Washington National Insurance Company - company profile

With its nationally recognized brand, Washington National Insurance Company has helped Americans since 1911 protect themselves and their families from the financial hardship that often comes with critical illness, accidents or loss of life. Our supplemental health and life insurance products are designed to help give you and your loved ones peace of mind.

Washington National employees strive to live our four core values—Integrity, Customer-Focus, Excellence and Teamwork—in every interaction with our policyholders and agents. You can depend on us to be a strong, caring partner in helping to provide financial security for you and your family.

Products and Markets

Washington National offers a full line of supplemental health and life insurance products through a nationwide network of independent insurance agents serving middle-income Americans. Washington National is an experienced leader in the voluntary worksite and individual markets.

Financial Strength

We’re financially strong, with $3.2 billion in invested assets under management and $2.5 billion in policy reserves. We insure nearly 1 million policyholders and 25,000 employer groups who represent a broad spectrum of industries, in companies of all types and sizes. You can be confident in our ability to meet our policyholder obligations.

In all, Washington National has paid out nearly $3 billion to our supplemental health policyholders—which includes more than $1.2 billion in claims to help protect customers from the costs of illnesses, injuries and accidents. Plus, we’ve paid out nearly $2 billion through our return-of-premium and cash–value benefits.

Company History

Washington National was incorporated in 1911 in Illinois and began providing accident and health insurance to teachers. Washington National was acquired by CNO Financial Group in 1997.