About Us

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

About Us
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
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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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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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.

​Retirement Plans for the Self-Employed and Small-Business Owners

Choose the retirement plan that's right for you.  

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Employee benefits

Are you self-employed or a small-business owner looking for a retirement plan that's easy to administer and will allow employees to maximize their contributions? Two popular solutions for self-employed business owners are SEP and SIMPLE IRA plans.

SEP and SIMPLE IRA plans don't require you to file paperwork with the IRS or the Department of Labor. They also don't require the complicated plan testing found with 401(k) plans.

A SIMPLE IRA is an excellent choice for small-business owners. Employer contributions are tax-deductible, while your employees may also make pretax salary reduction contributions. A SIMPLE IRA will generally allow for larger contributions when a self-employed individual has lower wages from his/her business. It is also easy to establish and maintain.

A SEP-IRA is ideal for self-employed and small-business owners who want to offer a retirement package without assuming the requirements of more complex plans. A SEP-IRA will generally allow for larger contributions when a self-employed individual has higher wages from his/her business.

Your financial representative

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


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Need help finding a representative?

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

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Additional products and services

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​Brokerage accounts
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​Brokerage accounts

Brokerage accounts allow you to invest in a wider array of securities products, including: Mutual funds, Stocks, Bonds, Exchange traded funds.

Discount Programs
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Discount Programs

Member families can save money on electronics, pet supplies, entertainment and much more through our discount partnership with PerkSpot.