MAY 2007
For further information contact:
Diane Novak
(607) 724-2472, ext. 5301
Columbian Mutual Life Celebrates 125 Years of Business
BINGHAMTON, NY - May 2007 - Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company, the parent company of the Columbian Financial Group of companies, is celebrating its
125th anniversary this year. Thomas E. Rattmann, Columbian's President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, is proud of this anniversary and the company's dedication to its roots:
"Not many companies can say that they have been in business for 125 years. From our first days, Columbian has been a company whose success is based on commitment
- commitment to the fair treatment of our customers, our field force and our employees."
Columbian Mutual Life was founded in 1882 as The American Protective Association, providing small face amount policies to families in need of insurance with home collection of premiums. In 1907, the American Protective Association was renamed as the Columbian Protective Association and, ultimately, Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company.
The Columbian Financial Group of companies came into being as Columbian Life Insurance Company and other companies were added to the Columbian family. Along with these expansions, distribution has increased to 50 states and 3 territories. In addition to the original small face amount debit policies, Columbian's core lines of business now include ordinary, preneed and final expense life insurance policies to provide for the needs of today's families. Columbian currently services over 7,000 independent agents nationwide.
For more information on Columbian, visit their website at www.cfglife.com.
Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company - Home Office: Binghamton, NY.
Columbian Life Insurance Company - Home Office: Chicago, IL; Administrative Service Office: Binghamton, NY. Columbian Life Insurance Company is not licensed in every state.
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COLUMBIAN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY * VESTAL PARKWAY EAST * P.O. BOX 1381 * BINGHAMTON, NY 13902-1381
COLUMBIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY * HOME OFFICE: CHICAGO, IL * ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE OFFICE: BINGHAMTON, NY 13902-1381
(607) 724-2472
www.cfglife.com