WoodmenLife Earns A+ Superior Rating from AM Best
For the 50th straight year, WoodmenLife’s A+ Superior1 financial strength rating was reaffirmed by AM Best, an independent financial rating agency. This rating is based on a comprehensive and qualitative evaluation of WoodmenLife’s balance sheet strength, operating performance, business profile, and enterprise risk management capabilities.
WoodmenLife finished its fiscal year with tremendous financial stability and more than enough resources to meet its financial obligations to its members. Notable financial achievements for year-end 2025 included:
- Assets remained steady at $11.3 billion2
- Face amount of life insurance in force was $39.4 billion
- Surplus increased to $1.9 billion, growing the surplus ratio to 19.9%
“Maintaining an A+ Superior rating for 50 consecutive years demonstrates the strength of our organization,” said President & CEO Denise M. McCauley. “By keeping customers at the center of everything we do, we are well positioned to continue delivering value and stability for our members.”
About AM Best Company
AM Best Company is a full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the financial services industries, including the banking and insurance sectors. Policyholders and depositors refer to Best’s ratings and analyses as a means of assessing the financial strength and creditworthiness of risk-bearing entities and investment vehicles. To learn more about AM Best, visit ambest.com.
About WoodmenLife
For more than 135 years, WoodmenLife has been dedicated to helping hardworking Americans secure their family’s futures and leave a lasting legacy. As a leading provider of life insurance and retirement planning solutions with more than $11 billion in total assets, WoodmenLife is committed to providing financial stability and peace of mind. Our commitment extends beyond financial products; we donate time, money, and resources to help strengthen communities from the ground up. Visit www.woodmenlife.org today to learn more about how we work to build lasting legacies that benefit families, neighbors, and towns for generations to come.
- WoodmenLife is rated A+ Superior by AM Best for our financial strength and operating performance in 2025. For the latest Best’s Credit Rating, access ambest.com
- Liabilities of $9.4 billion; as of Dec. 31, 2025.