About Us

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

About Us
Careers
Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island, IL

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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Life insurance at each life stage

Life-changing events

It’s important to reevaluate your insurance coverage every year or at every major, life-changing event. Learn why this matters so much.

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.

File a Death Claim

File a Death Claim

Experiencing the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Also, please know you have our support during this difficult time, starting with the death claim process.

How to file a claim

Step 1. Notify us of the death

A good first step is to contact your loved one’s Modern Woodmen financial representative … or your own if that’s a different person. He or she can guide you through the claim process, help you fill out necessary forms and offer assistance where needed.

If you need contact information, go to the Find a Representative section of this website and enter the representative’s name. Or enter your loved one's ZIP code or city/state to access a list of representatives. 

 You can also start the claim process by:

  • Calling our Service Center at 309-558-3088, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central).
  • Completing this online form.

Step 2. Submit the claim forms

Once you (or your representative) have notified Modern Woodmen’s headquarters of the death, we will verify if any benefits are owed. If so, then we’ll provide forms for the named beneficiary(ies) to complete.
Please send the completed claim forms and certified death certificate back to the headquarters.

Modern Woodmen of America
P.O. Box 2005
Rock Island, IL 61204-2005

Step 3. Receive payment

Modern Woodmen will promptly review the claim once we receive all necessary forms and documentation. Then we will make the appropriate payment, if any, to the beneficiary(ies).