Enable accessibility cfglife.com >> Our Story Our Story The Columbian Financial Group of companies (CFG) includes Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company, Columbian Life Insurance Company and other affiliated companies within the corporate family. In 1882, Columbian Mutual Life began selling life insurance to working class families in the boroughs of New York City. For over 135 years, Columbian and its agents have continued to focus on providing small face amount life insurance to protect families from financial hardships associated with the death of a loved one. Longevity is an important factor in choosing a reliable insurer, and you have over a century of stability and growth behind you when you choose Columbian. 1882 Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company is incorporated as the American Protective Association 1952 The company is mutualized and renamed Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company 1970 to 1990 Columbian Mutual Life expands to 50 states. 1990 to 1996 Columbian establishes Columbian Life Insurance Company and acquires Washington National Life Insurance Company of New York (WNLICNY) 2003 Columbian Mutual Life insurance Company acquires UNIQ benefit solutions® 2006 Columbian Mutual Life expands through a merger with Philanthropic Mutual Life Insurance Company 2007 Columbian Mutual doubles its size by merging Farmers and Traders Life Insurance Company into Columbian Mutual Life 2008 Mutual of Detroit becomes part of the Columbian Financial Group of companies through a merger with Columbian Mutual Life 2011 Columbian merges Unity Mutual Life Insurance Company into Columbian Mutual Life Today The Columbian Financial Group of companies has 20,000 agents nationwide and pays more than $150 million to beneficiaries each year. Throughout our history, we have consistently maintained an exceptionally strong investment portfolio, providing us with financial strength and the ability to meet policyholder obligations. Columbian's mission is to earn your trust as the insurance company with a strong past - for your secure future. COLUMBIAN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Home Office: Binghamton, NY COLUMBIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Home Office: Chicago, IL Administrative Service Offices: Binghamton, NY • Syracuse, NY 800-423-9765 Columbian Life Insurance Company is not licensed in every state. Product availability may vary by state. NEWS Strategic Transaction with Constellation CFG Employees Help the Hungry Holiday Schedule 2021 Continued COVID Response Coronavirus Planning Mailing Address Update CFG Contributes to Community PRIVACY POLICY | CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY RIGHTS | TERMS & CONDITIONS ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT | SITE MAP Copyright ©2021 Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company