Founded in 1845, has served the public for over 104 years -- Now has over 3 million policyholders and over 91/2 billion dollars of life insurance in force -- A mutual company, pays dividends to policyholders only -- Total payments to policyholders and beneficiaries since organization, over $6,800,000,000 including over $1,600,000,000 in dividends__Issues life insurance to men, women and children |