About Us

When customers are at the heart of your business, it drives what you do every day. We’ll live up to our promises, truly listen and work together to provide the right solutions.

Become a funeral home partner today!

The Physicians Mutual family

Serving families for over 119 years

We have a tradition at the Physicians Mutual family of serving the needs of individuals and families, and fulfilling our promises to them each and every day. It’s been that way since our beginning more than a century ago. Our deeply rooted values have endured over time, providing the foundation for our financial strength, our steadfast commitment to our customers, and our continuous pursuit of new and innovative ways to meet the evolving needs of our customers and their families.

As our funeral home partner, you can count on us to focus on innovative solutions to meet your evolving needs, so you can focus on caring for your families. It’s a commitment you can count on.

Rob Reed, CEO

A history of strength and reliability

Capital and surplus of $1.2 billion, and assets of more than $4.3 billion

We regularly earn some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation. Industry analyst Weiss Ratings gave Physicians Mutual Insurance Company an A+ Excellent (the highest rating possible) and Physicians Life Insurance Company an B+ Good. This places us on their Recommended List, representing the top companies in the health and life insurance industries.

As a mutually owned company, our customers’ interests come first — not those of Wall Street.

95% of customers surveyed said they’re satisfied with our service.* As our customer, you’re a member of our family … so we can help you take care of yours.

Our Company has always been centered on family — and will continue to be for generations to come.

Please Note: Capital and surplus applies to Physicians Mutual Insurance Company (est. 1902), which wholly owns Physicians Life Insurance Company (est. 1970). All figures are from the Annual Statement for Physicians Mutual Insurance Company and Physicians Life Insurance Company, as of Dec. 31, 2021. Please see the Financial Profile flyer for complete details.

* Based on 2022 Customer Satisfaction Survey conducted by Wiese Research Associates

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Become a partner

Our dedicated team would love to help you grow your business. If you’d like to learn more about us and how becoming a partner can help you achieve — and exceed — your business goals, give us a call today.