision for Their Future)
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ESTATE PLANNING | 9 MINUTES
Do I Need an Estate Plan? (Here’s Why the Answer is Yes.)
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FINANCIAL WELLNESS | 8 MINUTES
5 Tips for Helping Aging Parents Be Financially Prepared
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As a fraternal organization, Modern Woodmen of America also gives back to communities and those we serve.

Local, local, local

Make a difference right where you live and support causes important to you.

 

Together in our communities

Modern Woodmen fraternalism is about coming together and making a positive impact on each other and on our communities. It’s about being part of something bigger than yourself. 

Discover our impact in your area

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Together, let’s start the conversation

Meet a Modern Woodmen representative in your community and begin to explore how shared values can work for you.

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local representative

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Our dedicated representatives have the knowledge and experience of Modern Woodmen behind them. You can trust them to help you make the right financial decisions.

Find a rep near you

If you’re unable to find a Modern Woodmen representative in your community, we’d like to help. Contact the home office.

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