1891 Financial Life

09/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of Life Insurance Awareness Month, and behind every policy is a person, a family and a reason.

For Eric, it was about making sure his family would be protected, no matter what life brought their way. His story is a reminder that life insurance is not just about what happens when we are gone. It can also provide support during some of life’s most difficult moments.

The Johnsons knew their why. What's yours?

08/31/2026

In observance of Labor Day, our Home Office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. We will resume our regular hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

08/27/2026

Life changes, but life insurance policies do not change with it. Growing income, changing debts, and outdated beneficiaries can leave coverage out of step with current needs. How often should someone review a life insurance policy, and what can a checkup catch?

Imagine a policyholder who bought a life insurance policy years ago, back when a starter apartment and an entry-level salary defined the budget.

08/27/2026

Kelley hosted a Pop-Up Impact Team in Sioux Falls, SD on June 5th. Proceeds from this “Donuts for Dogs” fundraiser benefitted Almost Home Canine Rescue. Kelley and her fellow volunteers used the $250 in seed money, provided by 1891 Financial Life, to purchase donuts from a local bakery, CNC Food Factory. The volunteers then sold and delivered the donuts to local businesses. They sold almost 300 donuts, raising $603.07 for Almost Home Canine Rescue. What a sweet way to help our furry friends! Check out the 1891 Financial Life website to learn more about how you can benefit a cause close to your heart with our Pop-Up program.

08/26/2026

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and this year, we are looking at life insurance from a different perspective:

The families, futures, dreams and moments that make protection matter.

Throughout September, we will share real stories and conversations about why life insurance matters in Real Life, and why sometimes, the most important first step is simply talking to someone.

Stay tuned!

08/26/2026

The years right around retirement carry a risk that looks nothing like an ordinary bad quarter in the market. For people within five to 10 years of stopping work, that moment is closer than it feels. A fixed indexed annuity gives savers a way to move a slice of their savings out of that risk window before it opens.

A fixed indexed annuity gives savers a way to move a slice of their savings out of that risk window before it opens, rather than scrambling to react once it does.

08/25/2026

St. Mary Impact Team 850 in Marathon, WI, formed a watch party and virtually attended 1891 Financial Life’s Member Summit: The 1-3-5! As you can see, the members rocked their 1891 Financial Life swag. The team gathered at a member’s house about an hour before the livestream began so they could get started on making their no-sew blankets for children in foster care. The Impact Team enjoyed snacks while watching the livestream and pizza and ice cream after the event ended. Thank you to St. Mary Impact Team 850 for joining us in celebrating our 135th anniversary!

08/24/2026

St. Mary Junior Impact Team 998 in Rudolph, WI hosted a junior activity! Families enjoyed water fun and pizza at the Witter Park Aquatic Center. Impact Team President, Kathy Hamus, said that “Mary LaCasse, Junior Director, + Chris Richardson, Secretary, attended with 28 very happy members + guests. It was a sweltering 90°.” Families were asked to bring food for the local food pantry. Junior Impact Team events are designed to foster philanthropy and fellowship among junior members, and this event did just that!

08/20/2026

Retirement changes the goal from saving to turning those savings into reliable income. A single premium immediate annuity (SPIA) can help by converting a lump sum into predictable payments.

A single premium immediate annuity (SPIA) offers one of the clearest ways to make that transition, converting a lump sum into a paycheck with a defined start date and a defined structure.

08/18/2026

A life insurance policy from 1891 Financial Life does more than protect your family’s future. Every premium also supports a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society that has spent 135 years investing in members, communities, and charitable causes. In 2026, 1891 celebrates 135 years of protection with purpose.