Mutual of Omaha 1049852 223722713 2008-07-05T13:16:14Z 71.145.141.237 /* External links */ {{Infobox_Company | company_name = Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company | company_logo = [[Image:Logo-mutualofomaha.jpg|150px|Mutual of Omaha Logo]] | company_type = [[Mutual insurance|Mutual]] | company_slogan = Begin Today | foundation = [[Omaha, Nebraska]], [[United States|USA]] ([[1909]]) | location_city = Omaha, Nebraska | location_country = USA | key_people = Daniel P. Neary, Chairman and CEO | num_employees = 4,200 (July, 2007) | revenue = $4.2 billion [[United States dollar|USD]] ([[2007]]) <ref>[http://www.mutualofomaha.com/documents/about/annual_report.pdf Mutual of Omaha Annual Report 2007 - Moving Toward a New Tomorrow<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> | net_income = $217 million [[United States dollar|USD]] ([[2007]]) <ref>[http://www.mutualofomaha.com/documents/about/annual_report.pdf Mutual of Omaha Annual Report 2007 - Moving Toward a New Tomorrow<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> | industry = [[Insurance|Insurance]] & [[Financial Institution]]s | products = [[Life Insurance]]<br />Medicare Supplement Insurance <br />[[Annuities]] and Retirement Plans <br />[[Long-term Care]] Insurance<br />Health, Accident and Special Coverages <br />Investment Products <br />Disability Insurance<br />Dental Insurance<br />Voluntary/Worksite Products <br />Special Markets([[2006]])<ref>[http://www.mutualofomaha.com/documents/about/annual_report.pdf Mutual of Omaha Annual Report 2007 - Moving Toward a New Tomorrow<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> | homepage = [http://www.mutualofomaha.com/ MutualofOmaha.com] }} '''Mutual of Omaha''', best known for sponsoring the popular television show ''[[Wild Kingdom|Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom]]'', is a [[Fortune 1000]] [[insurance]] and [[financial services]] company headquartered in [[Omaha, Nebraska]]. In 1909, the company began as '''Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association''' selling comprehensive medical coverages to minimize individual's liability in the event of an accident or illness.<ref>[http://www.mutualofomaha.com/about/history.html Mutual of Omaha Company History<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Throughout the years, the company grew from a small regional insurer to a large national financial services organization that offers a broad portfolio of individual and group products.<ref>[http://www.mutualofomaha.com/about/organization/index.html Our Organization - Mutual of Omaha<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 1962, the company changed its name from Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association to Mutual of Omaha. Recently, the company ventured into other arenas by exploring new lines of business including Continuum Worldwide,<ref>[http://www.sdbmagazine.com/news/news.asp?ID=8100 Secure Destruction Business Magazine :: News :: Omaha Information Services Co. Becomes Continuum Worldwide<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> an operational management services and consulting organization, and Omaha Financial Holdings, Inc., the company’s banking operation holding company.<ref>[http://www.mutualofomaha.com/about/press/banking/20070124.html Schmid Named President, CEO of New Mutual of Omaha Subsidiary<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Today, Mutual of Omaha provides insurance and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups throughout the United States. In the individual market, Mutual offers life, Medicare supplement, long-term care and disability insurance as well as annuities. The company also offers employee benefits including life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment and retirement plans. == History == 1909 (March 5) – Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association filed articles of incorporation with the Nebraska Insurance Department 1920 - Premium income exceeded $1 million for the year. 1924 – Mutual of Omaha ranked 8th in comparison to other insurance companies 1926 – The subsidiary, United Benefit Life Insurance Company, was founded 1941 – The company founded its Group Insurance department 1962 – Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association changed its name to Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company 1963 – Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom aired on network television for the first time. The original show ran until 1988 1981 – United Benefit Life Insurance Company became United of Omaha 2001 – The company revitalized its brand and began sponsoring USA Swimming 2002 – A new Wild Kingdom series premiered on Animal Planet 2006 – Continuum Worldwide (formerly OISC) was created 2007 – Omaha Financial