Since 1890, WoodmenLife has been dedicated to helping hardworking Americans secure their families’ financial futures and leave a lasting legacy. As a purpose-driven life insurance company, our commitment is to our members and the communities they call home.
Fraternal benefit societies like WoodmenLife are unique and are recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(8) charitable organizations because of the good we do in communities across the country and the help we offer families, allowing them to get the financial protection they need.
WoodmenLife was founded in 1890 in Omaha, NE, as a not-for-profit. For 135 years, our members have shared a commitment to family, community, and country.
Life’s Perks® discounts to more than 30,000 national and local retailers
LawAssureTM3 – Free, easy-to-use online legal templates to create wills, powers of attorney and healthcare directives
Family Legacy – Monthly stipends to help care for the children of members, should they be orphaned
Financial Education4 – Take charge of your financial journey through our digital education platform
Volunteer Opportunities
Family activities and events
WoodmenLife is one of the largest distributors of U.S. flags, behind the U.S. government. More than 4 million flags have been presented to non-profit and community organizations since 1947.
We arethe exclusive provider of U.S. flags and flagpoles for the Remembrance Garden at the Gary Sinise Foundation’s annual Snowball Express event. Snowball Express brings together the children and surviving spouse/guardian of our fallen military heroes for a five-day healing retreat.
We have a National Community Focus of fighting hunger. Fundraisers and food drives are done throughout the year at the Home Office and through chapters across the country.
Our chapters support eligible grassroots community projects and organizations in their local communities.
Our members support their local communities by volunteering.
For information about our financial strength or to view our most current annual report, visit our Financial Strength page.
WoodmenLife was assigned a rating of A+ Superior, the second highest out of 13, again in 2024. It was the 49th consecutive year we have received the A+ Superior rating.
WoodmenLife was recognized as one of America’s Best Insurance Companies for 2026; and one of the World’s Best Insurance Companies in 2025 by Forbes.
Disclosures
1. An individual becomes a member by joining our shared commitment to family, community and country, and by purchasing a WoodmenLife product.
2. WoodmenLife Extras are not contractual, are subject to change and have specific eligibility requirements.
3. WoodmenLife has entered into a sponsored marketing relationship with Epoq, Inc. (Epoq) to offer document preparation services to WoodmenLife members. Epoq is an independent service provider. WoodmenLife is not affiliated with Epoq and does not administer these document preparation services. WoodmenLife does not provide, is not responsible for, does not assume liability for, and does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or results of any service or documents provided by Epoq. WoodmenLife, its employees and representatives are not authorized to give legal advice. Not all services are available in all states.
4.WoodmenLife has entered into a sponsored marketing relationship with EVERFI to offer educational content to WoodmenLife members. EVERFI is an independent service provider. The content provided by EVERFI is for educational purposes only and should not be considered professional or investment advice or recommendations. WoodmenLife does not provide, is not responsible for and does not guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of any opinions, advice, or information provided by EVERFI including content on products and services. For a comprehensive review of your personal finances, always consult a legal or tax advisor. Neither WoodmenLife, nor any of its representatives, may be give legal or tax advice.
