Did you know? Modern Woodmen paid its first death claim in 1884 with the death of Abraham Mayer of Iowa. Abe died of "indiscretion from eating confectioneries on the Fourth of July." The claim was paid to his wife, Henrietta Mayer, and totaled $698.58. In 2024, payments and benefits to members totaled $1.52 billion. This includes death benefits, annuity payments and surrender benefits. #Modernsince1883 #LIAM2025

Did you know life insurance has roots in Ancient Rome? Back in 100 B.C., Roman burial clubs helped families cover funeral costs - one of the earliest forms of life insurance! Fast forward to the 1800s, fraternal benefit societies were formed to support families after the loss of a breadwinner. That same spirit inspired Joseph Cullen Root to found Modern Woodmen in 1883. We continue that legacy by helping families protect what matters most. https://www.modernwoodmen.org/about-us/what-we-are/finding-roots-in-ancient-rome/

Times have changed since we were founded in 1883. The need for family and community connections hasn’t. Neither has the desire for financial stability for working with people you can trust. These basic needs are at the heart of everything we do. We’ve been helping people pioneer bright futures for more than 140 years. It’s a notion we hope never goes out of style. #PioneersForLife

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