Holdings, Inc. was created as the parent company of Mutual of Omaha’s banking initiatives<ref>[http://www.mutualofomaha.com/about/history.html Mutual of Omaha Company History<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> == Wild Kingdom == {{main|Wild Kingdom}} In 1963, Mutual of Omaha introduced the wildlife [[television]] program, ''Mutual of Omaha's [[Wild Kingdom]].'' The original show ran from [[1963]] to [[1988]]. The show was revitalized in [[2002]] with a new series on the cable television network [[Animal Planet]]. Mutual of Omaha has recognized the importance of this program as many of the people who grew up with the original series still recognize the company as being associated with the program. == Subsidiaries == Mutual of Omaha has multiple subsidiaries including: ==== United of Omaha Life Insurance Company ==== Founded in 1926, this company provides life insurance, pension and annuity products for groups and individuals. <ref>[http://www.mutualofomaha.com/about/organization/affiliates/index.html Affiliate Companies - Mutual of Omaha<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==== Companion Life Insurance Company ==== Founded in 1949, this company provides life insurance and annuity products for groups and individuals in New York. <ref>[http://www.mutualofomaha.com/about/organization/affiliates/index.html Affiliate Companies - Mutual of Omaha<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==== United World Life Insurance Company ==== Through direct marketing and independent agent networks, this company has offered health and accident coverage and specialty life plans since 1983. <ref>[http://www.mutualofomaha.com/about/organization/affiliates/index.html Affiliate Companies - Mutual of Omaha<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==== Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. ==== Mutual funds are offered to individuals through the company’s agents and Retirement Plans brokers. <ref>[http://www.mutualofomaha.com/about/organization/affiliates/index.html Affiliate Companies - Mutual of Omaha<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==== Continuum Worldwide ==== [http://www.continuumww.com/ Continuum Worldwide] was started in 2006 and specializes in [[operational risk management]] consulting. Continuum’s services include enterprise security solutions, investigative and compliance solutions, business partner assurance, identity and access management, and IT infrastructure solutions. ==== Omaha Financial Holdings, Inc. ==== Omaha Financial Holdings, Inc. is a holding company for Mutual of Omaha’s banking operations. The subsidiary’s CEO is Jeff Schmid.<ref>[http://www.mutualofomaha.com/about/press/management/20070124.html Schmid Named President, CEO of New Mutual of Omaha Subsidiary<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Since its formation, it has acquired the following banks: Nebraska State Bank in Omaha, Neb; Security Federal Bank of Lincoln, Neb.; and Colorado-based Peak National Bank.<ref>http://www.kptm.com/news/local/8248057.html</ref> == Company Governance == ===[[President]] of Mutual=== {| | 1909&ndash;1932 || [[Harry S. Weller]] |- | 1932&ndash;1949 || [[Dr. C.C. Criss]] |- | 1949&ndash;19?? || [[V.J. Skutt]] |- | 2003&ndash;2005 || [[Dan Neary]] |} ===[[Chief executive officer]] of Mutual=== {| | 1964&ndash;19?? || [[V.J. Skutt]] |- | 1984&ndash;1996 || [[Thomas Skutt]] |- | 1998&ndash;2005 || [[John Weekly]] |- | 2005&ndash;present || [[Dan Neary]] |} ===[[Chairman|Chairman of the board]] of Mutual=== {| | 1949&ndash;1953 || [[Dr. C.C. Criss]] |- | 1953&ndash;19?? || [[V.J. Skutt]] |- | 1986&ndash;1996 || [[Thomas Skutt]] |- | 1998&ndash;2005 || [[John Weekly]] |- | 2005&ndash;present || [[Dan Neary]] |} ==Miscellaneous== The only [[Chick-fil-A]] in the state of Nebraska is located in Mutual of Omaha's cafeteria<ref>[http://www.chick-fil-a.com/localsite.aspx?storeid=80395 Store Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. Mutual of Omaha is developing Midtown Crossing at Turner Park, a mixed-use urban development project just east of its campus in [[midtown Omaha]].<ref>http://www.midtowncrossing.com/</ref> ==See also== * [[Midtown Omaha]] * [[Economy of Omaha, Nebraska]] ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.mutualofomaha.com Official company site] *[http://www.wildkingdom.com Official Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom site] *[http://www.mutualmedicare.com/news/20050425_03.html WPS, Mutual of Omaha press release] *[http://www.continuumww.com/ Continuum WorldWide] *[http://www.e-medigap.com/ Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement] [[Category:Companies based in Omaha, Nebraska]] [[Category:Insurance companies of the United States]] [[Category:Mutual insurance companies]] [[Category:1909 establishments]]